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THE DEAN™ 50 Hiking Backpack - 1st Generation
THE DEAN™ 50 Hiking Backpack - 1st Generation
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Product Description
THE DEAN™ 1st Generation by Near Zero is a lightweight (only 3 lbs.), large capacity (50L) pack for overnight backpacking adventures. Near Zero’s patent-pending design delivers quick access to gear using a labeled, compartmentalized & removable organizational storage system to maximize stability, comfort, and weight distribution.
Key Features
Ultimate Weekend Pack: Designed for lightweight overnight and weekend trips, this backpack features a patent-pending system that creates the first overnight pack with clearly labeled, easy-access compartments for your gear.
Smart Organization System: Labeled section panels, removable dividers, and mesh pockets help you load the pack correctly, keep essentials visible, and ensure nothing gets left behind.
Quick-Access Storage: The top panel includes three zippered mesh pouches for important items, while a large front panel opening lets you see and reach your gear without digging from the top.
External Gear Options: A spacious front stretch-mesh pocket holds shoes, wet clothing, or extra layers, and the exterior cord system is perfect for securing a bear canister. Adjustable side and bottom straps keep bulky items like a sleeping pad secure.
Comfort & Stability: A breathable mesh back panel, hydration bladder compartment with attachment strap, and adjustable sternum strap with an integrated safety whistle ensure comfort and readiness on the trail.
Weather-Ready Construction: YKK water-resistant silicone-sealed zippers help protect your gear from the elements.
NOTE: Backpack only. Individual gear items as shown in pictures sold separately.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Backpacking |
| Frame Type | Internal: Aluminum wire perimeter frame with aluminum-welded horizontal mid-section cross bar support |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 50 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3,051 cubic inches |
| Weight Capacity | 35 lbs. |
| Weight | 3.0 lbs. |
| Adjustable Shoulder Straps | Yes |
| Adjustable Torso Length | No |
| Fits Torso Length (Size M) | 17-20 inches; 43-51 cm |
| Fits Waist/Hips (Size M) | 28-52 inches; 71-132 cm |
| Material | Ripstop nylon; water resistant |
| Hydrostatic Rating | 5,000 mm |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Pack Access | Front |
| Pack Pockets | 15 |
| Hipbelt Pockets | 2 |
| Side Water Bottle Pockets | 2 |
| Dimensions | 25 (L) x 15 (W) x 8 (D) inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
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I have the Dean 55 Liter and it's great but no room for clothes is my biggest complaint. No where do they show you how to fit clothes or vids on whats best to rearrange to fit. The pack is great but if you cant fit clothes it's pointless. Everyone i see looking at this pack has the same thought process.
Amazing bag,Love the fact that you can load your bag with what you need & not what you want,it avoids from me overloading my bag & becoming a Pack Mule
Title says it all. Three pounds and 50 liters of well constructed pack for under $100. Can’t beat that.
This pack is so light but has so much room! I like how everything has its specific place (and labeled at that).