Bonfus Framus 48L UltraX Ultralight Pack
THE FRAMUS 48L IS THE ULTIMATE BACKPACK FOR MULTI-DAY HIKES!
Designed to handle long food carries and heavier loads with ease, it features a sturdy rigid frame that ensures stability and comfort on the trail. Whether you're hiking through rugged terrain or setting up camp for the night, this pack has you covered. Get ready to tackle your next journey with confidence! The frame and back foam pad can also be easily removed, transforming the Framus into a sleek, frameless pack perfect for fast and light adventures—designed for those who want to travel with minimal weight and maximum freedom!
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KEY FEATURES OF THE FRAMUS 48 PACK
• Functional load lifters
• Two contoured aluminium stays. Designed with a special curvature to form a 2-3 cm (about 1″) gap with your back for improved ventilation. Can be adapted to the form of your back and shoulders.
• Optional (included) removable 9mm EVA-foam padding can be added to the internal back panel sleeve for comfort. If the pack is stuffed properly, the foam pad is not necessarily needed, to keep the weight down.
• Both the aluminium stays and foam padding are placed in an internal openable sleeve on the back panel, and can be removed to transform the Framus into a frameless pack and shed even more weight.
• Additional 9mm lumbar padding for extra comfort.
• Comfortable 11mm (7/16”) thick shoulder straps, padded with EVA-foam and 3D spacer mesh. Selected use of 3D mesh around neck area for added comfort.
• Side pockets, shoulders straps and hip belt in 210D Robic HDPE fabric, for durability and flexibility.
• Reinforced bottom section with Ultra400 fabric.
• Comfortable 38mm (1.5″) wide webbing at the hip belt.
• V-style webbing straps for carrying extra gear over the roll top closure
• Roll top closure with lateral attachment.
• Ice axe attachment point at the base of the front mesh pocket, plus elastic clip for extra securing.
• Functional 4-point compression cords that fully cover the pack sides from top to bottom, allowing to significantly reduce pack volume when needed and stabilise the load.
• Taped seams (only when choosing Ultra200 and DCF as pack material). Seam tape is applied to increase water resistance and increase seam strength. A pack liner is suggested to ensure pack content remains dry.
• Optional shoulder pouches and hip belt pockets (not included) can be mounted to the webbing loops of the shoulder straps or hip belt.
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SIZE + SPECIFICATIONS
Volume -
48 litres (40L internal volume, 8L external pockets)
Size -
Unrolled height: 81cm
Average circumference: 90cm
Pack Weight -
UltraX Black or White – 720g | 25.4oz
Removing the foam pad saves* (Medium / Large): 35/40g | 1.2oz/1.4oz
Removing the aluminium stays saves (Medium/Large): 110/120g | 3.9oz.
Suggested carry load - up to 18kg | 40lb
Sizing -
Torso length:
Medium size: up to 50cm (19.5″)
Large size: up to 55cm (21.5″)
User hip girth -
Medium and Large size: 84cm (33”) to 110cm (43”) -
REVIEWS
“I was really surprised about the comfort of the Framus backpack. Even pushing it way out of its designed carry load, I found it as comfortable as frameless packs with a standard 5kg base weight.”
"There is a secret sauce that I can’t quite identify that makes it (the Framus, Ed.) stand out. It was immediately apparent to me the moment I put the pack on loaded up — high-quality construction at a near best-in-class weight with an excellent carry. It’s hard to imagine anyone being disappointed in this pack.” -
WHAT WE THINK
The Bonfus Framus 48L has quickly become a firm favourite for weekend trips and shorter wild camps. We love how streamlined it is—there’s just enough room for gear without feeling bulky, and the lightweight design makes it easy to move with.
For someone who’s dialed in their gear, this pack is the perfect size. It fits everything we need without extra space or weight.
If you’re looking for a reliable, no-frills backpack that still delivers in comfort and capacity, the Framus 48L is a solid choice.
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Weight
720 g