Stacked up against the Jade 63, the Zulu 65 checks in a little heavier at 4 pounds 4.5 ounces, comes in different colorways, and has a wider fit range (15- to 22-inch torsos and 25- to 53-inch waists) but is otherwise largely identical
To deploy, simply press the ladder in, lift out of the notch, and the internal springs help to extend the ladder for you
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The best places to start are around bridges, channel bends and where riffles are present
Key Specs Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Pros Broad volume range possible through expansion modes Highly customizable fit Lots of optional add-on accessories Cons A bit heavy/bulky when used as a day pack The Sky 5900 pack stands out for its expansion and contraction options that can be summed up in one stat: The pack can pare down as small as 4,300 cubic inches in bivvy mode and expand to 7,900 when using the load shelf option
