Female specific Backpacker magazine award winner saves weight without compromising comfort.

A female specific version of the G Pack and winner of the Backpacker magazine's 2005 Editor's Choice Award the Iris Backpack for women cuts significant weight without compromising comfort. The innovative design incorporates side Wraptor™ Stabilizer straps that pull the pack to the lumbar and a stiff contoured Internal Thermoformed Exo.Frame™ sheet that follows the body with torsional flexibility. This structure is then enhances with a chimney backpanel to maintains volumes of ventilation. A superlight weekender this midsize backpack carries effortlessly moderate loads up to 30 pounds with all day comfort. The top panel zip loading silicone packbag opens wide to store a well-considered lightweight gear list for fast pace weekend adventures. Low profile front and side mesh pockets water bottle holster mesh waistbelt pockets and hydration sleeve with port keep things well organized for quick access when needed. When venturing more off the beaten path dual ice axe loops with keepers give carrying versatility. As Backpacker declares "no other sub-3 pound weekender can carry moderate loads as snugly with such efficient load transfer as the Gregory G Pack".