Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 36 Rucksack

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Agile 36L hiking pack with a streamlined design and comfortable, ventilated carry system. With weight-saving details such as easy-access drawcord entry and lightweight stash pockets, it’s ideal for fast-paced day hikes and ultralight overnights.

Lowe Alpine says: 

Streamlined, comfortable, and ideal for fast-hiking and ultralight overnights. With a ventilated back system and a stripped-back, no-nonsense design, it’s the ultimate pack for carrying essential gear when temperatures and intensity rise.

From fast-paced day hikes to ultralight summer bivis, this agile 36L hiking pack is breathable, super streamlined, and perfect for when you’re covering ground with minimalist kit. Its ventilated AirZone™ back system is built with a knitted construction, giving you stability and flex where you need it and encouraging airflow, with a convection channel allowing excess heat to escape. The result is an incredibly comfortable pack that moves with you over any terrain.

The AirZone Ultra’s details have been designed to keep weight and bulk to a minimum, from the ultralight compression straps which help to stabilise your load, to the easy-access, simplified drawcord entry. Zipped side access allows you to grab kit quick, even from the bottom of the pack. Stow wet gear or an extra layer in the large front stash pocket, with two further stretch mesh side pockets for your water bottle and other essentials you need on the move. Two handy hipbelt pockets, one zipped and the other open, are perfect for keeping snacks within easy reach, while an internal zipped pocket provides secure storage for valuables. Keep hydrated on the trail with space for a 3L water bladder, and stash away your walking poles when you don’t need them with the attachment points.

Combining a fabric created from recycled fishing nets with a simplified, comfortable design, the AirZone Ultra is our definitive pack for pushing the pace on your toughest days on the trail.

Our Verdict

The AirZone Ultra 36 from Lowe Alpine is an excellent choice for hikers looking for a lightweight, streamlined pack that doesn’t compromise comfort or ventilation. This 36L pack weighs 812g yet includes an innovative AirZone back panel that promotes airflow and prevents sweaty back syndrome on warm-weather adventures. The suspended mesh knit construction moves with your body, allowing heat to escape through a convection channel.

While ventilated all-day comfort is the headliner, the Ultra 36 doesn’t skimp on functional design elements either. The simple drawcord entry provides quick access to the main compartment, supplemented by side zips for reaching deeper items without unpacking everything. External storage abounds with stretchy side pockets, a voluminous front stash pocket, and hip-belt pockets for snacks and small essentials. You also get attachment points for trekking poles and a sleeve for a hydration reservoir up to 3L in volume. Constructed with recycled nylon ripstop, this durable yet featherweight pack from Lowe Alpine is an excellent choice for moving fast over long distances.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• AirZone™ breathable suspended mesh carry system maximises airflow for all-day comfort
• FormKnit™ technology provides instant comfort and customised support
• Convection channel allows for excess heat to escape from back system
• Super quick access drawstring closure with weather flap
• Zipped side access to main body compartment
• Internal zipped security pocket ideal for small items
• 3 litre H2O bladder sleeve with dual exit option
• Large front stash provides quick-access extra storage
• 2 stretch mesh side pockets for water bottles or on the go items
• Ultralight compression straps help stabilise the load
• Dual hipbelt pockets; one zipped and one mesh stash
• Walking pole attachment points

Specifications

• Medium Weighs: 812g
• Large Weighs: 827g
• Volume: 36lt / 2195cu.in
• Back length: M 19″ / 48cm, L-XL 21″ / 53cm
• Dimensions: 64 x 35 x 30cm

Material & Construction

• 100D (100% recycled) Ocean High Tenacity Nylon Ripstop with Trishield Coating
• AirZone™ breathable suspended mesh carry system maximises airflow for all-day comfort
• Main: 100% Nylon, Secondary: 100% Nylon, Lining: 100% Polyester

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack