Pa’lante Mini Joey

Pa’lante Mini Joey is a compact, ultralight vest-style backpack designed for fast and light adventures. Combining the comfort and stability of a running vest with the versatility of a small hiking backpack, the Mini Joey is ideal for trail running, fastpacking, day hiking, fishing, cycling and technical ridge traverses. Its minimalist design, close-fitting harness and easily accessible storage make it an excellent choice for long, active days in the mountains, when freedom of movement and carrying only the essentials matter most.

With a 12 L internal capacity and additional storage in its external pockets, the Mini Joey provides enough space for extra clothing layers, food, water and essential equipment – or even a super ultralight overnight kit. Its compact design keeps the load close to your body, while the vest-style carrying system helps minimize movement and bouncing during running, scrambling and other demanding activities.

The Mini Joey is available in two lightweight, durable fabric options: 100D Robic Nylon or UltraWeave™ 100X, combined with 210D UHMWPE Gridstop, 70D Nylon Ripstop and 70D 3x3 UHMWPE Grid Mesh. These carefully selected materials provide an excellent balance of low weight, durability and abrasion resistance, making the pack well suited to demanding outdoor adventures. Weighing just 363 g (Robic) or 377 g (UltraWeave), the Mini Joey keeps unnecessary weight to a minimum without sacrificing practical features.

One of the Mini Joey's greatest advantages is its comfortable vest-style shoulder strap system. The wide, body-hugging straps are constructed from two layers of breathable 3D mesh, with a softer inner layer for enhanced comfort against the body. This design helps distribute the load and provides a secure, stable fit during fast movement. The latest version features adjustable webbing sternum straps with buckles, replacing the previous elastic shock cord system for improved stability. Both sternum straps can be moved vertically along the daisy chains to achieve a personalized fit.

The integrated shoulder strap pockets keep essential items within easy reach without removing the pack. Designed to accommodate 500 ml soft flasks, they also provide generous space for snacks and other frequently used gear. This convenient storage arrangement is particularly useful during trail running, fastpacking and long mountain days when stopping to access your backpack is not always practical.

The Mini Joey features a versatile cinch cord and aluminum G-hook top closure, providing quick access to the main compartment while allowing the pack to be compressed as the load decreases. The G-hook closure includes an integrated haul loop, while side straps with 25 mm aluminum ladder-lock buckles allow additional adjustment for a secure, close-fitting carry.

Thoughtfully designed external storage makes the Mini Joey exceptionally practical on the trail. The large front UHMWPE grid mesh pocket provides convenient storage for lightweight layers and other essentials, with a hidden pocket for smaller items. A separate bottom pocket allows quick access to snacks, a headlamp, wind jacket, bug net or other frequently used equipment without having to open the main compartment.

Inside the pack, a zippered hydration bladder and back pad sleeve accommodates a hydration reservoir up to 2 L. The sleeve can also hold the included removable 2 mm foam back panel, providing additional structure and cushioning when needed. A separate internal UHMWPE grid mesh zippered pocket keeps valuables and smaller essentials organized, with an integrated cord loop for securing keys. A small cutout allows the hydration bladder toggle to be used either inside or outside the sleeve, while a dedicated hose port makes hydration convenient on the move.

Additional trail-focused features include an ice axe attachment loop and an included upper shock cord toggle for securing an ice axe shaft, tenkara fishing rods or other elongated equipment. These practical attachment options make the Mini Joey particularly versatile for alpine scrambling, fishing, technical hiking and other outdoor activities where specialized equipment may be required.

Whether you're heading out for a long trail run, a fast mountain traverse, a day of tenkara fishing or a minimalist overnight adventure, the Pa’lante Mini Joey delivers an excellent combination of ultralight construction, running vest-inspired comfort, stable load carrying and quick-access storage. Designed for those who prefer to move fast, carry less and keep essential gear close at hand, the Mini Joey brings Pa’lante's signature minimalist philosophy to a highly versatile compact backpack.

MATERIALS: 100D Robic Nylon or UltraWeave™ 100X, 210D UHMWPE Gridstop, 70D Nylon Ripstop, 70D 3x3 UHMWPE Grid Mesh

INTERNAL VOLUME: 12 L

WEIGHT:
Robic Nylon – 363 g / 12.8 oz
UltraWeave™ 100X – 377 g / 13.3 oz

SIZE: 15" (one size)

MANUFACTURED: Vietnam

FEATURES

• Vest-Style Design: Compact, body-hugging backpack inspired by running vests, designed for trail running, fastpacking, hiking, fishing and other fast-moving outdoor activities
• Main Compartment: 12 L internal capacity with enough space for extra clothing layers, food, water and even a super ultralight overnight kit
• Shoulder Straps: Wide, comfortable vest-style straps constructed from two layers of breathable 3D mesh, with a softer inner layer for enhanced comfort
• Shoulder Strap Pockets: Spacious, easily accessible pockets designed for 500 ml soft flasks, snacks and other frequently used essentials
• Sternum Straps: Updated dual webbing and buckle sternum straps for improved stability compared to the previous shock cord design; vertically adjustable along daisy chains
• Top Closure: Quick-access cinch cord closure combined with an aluminum G-hook for secure closing and compression
• Top Compression: Aluminum G-hook closure with an integrated haul loop for convenient handling and load compression
• Side Adjustment: 25 mm aluminum ladder-lock buckles allow side strap adjustment for a secure, close-fitting carry
• Front External Pocket: Large UHMWPE grid mesh pocket for lightweight layers and frequently used gear, featuring a hidden pocket for smaller items
• Bottom External Pocket: Convenient quick-access pocket for snacks, headlamp, wind jacket, bug net and other essentials without removing the pack
• Hydration Bladder / Pad Sleeve: Zippered internal sleeve accommodates a hydration bladder up to 2 L or the removable foam back panel
• Removable Back Pad: 2 mm foam back panel provides additional cushioning and structure and can be removed when not needed
• Internal Zippered Pocket: UHMWPE grid mesh pocket for valuables and smaller essentials, with an integrated cord loop for securing keys
• Hydration Toggle: Integrated bladder toggle with a small cutout allowing use inside or outside the hydration sleeve
• Hydration Port: Dedicated hose port for convenient use with an internal hydration reservoir
• Ice Axe Carry: Integrated ice axe loop with an included upper shock cord toggle for securing an ice axe shaft
• Additional Equipment Carry: Upper shock cord toggle can also be used to secure tenkara fishing rods or other elongated equipment
• Fabric Options: Available in Gray UltraWeave™ 100X, Copper Robic Nylon and Black Robic Nylon, all with black UHMWPE grid mesh
• One Size: 15" size with an adjustable vest-style harness for a secure and comfortable fit