Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Austin, TX | Est. 1998
Created for ultralight backpackers and weekend warriors
The Skala 38L backpack is simple, durable, comfortable, and hackable to meet your custom needs. Designed for ultralight backpackers and weekend warriors, this pack is meant to help you conquer any mountain or trail. The Skala 38 is sure to be a fan favorite pack!
Features:
- Frameless
- Hip belt with dual-zippered pockets
- Roll-top with removable side webbing compression and over-the-top adjustable webbing strap with buckle to secure the load and reduce bouncing
- Sitlight pad back panel with removable ventilated foam pad for sitting and mesh for wicking moisture
- Large stretch mesh front pocket
- Front zippered security pocket
- Dual ample and rugged water bottle pockets with customizable elastic cord cinch top
- Side cord compression for securing items
- Tie-on points for compression or customization
- Ergonomic cushy straps with perforated foam to reduce weight and easy access pockets (for a phone, snacks)
- Water-resistant
- Easy-to-open buckles that are glove-friendly
- Front and back reflective
- Sternum strap with safety whistle
- Internal hydration reservoir and tube routing ports
- Trekking pole and ice ace attachment loop on the bottom
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Specs
Volume: 38L
External Pockets: 8
Sizing: One size fits most
*See our backpack sizing page to learn how to fit a backpack
Weight: 20.4oz | 578g (total)
- Pack: 14.5oz | 411g
- Belt: 3.6oz | 102g
- Pad: 2.3oz | 65g
Dimensions: 20.5"L x 12"W x 5"D | 52cm x 30.5cm x 12.7cm
Materials:
- Riptide Ripstop, 100D Recycled Robic Nylon (1500mm PU Coating for water resistance)
- UHMWPE Stretch Mesh
- PFAS-free
Made in Vietnam
***Discounts are not available on Gossamer Gear products.
- Reviews
- Questions
CanadaGreat concept, but side pockets are a dealbreaker.
I bought the Skala 38 to use on shorter trips instead of my Mariposa 60. The pack is well-made, light, and has the clean GG aesthetic I love. But I had to return it because I couldn’t reach my water bottle in the side pocket while wearing it — despite the product description saying it’s easy to access. At 6'2" with a 19" torso and long arms, I don’t usually have this problem (I can easily reach the bottle on my Mariposa M). Really wanted to like it, but that one flaw made it a no-go for me.
