43 oz. 4,600 cu in / 75 liter $225 (SM, XL in-stock. MD, LG ~1 week) The Catalyst will stimulate change in your approach to backcountry travel. While the Catalyst retains the basic components of traditional backpacking ---comfort, function, and durability --- it does so without weighing you down or encumbering your natural movement. Whether you are heading out for a multi-month thru-hike, or transitioning to lighter loads, the Catalyst will help you get there. Trust us, change is good.
Volume Breakdown: Main Body: 2,600 Front Mesh Pocket: 600 Side Mesh Pocket: 350 ea Ext. Collar: 600 Hipbelt Pockets: 100 Total Volume: 4,600 cu in Load Guide: 30-40 lbs Available Options: Dual Stay Framesheet Internal Stash Pcoket Hydration Sleeve R/L H20 Bottle Holsters Handloops		New Features for '08: Internal Volume Reduction Clips Dyneema Cross-Rip Gridstop Elasticized, Bellowed Front Mesh Pocket Standard Features: Internal Frame Contoured Shoulder Straps Bellowed Side Mesh Pockets Front Shock Cord Side/Top Compression Straps Ice Axe/Pole Retention Loops Dual Hipbelt Pockets Dry-Bag Style Top Closure Bear Canister Capable