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Beast18 Ultralight Technical Backpack

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The Beast18 is a packable frame pack built for demanding trips. With 18 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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18-liter capacity | Sized for fast, light pursuits
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Flexible frame + packable design — carries heavy loads + packs down small
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Hydration compatible
  • 18-liter capacity
  • Flexible frame that moves with your body
  • Compression storage sack for travel
  • Hydration compatible
  • Wraparound zipper on main compartment
  • Removable hip belt
  • Side water bottle pockets
  • Padded, breathable mesh shoulder straps + back panel
  • Gear loops for hiking poles or ice axes
  • Hypalon reinforced external daisy chain
  • Sternum strap (removable)
  • Two internal pockets + key loop for small items
  • Made with fabrics that meet Bluesign® criteria

Volume: 18 liters
Weight: 21oz (596g)
Unpacked dimensions: 20 x 10 x 6.5in (51 x 26 x 17cm)

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

The Beast18 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 Beast18 is built for fast-moving days outside — then pack down small and disappear in your bag. A flexible frame adds support without slowing you down, while 18 liters of capacity and hydration compatibility keep the essentials close at hand.


Technical, packable, and ready when you are.

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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

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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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Betsy
Does not live up to my expectations

I purchased this bag for the foldable feature and waterproof capabilities. I’m on my first big trip with the bag. . The biggest issue is my hiking poles are not tight to the bag, so they slip and flop around. I’ve had to use a second cord to get them a bit tighter. Second the zipper on the front pocket is short creating a smaller opening than I would like. Many bags have crossed stretch bands on the front of the bag to hold things. This bag does not have that feature limiting the storage to inside the bag. It is nice to have a firm back of the bag against my back. So far I’m not thrilled with the functionality of the bag.

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El M.
Sleek lightweight comfortable pack

Love the aesthetic of the bag. Lightweight and comfortable back panel. The zippers can be confusing at first but you get used to it. Haven’t been able to really pack it out and put it to work but on my short trip to the beach and pickle ball it worked great. Also extremely packable both folded and unfolded. Price point might be high for some but it’s a quality pack that justifies the financial investment.

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Jason S.
Ideal small pack

Carried this for two weeks of travel in Greece - urban days, hiking, beach and boat days, air travel carryon. It's great, just the right balance of functionality and small size, packability, weight. It's now my goto travel and day hike pack.

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  • Are Beast Series packs waterproof?
    Beast packs are built from waterproof materials and can withstand intermittent or light 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