Packett Packers : Aspen 2 Pro 23L : Phantom

The Aspen 2 is what happens when you take a trail-tested silhouette and ask it to handle a full urban week without losing its shape or its composure.

The Pro version does it in XPAC — a 4-layer laminated fabric that's ultralight, waterproof, and built for the kind of days that start dry and don't stay that way. The outdoor-inspired form carries real city utility: ten compartments including a dedicated padded laptop sleeve for a 16" MacBook Pro, three internal mesh pockets, three external access zones, and dual water bottle pockets that actually fit a bottle without a fight. The side zipper is the move that separates the Aspen from every other flap-top backpack — direct access to the main compartment without opening the top, without putting the bag down, and without slowing your pace when time is the thing you don't have. The top flap and drawcord closure seal the load and adapt to it, which matters when what you're carrying changes daily.

Padded shoulder straps and a breathable back panel carry 23+1L across long days without complaint, and the horizontal luggage pass-through on the back panel makes the transit portion of any trip less of an event. At 1,075g, it's a bag that earns its weight by eliminating everything that doesn't

• XPAC Outer Fabric — 4-layer laminated construction; ultralight, waterproof, and abrasion-resistant — the reason the Aspen 2 Pro handles weather that the Standard shrugs off, without adding meaningful bulk
• Side Zipper Main Access — Direct entry into the main compartment without opening the top flap; the single feature that changes how a flap-top backpack actually works in a fast-moving day
• Top Flap & Drawcord Closure — Seals the load securely and adapts to different fill levels; keeps contents protected without forcing a fixed shape on what you're carrying
• Dedicated Padded Laptop Sleeve — Isolated, elevated sleeve with direct access fits up to a 16" MacBook Pro (43 × 26 cm); no unloading required, no compromise on protection
• 10 Compartments — Three internal mesh pockets, three external access zones, dual water bottle pockets, and a layout built around the full weight of a real working day
• Transit-Ready Back Panel — Horizontal luggage handle pass-through slides over your carry-on for hands-free movement through airports and transit hubs without missing a step
• Padded Shoulder Straps & Breathable Back Panel — Built for extended wear at full load; back panel ventilation handles the long hauls without turning a commute into a workout
• Trail Silhouette, City Utility — The Aspen's outdoor-inspired form moves between terrain and transit without looking like it belongs exclusively to either
• Water-Resistant Liner — 210D Nylon Ripstop interior keeps contents protected from moisture that gets past the XPAC outer
• YKK Hardware Throughout — Zippers and components built for the lifetime of the bag and the full weight of daily use

• Dimensions: 49 × 32 × 17 cm
• Volume: 22L
• Weight: 885g
• Laptop Sleeve: 34 × 32 cm
• Laptop Compatibility: Up to 16" MacBook Pro
• Compartments: 10
• Luggage Pass-Through: Yes — horizontal, back panel
• Back Panel: Breathable, padded
• Sternum Strap: Yes — removable
• Shoulder Straps: Padded, adjustable
• Water Bottle Holders: Yes — dual
• Best For: Daily commute, work, travel, transit, long carry days in unpredictable weather

MATERIALS

• Outer Material: XPAC Fabric — laminated, weather-resistant, lightweight
• Liner: 150D Nylon Ripstop — high-visibility, water-repellent
• Device Sleeve Lining: Soft-fabric — Pro exclusive
• Hardware: YKK