YETI Launches Skala Hiking Pack
YETI launched the Skala hiking pack, emphasizing durability and advanced organization for both day-hikes and longer treks. Early reviews highlight the pack's sturdy construction, weather resistance, and thoughtful pocket arrangement for backpackers updating their gear.
- This launch leverages technology from Mystery Ranch, a technical pack company YETI acquired in 2024, incorporating its signature RipZip feature for rapid, wide-open access to gear. - The pack is built with a lightweight AlumaLite aluminum frame and a shell made of weather-resistant Guardcore Nylon to protect contents. - It is available in four sizes with prices ranging from $300 for the 32L pack to $400 for the 60L version. - The harness system offers eight inches of micro-adjustability for different torso lengths, and the back panel is vented to improve airflow. - The Skala marks a strategic shift for YETI into the technical hiking space, moving beyond its previous Crossroads travel backpacks and waterproof Panga bags. - Larger 50L and 60L models include a separate, externally accessed compartment designed for a sleeping bag. - Packs are available in men's and women's specific fits and sizes, with gender-specific contouring and padding on the shoulder straps and belts. - Core colorways are "Ridgeline" (a greyish white) and "Classic Navy," with limited-edition launch colors including "Venom" green and "Desert Bloom" pink.
