Ultralight Adventure Equipment Backpack Strap Kit – Bottom Straps

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A simple upgrade that opens up your load-carrying options without complicating your setup.

Ultralight Adventure Equipment says: 

Backpack Strap Kits instantly add the capacity to strap larger items (tent, food storage, or sleeping pads) to the top or bottom of your pack as your gear needs change. All ULA packs now come standard with the low-profile loops necessary to add a removable top Y-strap and dual bottom straps. Sturdy plastic clips slip securely into the webbing loops built into your pack, giving you an instant and ultra-light external pack storage solution.

If you carry gear [sleeping pad/tent] strapped to the bottom of your pack, grab a set of removable bottom straps – two straps that run under the bottom panel from front to back.

Grab a Y-strap Kit if you carry gear [sleeping pad/tent/bear cannister] strapped to the top of your pack. Y-straps run over the top of your pack using the existing front buckle and y-ing into two straps that clip into the loops at the back.

Grab both and have the freedom to customize your pack to your gear and trip needs!

FITS: 2024/25 Packs with Built-in loops ONLY!!

Our Verdict

The updated ULA Bottom Strap Kit makes smart use of the new low-profile loops on the 2024/25 packs, giving a clean way to lash bulkier kit, like foam pads or a compact shelter, to the base of your rucksack. The clips fasten securely; once adjusted, the straps stay put without shifting mid-walk. At 43 grams, they’re on par with what I’d expect for this type of add-on. I did find the straps a bit fiddly to tighten evenly across wider loads, but once dialled in, they do the job well.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Compatible with the 2024 Catalyst, 2024 CDT, 2024 Circuit, 2024 Ohm, 2024 Photon, 2024 Kid’s Circuit

Specifications

• Weight: 34g
• Material: Webbing, Plastic