Ultralight Adventure Equipment Backpack Strap Kit – Top Y-Strap

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A well-executed modular add-on that boosts external storage while keeping weight and faff to a minimum.

Ultralight Adventure Equipment says: 

Backpack Strap Kits instantly add the capacity to strap larger items (tent, food storage, or sleeping pads) to the top or bottom of your pack as your gear needs change. All ULA packs now come standard with the low-profile loops necessary to add a removable top Y-strap and dual bottom straps. Sturdy plastic clips slip securely into the webbing loops built into your pack, giving you an instant and ultra-light external pack storage solution.

If you carry gear [sleeping pad/tent] strapped to the bottom of your pack, grab a set of removable bottom straps – two straps that run under the bottom panel from front to back.

Grab a Y-strap Kit if you carry gear [sleeping pad/tent/bear cannister] strapped to the top of your pack. Y-straps run over the top of your pack using the existing front buckle and y-ing into two straps that clip into the loops at the back.

Grab both and have the freedom to customize your pack to your gear and trip needs!

FITS: 2024/25 Packs with Built-in loops ONLY!!

Our Verdict

The ULA Top Y-Strap is a clean solution for strapping bulky items like bear canisters, tents, or foam pads to the top of your pack. The dual anchor points offer better lateral stability than a single strap, which I’ve found helpful on uneven terrain or when moving quickly. The clips slot smoothly into the new integrated loops on ULA’s 2024 range, making setup fuss-free and secure. It would be good for longer trips or resupply-heavy sections where extra top-load capacity matters. While it’s not backwards-compatible with older ULA packs, the design is minimal and doesn’t interfere with lid closures or roll-tops.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Compatible with the 2024 Catalyst, 2024 CDT, 2024 Circuit, 2024 Ohm, 2024 Photon, 2024 Kid’s Circuit

Specifications

• Weight: 34g
• Material: Webbing, Plastic