Scoparia Designs

05/09/2026

Funnily enough, there aren't many options for off-the-shelf frame bags for tandems. I had quite a bit of fun making this. The tiny little bag isn't the most practical, but I couldn't resist!

17/08/2026

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter has long been the go-to option for a large volume, lightweight load-hauler. How does the Scoparia Designs Beast stack up against it?

12/08/2026

1. Robustness
Packs should not only be durable, the should “feel” solid:
-All webbing should be built to handle actual loads.
-There should be no play or stretch between load bearing components.
-Pack fabric should be stiff enough to add to the structure of a pack.
Scoparia Designs packs replicate the sturdy construction and robust feel of a classic canvas pack - without the extra 2kg.

2. Weight Distribution
Packs with bad weight distribution feel heavier. A hip belt acts like a pivot point: the further away a pack’s center of mass is from your shoulders, the more leverage you will feel.

With a thin, back-hugging frame and decreased volume in the base, Scoparia Designs packs keep the weight on your hips and off your shoulders.

3. Simplicity
Many packs are over-designed, with unnecessary features, complex, heavy construction and multiple points of failure.

By keeping things simple, Scoparia Designs packs are light, bombproof and can be customized precisely to your requirements.

4. Load Carrying Comfort
Ultralight packs should be able to deal with non-ultralight loads.

Scoparia Designs packs take comfort seriously with generous padding, frames that actually hold their shape and vertical stays that transfer weight directly onto the hip belt.

28/06/2026

A perfect winter outing for the 30lt Turbo Chook.

12/06/2026

This is a bit of an unusual one for me: a truly one of a kind commuter pack, complete with a laptop sleeve, internal phone pouch, various external pockets, waterproof zip and fully taped seams

05/06/2026

Found some top quality muck for the maiden voyage of my new gaiter prototype. These are a cross between traditional gaiters and shin gaiters, designed for low cut footwear. They are light, with a tight, low-profile fit that slices through scrub with minimal resistance. Built with Ultra 400x (front and sides), Venom stretch mesh at the back with plenty of padding for the shin and ankles.

Available soon (hopefully)!

30/05/2026

The "Alpine Wren": a 55L Scrub Wren loaded with ski mountaineering features.

-Beefy, G-hook ski carry straps
-Ultra 800 side panels to stand up to ski edges
-Minimalist shoulder straps and hip belt
-Rigid frame with load lifters
-Helmet and ice axe attachments
-Extended avalanche gear specific pouch

This all weighs in at a svelte 1030g!

15/05/2026

13/04/2026

Just a heads up if you're planning on ordering a pack: the submission form on the website is having some issues so please email [email protected].

22/03/2026

A bounty of Beasts.

One of these is a true behemoth with a capacity in excess of 120L (while weighing in at an airy 1.35kg).