ULA Equipment Catalyst 75 Liter Backpack

The Catalyst remains the tried and true workhorse of the ULA Pack line. Ready to carry loads of up to 40 pounds, haul a bear canister, or easily carry your fishing, climbing or photo gear.

Sewn with our new ULA 210 Robic fabric, the toughest stuff ounce for ounce that we’ve ever seen, this pack should give you years of hiking bliss, even if you are a bit tough on your gear.

This is a great pack for people who need to carry a good sized load, or want a bag that can be checked as baggage on a plane. Weighing only 48 oz, including all the extras, this pack will lighten you up, but still handle the toughest duties. add about 2 oz to the The Catalyst is now available in 6 colors, standard green, black,red, orange, black and purple blaze in the ULA 210 Robic and Multicam in 500 Cordura. The Cordura is not quite as tear resistant and a little heavier than the Robic. Plese note that the front mesh pocket is now a stretch mesh, not the rigid mesh shown in the video

Bottom Line? An updated, tougher and lighter pack for traditional backpackers.

• Volume Breakdown
• Main Body: 2,600
• Front Mesh Pocket: 600
• Side Mesh Pocket: 350 ea
• Ext. Collar: 600
• Hipbelt Pockets: 100l
• General Guidelines
• Rec’d Max Load: 40 lbs or less
• Rec’d Base Weight: 20 lbs or less
• Pack Weight (Torso-M, Hipbelt-M): 48* oz Camo Cordura will add about 2 oz to the pack weight. Our weights are as shipped and include all the removable items, in the case of the Catalyst, that’s about 4 oz
• * includes all removable items

Total Volume: 4,600 cu in //about 75 liters

For men, use the waist size of your pants and add 2 inches. The “HIPBELT SIZE” option above includes numbered measurements. The number you calculated (waist size + 2) will determine the size you need. If you are on the outer edge of a size, order the next size up! Example: If you wear a size 36 pant, add 2 to get 38. Since 38 is the last number of the Medium Hipbelt and the first number of the Large Hipbelt, you would want to order a Large.
 

For most women, measure the smallest part of your waist and add 5 inches. If you are straighter through the hips, add 3 inches instead of 5. The “HIPBELT SIZE” option above includes numbered measurements. The number you calculated (waist size + 5) will determine the size you need. If you are on the outer edge of a size, order the next size up! Example: If your waist size is 26, add 5 to get 31. You would need a Small hipbelt.
 

MEASURING YOUR TORSO LENGTH

 
Torso measurement is the best guide we have for proper pack fit, but it isn’t foolproof. Generally we find that if you are between sizes on the torso it’s best to go with the smaller size, if you are between sizes on the hipbelt it’s best to go with the larger size.

To accurately measure your torso length for a correct pack fit, grab a buddy and follow the steps below…

• Standing upright, tilt your chin to your chest.
• Locate the largest lump on the back of your neck. It should be located close to the base of your neck.
• From this large bone, measure (with the flexible tape) down the length and natural curvature of your spine to the top of your waist band, the top of which is resting on the top your hipbone. This measurement in inches is your torso length.

		HIKER’S HEIGHT
SMALL	38cm-47cm	UNDER 5’6″
MEDIUM	47cm–53cm	5’6″ TO 6’0″
LARGE	53cm – 61cm	5’10’ TO 6’4″
X-LARGE	61cm +	OVER 6’4″

 

ULA PACK FITTING VIDEO