Waymark Thru

The Waymark Thru is a 40-liter pack weighing 944 g, built with recycled ECOPAK fabric and removable aluminum stays. Unlike Waymark's more minimalist frameless models, it's classified as a classic hiking pack rather than an ultralight one, and the numbers back that up — at roughly 23.6 g per liter of capacity it carries more structure per liter than the brand's frameless packs, trading some weight for load support. That structure shows up in a padded hip belt with pockets and load-lifter straps, both aimed at distributing weight more evenly on the shoulders and hips than a minimal webbing belt would. The back system is contact-padded, and the main compartment closes with a roll-top rather than a lid. Waymark pitches the Thru for 1–4 day trips with an adjustable torso fit, which suggests it's meant to handle a range of body sizes and loads rather than being optimized for one narrow use case. It's a reasonable choice for hikers who want real hip belt support without moving to a full-frame traditional pack.