The original Ute pack, which came out in 2013, was HPG’s first full-size backpacking pack. The beauty of the Ute pack is it’s ability to compress down for day-sized loads or expand it’s capacity with the addition of pack pockets. Now in 2021 they have updated to the Ute V2 with several additional features.
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Changes to the Ute include:
- 2″ top lid pocket with zippered access from the outside.
- Velcro loop underneath lid for using Velcro compatible pockets like the 58 Pouch or Tool Roll
- Adjustable bellows wand pockets with drawstring adjustment.
- Removed zipper flap on main compartment.
The Ute V2 is available now in ranger/khaki, elk/coyote, and manatee/foliage
$465 with Prairie Belt.
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