Outdoor Vitals Releases New Shadowlight Carbon 60L Backpack That Redefines Ultralight Comfort

September 16, 2025

- The Backpack That Redefines Ultralight Comfort -Maximizing comfort, ease of use, & high-performing ultralight weight

CEDAR CITY, Utah (September 16, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor brand, announced the release of their new ultralight 60L Backpack for backcountry enthusiasts and thru-hikers. A launch is expected on September 15, 2025. The Shadowlight Carbon 60 is a continuation of the original award-winning Shadowlight Ultralight Backpack that was launched 4 years ago. This new backpack weighs just under 2 lbs & uses a unique new suspension system design that optimizes load distribution, carry comfort, & simple function.

“This is our most comfortable backpack yet,” comments Outdoor Vitals. “When you hike 20+ mile days carrying food, water, & gear – it can get uncomfortable. You need a backpack that feels as much like an extension of your body as possible, & as a thru-hiker you need it to hold together for literally thousands of miles. So our team worked tirelessly to develop our Carbon Flex Suspension™ system that utilizes precisely tuned carbon fiber frame stays, a new wrap-around hip belt fit, & an optimized foam back panel. The result is the Shadowlight Carbon 60, a backpack that’s perfect for alpine climbs, thru-hikes, & any backcountry adventure.”

Designed with extensive study on older Shadowlight models used by thru-hikers, the Shadowlight Carbon 60 offers unmatched comfort, durability, and function for any backpacker. Updated Ultra Stretch mesh pockets eliminated the only failure point on older Shadowlight models that had been used to cover thousands of miles during thru-hikes. Not only is the new Shadowlight Carbon 60 more durable, but it is also more comfortable than other models in the ultralight space.

One of the most prominent features of the Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack is the full length center zipper down the front of the pack. This allows for easy gear access without having to unload everything from the roll-top on the pack. When you combine that with organization features like side pockets and large stretch mesh pockets for quick-grab items, this ultralight backpack is far from the “duffle bag on your back” theme so prevalent in the ultralight space. The new Shadowlight gives users every useful feature they need without sacrificing an ultralight weight.

To learn more, visit www.outdoorvitals.com

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About Outdoor Vitals
Unencumbered by price points or corporate strategies, Outdoor Vitals is passionate about helping others to live ultralight, and its sole mission is to provide gear that makes backcountry travel easier. Outdoor Vitals is committed to designing innovative products that make the outdoors more comfortable, cutting out everything that is unnecessary without impeding function or durability. The result is a line of carefully constructed products that are ideal for backcountry travel. Today, Outdoor Vitals offers a wide array of unique products, including backpacks, jackets, tents, pants, baselayers, sleep systems, and more.

Media Contact:
Nerissa Cannon, Outdoor Vitals
nerissa@outdoorvitals.com