Pa’lante Desert Pack

Pa’lante Desert Pack is a lightweight yet highly durable backpack designed for long trail thru-hikes, extended food and water carries, and shoulder-season adventures. Built for longer and heavier hauls than the Pa’lante V2, it combines a minimalist design with increased internal capacity and practical carrying features for demanding backcountry trips.

The Desert Pack is available in two durable fabric options: 210D UHMWPE Gridstop or UltraWeave™ 400X, combined with tough 70D 3x3 UHMWPE grid mesh for the external pockets. The UltraWeave version also features a back panel reinforced with UltraWeave 400TX for additional durability in this high-wear area. Despite its low weight, the pack is designed to handle demanding terrain and longer carries where additional food, water and equipment are required.

Compared to the V2, the Desert Pack offers slightly more internal volume, with 37 L or 43 L of internal capacity depending on torso size. The versatile snap button, buckle, roll-top and G-hook closure allows the pack volume to adapt as food and supplies are consumed throughout a trip. The top G-hook closure incorporates a haul loop and can also be used to secure additional equipment or a bear canister on top of the pack when it is not fully packed.

Large, easily accessible side pockets provide approximately 2.5 L of water capacity on each side and are designed so bottles and other essentials can be reached while hiking. Tension-lock shock cords can secure taller items in the pockets, provide additional pack compression or be used to hang wet gear to dry. The stashable hip belt has its own dedicated garage inside the side pocket, keeping it out of the way without interfering with bottles or other stored gear.

The large front UHMWPE grid mesh pocket includes a dedicated stake pocket, while the bottom mesh pocket keeps snacks and other frequently used items accessible without removing the pack. A smaller opening on the opposite side serves as a convenient trash portal. The 6.5-inch shoulder strap pockets are designed to carry phones, cameras, water bottles, snacks and other small essentials.

For carrying comfort, the shoulder straps combine 3D mesh with two different densities of foam, while the sternum strap can be adjusted vertically via a concealed daisy chain. A folded sleeping pad or sit pad can also be placed against the back panel to add structure and cushioning. Additional trail-focused details include an ice axe loop and a hydration bladder hose port for long water carries.

For trips requiring bear-resistant food storage, the Desert Pack can accommodate a BV500 or smaller bear canister vertically inside the pack. A bear canister can also be carried externally on top under the G-hook when the pack is not completely filled, adding even more versatility for long-distance and remote hiking adventures.

MATERIALS: 210D UHMWPE Gridstop or 400D UltraWeave™, 70D 3x3 UHMWPE Grid Mesh

WEIGHT
ultraweave - 575 g/592 g (20.3/20.9 oz)
gridstop - 516 g/533 g (18.2/18.8 oz)

INTERNAL VOLUME: 37l (17"), 43l (19")

FEATURES

• Top Closure: Snap button, buckle and roll-top closure with G-hook
• Top Compression Strap: G-hook closure with integrated haul loop; allows additional gear or a bear canister to be secured on top of the pack
• Hip Belt: Stashable hip belt with a dedicated garage inside the side pocket, designed not to interfere with bottles or other items stored in the pocket
• Shoulder Straps: Constructed from 3D mesh and two different densities of foam
• Sternum Strap: Adjustable up and down via a concealed daisy chain
• Front External Pocket: Large UHMWPE grid mesh pocket with a separate integrated stake pocket
• Side External Pockets: Large, easily accessible side pockets with approximately 2.5 L water capacity per side
• Side Compression: Tension-lock shock cords secure taller gear in the side pockets, provide additional pack compression, or can be used to hang gear to dry
• Bottom External Pocket: UHMWPE grid mesh bottom pocket for easy access to snacks and other essentials while hiking, with a small trash portal on the opposite side
• Shoulder Strap Pockets: 6.5" tall pockets designed for phones, cameras, water bottles, snacks and other small essentials
• Ice Axe Carry: Integrated ice axe loop
• Hydration Port: Hydration bladder hose port for use with an internal hydration reservoir
• Back Panel: Can be packed with a folded sleeping pad or sit pad against the back panel for additional structure and padding
• Reinforcement: Ultraweave version features an Ultraweave 400TX reinforced back panel
• Bear Can Compatibility: BV500 and smaller bear canisters fit vertically inside the pack; a bear canister can also be carried on top under the G-hook when the pack is not fully loaded