Pa’lante Joey Pack

Pa’lante Joey is an ultralight 24-litre vest-style backpack designed for fastpacking, fast-and-light adventures, overnight trips and multi-day hiking with a minimalist setup. Combining the close-fitting comfort of a running vest with the practicality of a lightweight backpack, the Joey is built for hikers and runners who want to move efficiently, cover long distances and keep their essential gear within easy reach.

With its frameless, low-volume design, the Joey is particularly well suited to fastpacking, FKT attempts (Fastest Known Times), ultralight backpacking and mountain adventures. Its streamlined 24-litre main compartment provides enough space for a carefully selected three-season kit, including a compact sleeping bag, sleeping pad, shelter, clothing and food. The minimalist construction encourages efficient packing and helps keep the load light enough for comfortable movement, including running on the trail.

The Joey is available in two premium fabric options: 210D UHMWPE Gridstop or UltraWeave™ 200X, combined with lightweight 70D nylon ripstop and durable 70D 3×3 UHMWPE Grid Mesh. These materials offer an excellent balance of low weight, durability and abrasion resistance. The UltraWeave version also features a reinforced Ultra 200TX back panel for additional durability in a high-wear area.

The defining feature of the Joey is its running vest-style shoulder harness, constructed from two layers of stretchy 3D spacer mesh. The straps wrap naturally around the shoulders and upper body, helping distribute the load comfortably while keeping the backpack stable during fast hiking and running. Two sternum straps provide additional stability: the upper sternum strap is vertically adjustable via a daisy-chain system, while the lower strap remains fixed in position.

Integrated UHMWPE Grid Mesh chest pockets keep hydration and frequently used essentials immediately accessible. They are designed to accommodate compact, wide 500 ml soft flasks, as well as a phone, snacks, fishing accessories or other small items. This practical vest-style layout allows you to stay hydrated and access essential gear without interrupting your pace.

The side pockets made from UHMWPE Grid Mesh are designed to reduce bouncing and remain easy to reach while wearing the pack. They are ideal for carrying food, water bottles and additional gear, with enough space for items such as a 1-litre water bottle or tenkara fishing rod. Adjustable tension-lock shock cords above the pockets can secure taller items, provide additional pack compression or be used to hang wet clothing and equipment to dry.

One of Pa’lante’s signature features is the stretchy UHMWPE Grid Mesh bottom pocket, allowing you to grab snacks, gloves or other small essentials without taking the backpack off. A smaller opening on the opposite side serves as a convenient trash portal, keeping used wrappers separate from your clean gear during long days on the trail.

The large front UHMWPE Grid Mesh pocket provides additional external storage for frequently used layers, such as a wind jacket or rain shell. The main compartment closes with a simple cinch cord and G-hook system, allowing quick access and easy adjustment as the load changes. An integrated haul loop makes the pack easy to grab and carry when needed.

Additional technical details include aluminum suspension rings on the side adjustment straps, a hydration bladder hose port and 10 mm webbing attachment points on both sides for securing ice axes or other external equipment. Despite its compact size, the Joey can accommodate a BearVault BV425 bear canister horizontally inside the pack. When the backpack is not completely filled, the BV425 can also be carried externally on top under the G-hook closure.

To provide a better fit for different body types, the Joey comes in an 18″ torso size with two shoulder strap lengths. The Standard straps are generally recommended for Small/Medium builds, while the Long straps are approximately 2″ (5 cm) longer above the chest pockets, offering a more comfortable fit for taller or broader hikers (Large/XL).

Whether you're chasing an FKT, heading out for a fast overnight adventure or looking for a compact ultralight backpack for fastpacking and thru-hiking, the Pa’lante Joey delivers an exceptional combination of freedom of movement, accessible storage, low weight and practical trail-focused design.

MATERIALS: 210D UHMWPE Gridstop or UltraWeave™ 200X, 70D Nylon Ripstop, 70D 3×3 UHMWPE Grid Mesh

INTERNAL VOLUME: 24 L

SIZE: 18″ / 46 cm torso length

SHOULDER STRAP LENGTHS: Standard (S/M) or Long (L/XL) – Long straps are approximately 5 cm / 2″ longer above the chest pockets

WEIGHT:
Gridstop – Standard: 400 g / 14.1 oz
Gridstop – Long Straps: 414 g / 14.6 oz
UltraWeave™ 200X – Standard: 417 g / 14.7 oz
UltraWeave™ 200X – Long Straps: 428 g / 15.1 oz

MANUFACTURED: Vietnam

FEATURES

• Vest-Style Design: Low-volume, frameless backpack designed for fastpacking, FKT attempts, overnight adventures and ultralight multi-day hiking
• Shoulder Straps: Two layers of stretchy 3D spacer mesh that wrap around the shoulders and distribute the load comfortably while reducing movement during running
• Shoulder Strap Lengths: Standard and Long options; Long straps are approximately 2″ longer above the chest pockets for taller or broader hikers
• Sternum Straps: Two sternum straps for stability; upper strap vertically adjustable via a daisy chain, lower strap fixed in place
• Chest Pockets: Integrated UHMWPE Grid Mesh pockets designed for short, wide 500 ml soft flasks, phones, snacks and other frequently used essentials
• Top Closure: Simple cinch cord and G-hook closure system
• Top Compression: G-hook closure with integrated haul loop for easy handling and securing the top of the pack
• Front External Pocket: Large, durable UHMWPE Grid Mesh pocket for storing extra clothing layers and frequently used equipment
• Side External Pockets: Stretchy UHMWPE Grid Mesh pockets designed to reduce bouncing and remain accessible while wearing the backpack; suitable for food, water bottles and other gear
• Side Compression: Tension-lock shock cords secure taller items, provide additional compression or allow wet gear to be hung to dry
• Side Adjustment Hardware: Aluminum suspension rings on the side adjustment straps
• Bottom External Pocket: Stretchy UHMWPE Grid Mesh pocket for easy access to snacks and small essentials while hiking, with a separate smaller trash portal on the opposite side
• Back Panel: Reinforced Ultra 200TX back panel on the UltraWeave version for additional durability
• Hydration Port: Dedicated hose port for use with an internal hydration reservoir
• External Attachment Points: 10 mm webbing attachment points on both sides for securing ice axes and other external equipment
• Bear Canister Compatibility: BearVault BV425 fits horizontally inside the pack and can also be carried externally on top under the G-hook when the pack is not fully loaded

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