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Beast28 Ultralight Technical Backpack

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The Beast28 is a packable frame pack built for demanding trips. With 28 liters of storage and a technical design, it’s made for travel, hiking, and trips that demand more from your pack.

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28-liter capacity | For day hikes and technical pursuits
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Flexible frame + packable design — carries heavy loads + packs down small
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Hydration compatible
  • 28-liter capacity
  • Flexible frame that moves with your body
  • Packable compression storage sack for travel
  • Hydration compatible
  • Wraparound zipper on main compartment
  • Removable hip belt with zipper pockets
  • Water bottle pockets
  • Padded, breathable mesh shoulder straps + back panel
  • Gear loops for hiking poles or ice axes
  • Hypalon daisy-chains
  • Sternum strap (removable)
  • Two internal pockets + key loop for securing small items
  • Made with fabrics that meet Bluesign® criteria

Volume: 28 liters
Weight: 1lb 8oz (680g)
Unpacked dimensions: 22 x 11 x 7in (56 x 28 x 18cm)

Materials
- 210D Robic® nylon, PFAS-free
- #5 YKK® zippers and hardware

The Beast28 is backed by a 3-year warranty and our commitment to durability. If something goes wrong, we’ll repair it—free of charge, whether it’s in warranty or not. We build gear to last. And we stand behind it. Learn more.

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BUILT FOR THIS

The Beast28 is built to handle long days on the trail — then pack down small and disappear in your bag. A flexible frame adds support when you need it, while 28 liters of capacity and hydration compatibility keep you ready for the miles ahead.

Technical, packable, and tough enough to go anywhere.

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Product overview video

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Flexible frame moves with your body

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Compression storage sack for travel

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Wraparound zipper for easy access

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Gear loops for hiking poles or ice axes

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Removable hip belt with zipper pockets

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Hydration compatible

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Side water bottle pockets

See you out there

For the ones who pack smart, move fast, and expect their gear to keep up.

@matadorequipment

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Customer Reviews

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It’s truly a beast of a backpack! While it doesn’t pack quite as small as other daypacks

It’s truly a beast of a backpack! While it doesn’t pack quite as small as other daypacks, it’s well worth it in terms of structure, comfort of wearing for long days, and storage. I used for 8 days in the Dolomites of intense hiking, mountain climbing, and mountain biking, and it was a perfect day pack.

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Brett
Perfect packable medium sized backpack with

Perfect packable medium sized backpack with support

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Julian
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Hi there,

I‘ve used this backpack on a few hikes and really like it‘s design and construction. The fit (I am 1,81m) is good but not perfect, other packs have more adjustability - ymmv. 28L was just enough to store what I needed for two nights in the alps, w/o sleeping gear and one meal. Did run into a small manufacturing defect – Matador took care and send a new item to Europe immediately. Which took me by surprise. Their staff was super friendly and helpful. Overall I’d definitely buy this pack again (I also have a ReFraction™ Packable Sling & Freefly Packable Duffle). If there was one thing to change it would be that these packs would somehow interconnect so that they form a kind of system.

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    Beast packs are built from waterproof materials and can withstand light or short rain. For more waterproofing, we suggest the Advanced Series.

    What kind of frame does the Beast Series have?
    Beast Series Packs feature a stainless hoop frame that disperses weight from the shoulders to the hip belt. The frame is rigid vertically, but twists right to left to move with your body if your navigating rough terrain or scrambling.

    Does this pack have a hip belt?
    Yes, the hip belt is removeable.

    What is the difference between the Beast18 and Beast28?
    The Beast18 is 18 liters. The Beast28 is 28 liters and additionally has zipper pockets on the hip belt.

    How does this backpack stow for travel?
    The flexible frame allows you to twist and fold the pack into the included storage bag. For detailed instructions, the demo video above shows this process step by step.

    Is the Beast hydration compatible?
    Yes. The Beast has a hydration reservior pocket, hangers, hose exit, and house routing features.

    Will the Beast fit a laptop?
    The Beast will fit up to 14" laptop and tablets

    Will the Beast side pockets fit large water bottles?
    Yes. The side pockets easily fit large water bottles, even Nalgene bottles and 1 liter bottles.

    Does this bag have a warranty?
    Yes, this product is warrantied for 3 years. Bags in and out of warranty are eligible for repairs.

  • Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including DMF which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov