Beta Light 45 Backpack

Excellent Pack for a 3 Day Trip

My first sojourn with the Beta Light 45 on a 3 day trip in Bears Ears was a success! The pack is superlight, yet, appears to be very durable. It didn't seem overloaded despite the fact that I filled it to capacity, and I had a few things attached to the outside (I'd recommend adding the BetaLite Satellite bag). The waist belt could be a little beefier but otherwise no complaints!

Unique product offering

Purchased this because not many backpacks have vest style shoulder straps in ultralight fabrics. This pack is well made, and well seam sealed. Ultra is a game changer for its abrasion and water resistance. 5 foot 7 and a medium fits well. Only negative for me was that it has two vertical aluminum stays but no horizontal cross member . So overfilled it can be prone to barreling but for a very big load, I wouldn’t use an ultra light backpack anyway. Also wish the top buckles could be rolled and buckled to the sides instead of together on top. So as to make a more sleek profile for one bag travel without getting attention from the airline.

Perfect for my needs.

Purchase this for a recent hike on the Peaks of the Balkans trail. It was the perfect size for holding everything I needed to go from hut to hut. We did not need sleeping bags or tents, but the pack would’ve handled those easily. Very comfortable harness and supportive waist belt. Convenient pockets and the stuff pockets came in handy for water and snacks and rain gear for quick access.