I tested it with a Granite Gear Vapor Current Crown (60 liters) backpack and an old frameless Echoroba (about 45 liters) that I bought used 20 years ago. The Airbeam is designed to be a lightweight replacement for the plastic frame sheet the Vapor Current backpack comes with. Left: The plastic frame sheet the pack came with This gives the UL pack enough rigidity to meet a certain load capacity. Many UL backpacks are made lighter in part by using a single, removable, plastic frame sheet instead of the aluminum stays and beefier suspensions found in most packs. So let me explain the basic concept of this piece of gear. I was intrigued with the opportunity to test the Airbeam not only because the manufacturer claims it is designed to reduce weight and increase the packs load capacity, but also because it can function as a sleeping pad extender. Like most light or UL backpackers I’m always looking for ways to lighten my load without sacrificing safety or functionality of my kit.
backpack topped with field guides and camera equipment in a pack designed for those loads, and other times I go on fast & light trips with minimal gear in a smaller frameless pack. I own a mix of traditional, light, and ultra-light (UL) gear. I have been what I will call a “hybrid” backpacker for about ten years now. Weight - 3.2 oz / 90 g with the inflation bulb attached. The red colored Airbeam - seen here pulled out for visibility.
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