Backpacks have an inherent trade - off — the larger they are , the more they can carry . Corollary : the big the dish , the more it weighs . The new Quasar descent from Terra Nova Equipment is both strong and light — they use the same material as racing yacht sails .
Terra Nova ’s “ radical fabric ” is a polyethylene material that provide superior strength at a sect of the weight of conventional materials like nylon . This material will be reinforced with Cordura fabric and run up together with Dyneema thread , which is rat strong than steel . The Quasars will be available in 30- , 45- , and 55 - liter sizes and weigh between just 14 and 21 ounces .
A great part of the system of weights nest egg come from their “ sack ” innovation , miss any sort of framing . Sure there ’s a sail of foam for support and the 55 - cubic decimeter variation come with a exclusive single alloy swagger for added support , but that ’s it . There ’s virtually nothing besides what you stuff in them to slow you down . And unlike similar bags that easily top $ 1000 , the Quasars wo n’t lighten your wallet . They ’ll retail for $ 240 - 300 when they go on sale in February . [ Gear Junkie ]
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