The new STAGE 18 is a versatile MTB backpack for everything needed on demanding tours – while hardly noticing it on your back thanks to its first-class fit and thus plenty of freedom of movement! The updated AIR FLOW CONTACT SYSTEM enables ideal weight distribution and makes overheating one less issue thanks to its unique ventilation concept with wide ventilation channels and wide-meshed back material. The pack with a QUICK ACCESS TOOL COMPARTMENT, HYDRATION SYSTEM COMPARTMENT and SUNGLASS POCKET fits super close to the body to avoid sketchy load shifts, so you can concentrate fully on the trail. Practical straps additionally support compressing your gear.

The fit is further enhanced by the precisely adjustable chest strap, the special BODY HUGGING construction, and the ventilated AIRO FLEX hip belt. And thanks to the improved BRACE LINK, the shoulder straps adjust even better to the individual shoulder width of the wearer. The likewise optimised layout of seams ensures an extra portion of comfort, as this results in less friction and pressure points. Further features: EMERGENCY PLAN, HELMET HOLDER, RAIN COVER, BACKLIGHT CLIP, KEY HOLDER, SIGNALING WHISTLE and a hydration system hose clip.

• AIR FLOW CONTACT SYSTEM offers perfect back ventilation
• HYDRATION SYSTEM COMPARTMENT for bladders up to 3l
• BRACE LINK for optimal adjustment of the shoulder straps
• TOOL COMPARTMENT with quick side access
• PFC free finishing

Specifications

• Volume: 18l, Weight: 980 g, Measures: 15 x 25 x 48 cm

Features

• AIR FLOW CONTACT SYSTEM 2.0: The reengineered AIR FLOW CONTACT SYSTEM 2.0 offers superior comfort with its optimized design and the use of new materials. Wide ventilation channels between strategically positioned EVA foam pads and a coarser mesh ensure noticeable air circulation. The 3D molded stabilizer with preformed ribs and flex areas ensure an ergonomically adaption to the back and any movement.
• BRACE LINK: The BRACE LINK adjusts the shoulder belts perfectly to the width of the athletes' shoulders. Even wearing a neck brace is possible thanks to the BRACE LINK element.
• AIR CIRCULATION: A constant, free flow of air is enabled by means of the vertical air channel. This ensures optimal ventilation even at high exertion levels including a lot of sweat so as to prevent the chilling of the sensitive kidney area.
• AIRO FLEX: AIRO FLEX is an extremely sturdy material that is both permeable and flexible. We use it for our top-quality hip belts to ensure optimum load transfer to the hips, with simultaneous maximum ventilation – for utmost carrying comfort.
• KEY HOLDER: Carabiner to attach keys
• EMERGENCY PLAN
• ELASTIC SIDE POCKETS
• BOTTLE POCKET
• SIGNAL WHISTLE
• TOOL COMPARTMENT
• HYDRATION SYSTEM COMPARTMENT: Hydration bladder compartment
• COMPRESSION STRAPS
• MOBILE PHONE POCKET: Mobile phone compartment
• HYDRATION CLIP: Clip to attach hydration system hose
• SUNGLASS POCKET: Compartment for optical glasses
• XC/DH HELMET CARRY
• PROTECTION GEAR CARRY: Protector attachment
• BACKLIGHT CLIP: Loop for attaching a bike backlight
• RAIN COVER: Rain sleeve