Overview

UnSlack Pack was designed to solve the problem of how to carry a lightweight camera conveniently and securely during outdoor pursuits like backpacking, climbing, or skiing. Stored in the backpack itself, a camera is out of reach, and traditional methods of front-mounting are often inadequate: torso or fanny packs can be uncomfortable to wear, and aftermarket hipbelt cases can bounce around, even though they may be designed to fit the camera itself like a glove. Further, hipbelt cases require the use of the hipbelt, which may not always be desirable or available.

"UnSlack Pack will hold a camera at-the-ready, yet you won't even sense it's there."

The obvious solution was a product that would attach instead to a backpack's shoulder strap, holding the camera close at hand yet off the body, and without compromising the wearer's comfort or movement. It needed to stay put, without wobbling around or slipping down the shoulder strap. And the product had to hold its contents motionless during vigorous activities like running, downhill trekking, or stream fording. Even better if it could weigh only a fraction of an ounce!

We're pleased to report that such a product is now available as the UnSlack Pack, and after several thousand miles of wear-testing on the long trails we can say confidently that the product does what it should and does it well. UnSlack Pack will hold a camera at-the-ready, yet you won't even sense it's there. It will hold many different sizes of lightweight cameras, all securely and motion-free. And it is sized to hold other handy items as well, including small electronics like a GPS or iPOD, a map or trail guide, and more. And the front mesh pocket is perfect for an energy bar, lip balm or lightweight headlamp.

"The product is sized to hold other handy items as well, including small electronics like a GPS or iPOD, a map or trail guide..."

Circumferential Compression™ mounting system

• Sturdy nylon webbing runs through a reinforced box-stitched tab at the top-rear of UnSlack Pack, then around the circumference of a shoulder strap, and finally passes through a ladder-lock buckle. Cinch the webbing tight at an appropriate location along the shoulder strap, and UnSlack Pack will hang securely from this anchoring loop.
• Elastic compression cord passes through webbing guides, left and right, then around the back of the shoulder strap, again through the guide loops, then is terminated with a cordlock. Loosen the cord to add or remove items from UnSlack Pack. Tighten the cord to compress UnSlack Pack against the items for a perfect fit, and to stabilize UnSlack Pack on the shoulder strap for a motion-free ride. Now go for a hike, a run, a bike ride, a ski tour... UnSlack Pack won't move or bounce regardless of how much you happen to do so!
  
• Circumferential Compression™ mounting system works well on many different shoulder strap sizes and styles. The webbing should be cinched tight enough to slightly compress the shoulder strap, thus enhancing friction. The shoulder strap against your body further enhances friction and helps restore the shape of the strap. No functionality of the shoulder strap is lost.
  
• Alternative mounting options are numerous, as UnSlack Pack can just as easily be hung from a shoulder strap's D-Ring, webbing loop, top-stitched webbing, or a mini-carabiner. It can also be slung behind a load lifter tri-glide or similar friction hardware. If preferred, it can be worn instead on a hipbelt, positioned horizontally rather than vertically (see third image below). UnSlack Pack also makes a great, full-featured stowbag for carrying inside the backpack itself. Or, attach a cord to its pull loop and wear it around the neck, beneath a shirt, for carrying small essentials like a LiteFOLD wallet.

  

Ultralight and durable construction