Rab Womens Exion 55 ND Rucksack

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Designed for multi-day adventures, the Exion ND55 combines smart storage, a women’s specific fit, and excellent load support for unhurried miles on the trail.

Rab says: 

Fully featured with a clean, simple design, the Exion ND55 is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from thru-hikes to multi-day treks between alpine huts. The adjustable V-TRAX™ carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning support where it’s needed and reduced bulk where it’s not. The result is a construction that keeps weight down, carries heavy loads well, and offers you instant comfort which endures over long distances. With an eye-catching embossed pattern and high-comfort, practical design, the Exion ND55 is the perfect pack for unhurried miles on the trail. Built with narrower dimensions, it’s ideal for women or those with smaller frames.

Our Verdict

The Rab Women’s Exion ND55 is a thoughtfully designed trekking pack that blends comfort, stability, and practical storage. Weighing 1,858 grams, it offers a women’s specific fit, with a narrower back length and refined harness shape to provide a close, supportive carry on multi-day treks and overnight adventures.

The V-TRAX adjustable back system allows for a precise fit, effectively transferring weight to the hips for better load distribution. The wraparound harness and plush lumbar padding enhance stability and all-day comfort, while the 6mm aluminium frame provides the structure needed for heavier loads without excessive rigidity. The extendable lid adds 5 litres of storage, ideal for longer journeys or extra layers.

Access to kit is well-considered, with a U-shaped front zip and lower entry point, making it easy to grab items without unpacking the entire rucksack. The side mesh pockets are useful for storing water bottles or snacks, though the compression straps can make access slightly less convenient when the pack is fully loaded.

The Rab Women’s Exion ND55 offers a secure and comfortable carry, making it a reliable choice for long-distance backpacking and hut-to-hut trekking.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• The forward pull hipbelt makes it easy to achieve a stable fit and adjust it on the move.
• V-TRAX™ carry system features our easy hook-and-loop adjustment system for a precise fit.
• Extendable lid gives 5L of additional volume, with internal and external pockets.
• Wraparound shaped harness construction provides full contact, enhancing comfort.
• Stay organised with the U-shaped front zip and zipped lower entry giving easy kit access.
• Carry support and load transfer provided by 6mm aluminium frame.
• Stow an extra layer in the handy front stash, while hipbelt and harness pockets provide on-the-go storage.
• Shaped lumbar pad and supportive hipbelt provide comfort on long days.
• Stash your water bottle without removing the pack, thanks to the mesh pocket side access.
• Dual base compression straps.
• Secure your walking poles using the attachment points.
• Pull out the rain cover for protection in a sudden shower.

Specifications

• Weight: 1858g
• Back length: 17-19″ / 43-48cm
• Capacity: 55l

Material & Construction

• 330D Nylon Stripe Dobby with Hydrosheild Coating
• 600D polyester with Hydroshield coating
• Main 70% Nylon, 30% polyester. Lining 100% Polyester

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