As a dedicated team of industrial designers and action sport enthusiasts, Zac Speed was founded in Melbourne Australia in 2003 with the single mission of designing the best backpacks possible for action sports. The new Zac Speed CONFIGR8 system has been developed through years of research and is based on the tried and tested EXOTEC system. “It’s not often a truly innovative transformative product comes along that redefines a category such that it requires a new one. Enter the new era of ‘configurable backpacks’ where the backpack is just part of the story.” says the company.

Three sizes of configurable backpacks are available: Dakar (22.5 L), Recon (13.5 L), and the Sprint (9 L). Each one is equipped with a Source 3 L hydration system, pack shield, and a standard shoulder harness.

CONFIGR8 is the name given to the backpack system that is designed to deliver the ultimate in re-configurable backpack solutions. With the unique tool-free ladder lock system you can interchange harness options quickly and simply. This vastly improves the functional ability of your backpack by utilizing the front harness area of the pack like never before. The ladder lock strap has 9 different size settings, allowing you to customize the fit perfectly with other garments or equipment.

The ladder lock straps further allow you to integrate garments or equipment compatible with the backpacks for a wide array of configurable possibilities.

In just one system there are a multitude of possibilities. From a POV camera harness, extra storage, or increased protection, you can reconfigure any CONFIGR8 backpack to suit your sport, weather, duration, and storage capacity to just about any scenario you choose. Most importantly, you may not know now what you may need in the future, and that’s no problem; just upgrade to what you need when you need it, the CONFIGR8 system is designed to adapt and grow as your needs do. With the ever-increasing range of CONFIGR8 products, Zac Speed’s goal was to develop a system with infinite possibilities.

DAKAR BACKPACK (MSRP $162.95)

The DAKAR Adventure Backpack has been designed for those rides where you find yourself a long way from home. Offering enough storage and versatility for longer journeys, the Dakar pack has a number of internal organized pockets for all your gear while still maintaining enough free storage space to maximize flexibility.

• Construction 1680D Poly Fabric
• YBS water resistant zips with rubberized all weather pulls
• CE Level 2 Back Protector EN 1621-2
• Capacity 22.5L
• Removable waist belt and Shoulder harness
• Nine storage pockets
• Shark Fin air flow optimized back padding
• CONFIGR8 ladder lock adjustment system (tool free)
• Source 3lt hydration system
• Multi Tier external access stowage.
• Durable Duraflex buckles

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RECON BACKPACK (MSRP $154.95)

The Recon Cross Country Backpack has been designed for intermediate distance rides and is a mid sized pack. The Recon has the flexibility of free load storage space on the outside with increased internal storage above the smaller Sprint pack.

• Construction 1680D Poly Fabric
• YBS water resistant zips with rubberized all weather pulls
• Molded EVA (Bio-foam) back panel
• PU Articulated pack shield insert
• Capacity 13.5L
• Removable waist belt and Shoulder harness
• Five storage pockets
• CONFIGR8 ladder lock adjustment system (tool free)
• Elasticized tool storage side pockets
• Source 3L hydration system

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SPRINT BACKPACK (MSRP $142.95)

The Sprint Enduro backpack has been purposely designed for short day rides. As such, it features a low profile design to minimize lateral and vertical movement. To optimize comfort and stability it has a vented TPR waist belt system with enhanced padding profiles for improved ventilation.

• Construction 1680D Poly Fabric
• YBS water resistant zips with rubberized all weather pulls
• Molded EVA (Bio-foam) back panel
• PU Articulated pack shield insert
• Capacity 9.0lt
• Removable waist belt and Shoulder harness
• Four storage pockets
• CONFIGR8 ladder lock adjustment system (tool free)
• Source 3L hydration system

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