the desert pack was designed for longer, heavier hauls. it has a tad more internal volume than the v2 to accommodate long carries and shoulder season conditions, perfect for normal thru-hikes. purchased ~2024 and used to hike the full length of Te Araroa. the only visible wear is some minor delamination of of the 210d uhmwpe gridstop fabric on the inside. all hardware and other fabrics in excellent condition. fabrics: 210d uhmwpe gridstop, uhmwpe grid mesh, spacer mesh weight: 655 g volume: 43L (internal capacity) sizes 19” https://palantepacks.com/products/desert-pack