The patent-pending 13 ounce Icon is the world's first molded carbon fiber backpack frame. Carbon Fiber is twice as strong as steel and half the weight of aluminum, making it the perfect material for applications where strength to weight ratios are critical. This frame is engineered with vertical stiffness for heavy load carrying, and horizontal flexion for a frame that moves with you to maximize comfort and mobility. Inset waist belt pivot and independent shoulder pad adjustment allow for a very