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Handy in town, on trails and for short hikes away from basecamp, the Flash 18 pack cleverly converts into a stuff sack when you turn it inside out.

Features

  • Lightly padded stretch-mesh shoulder straps are breathable and comfy
  • Back panel is lightly padded; pad slips out for use as a sit pad
  • Hipbelt and sternum strap can be detached
  • Sternum-strap buckle doubles as a safety whistle
  • Hydration-compatible design includes a hose exit port and an internal sleeve for a reservoir (reservoir not included)
  • Drawcord closure fully covers the top opening when cinched tight
  • Pack exterior has a zippered pocket and daisy chain with ice axe loop
  • REI is Climate Neutral Certified; as we work to actively reduce our footprint, we measure annual carbon emissions and purchase an equivalent amount of verified carbon credits
Our founders were mountaineers in search of a good ice axe. Tired of ordering from Switzerland, they started the Seattle co-op in 1938 to provide gear to their climber friends—by passing around a notebook. That sense of community is still central to the co-op today, where collective expertise from REI members and store employees informs the design of our products. This is gear built on purpose.
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Hiking

Bag Style

Backpack

Frame Type

Frameless

Ultralight

Yes

Gear Capacity (L)

18 liters

Gear Capacity (cu. in.)

1,100 cubic inches

Weight

10 ounces

Fits Torso Length (in.)

16 - 19 inches

Fits Waist/Hips

26 - 42 inches

Material(s)

Ripstop nylon

Pack Access

Top

Number of Exterior Pockets

1 main compartment

Reservoir Compatible

Yes

Dimensions

16 x 9.5 x 8 inches

Gender

Unisex

Sustainability

From a Climate Neutral Certified brand

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