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UOG TOP PICK: Keep on moving with the Aeon LT. An ultralight, all-terrain pack with a ventilated, harness-back system made for fast-paced mountain missions. Secure and body-hugging, the Aeon LT offers fast hikers and mountain runners stability and comfort with on-the-go access to kit, which is one of our top picks for a lightweight day pack.
Rab says:
The Aeon LT 18 is our mid-sized version, offering volume to carry all the gear for fast paced ascents in wild, mountain terrain. Moving with you, the responsive and flexible Air Contour™ back system keeps the air flowing on intense ascents. Close-fitting and body contouring, the double strap harness and moulded back panel provide a comfortable, secure, bounce-free carry. Completed with a robust 70D construction now made with 50% recycled nylon, the Aeon LT is ideal for clocking miles over rugged ground.
The Aeon LT 18 has on-harness walking pole attachment and stretchy side stash pockets, enabling quick access to kit for adapting to oncoming terrain or turbulent weather. It has an additional walking pole attachment on the front of the pack, a front stash pocket ideal for wet gear, and side compression straps to secure the contents. Hydration compatible with space for a 3L bladder, with zipped harness pockets for storing snacks, gels, or flasks, you can stay refreshed without needing to stop.
Our Verdict
The Aeon LT 18 is the new addition to the Rab range in the light trail and mountain running category that brings down the weight but still offers all the space and features that you need.
The main focus of the Aeon range is to offer everything to hand so there is little need to take it off to get things out while on the move. This is a really cleaver concept that is facilitated with a large range of design features to allow you to get to everything you need quickly. There are handy pouches and pockets all over the shoulder straps and waist belts and Side of the bag, where you can store a range of different items from phones (although bigger ones may struggle to fit in the zip pocket), gels, water bottles, hats gloves and any other smaller items that you may need in a hurry. The LT 18 has a front storage pocket which is perfect for waterproofs or a mid-layer that needs to be accessed quickly.
Other features include the double chest strap that really holds the shoulder straps in place well, the lightweight but breathable back system and the connections for walking poles on the back and sides of the rucksack. Although i did find the Z pole attachment to be a bit uncomfortable as it means that they sit right under your arms which wasn't the most comfortable.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Stretch bottle pocket, hipbelt stash pocket and large side stash
- On the go walking pole attachment
- Additional standard walking pole carry
- Flask stash harness pocket for quick grab water breaks
- Moulded back panel for comfortable and flexible fit
- Panel loader with zipped entry
- Double sternum strap for added security especially at high pace
- Secure zipped harness pocket for easy access on the move
- Front stash pocket
- Side compression to cinch pack tight for secure carry
- Grab handle
- Hydration compatible-fits 3L bladder
- Key clip
- Body hugging harness for close fit and mobility
Specifications
- Weight: 520g
- Volume: 18 litres / 1100cu.in
- Dimensions: 49 x 28 x 18cm
- Material: 50% Recycled 70D x 140D Nylon S DOBBY / Trishield
