Lichen 45L
Designed for fast travel through the mountains, this backpack is lightweight, but does not sacrifice mobility, comfort, or accessible storage.
Features:
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Ergonomic vest-style shoulder straps made with 2-layers of spacer mesh
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Pleated stretch pockets with UHMWPE gridstop
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Roll-top closure with alignment snaps
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Hydration bladder sleeve and port
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Bar tacked haul handle and load lifters
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Zippered hip-belt pocket and webbing attachment points
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Modular shock-cord compression
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Frameless pack with a 1/4" closed cell foam back panel
Materials
210D Ripstop Nylon
70D Ripstop Nylon
UHMWPE UL Stretch Mesh
PVC Vinyl
Concept Design - Pattern Making - Prototyping
Ultralight Backpack
1/8" Spacer Mesh
Polypropylene Webbing
EVA Foam
Early Sketches
Early sketches focused on proportions and construction details. The aim was to simplify design lines and feature sets without compromising function.
Testing
The prototype was taken on a 3-Day backpacking trip to Boulder Pass in Glacier National Park.
The trail was heavily impacted by blowdown, creating a unique environment for testing durability and range of motion.
Testing
