This backpack can carry 150 pounds of gear, thanks to rocket science

History is littered with technologies that wound their way from the defense and aerospace industries into our everyday lives. From radar to GPS, civilians have benefited greatly from advances that were once the domain of deep-pocketed contractors and corporations.

Now, one of these technologies is coming down to earth in the form of a backpack frame. The frame is made of carbon fiber, which means it’s light and sturdy. But what’s new about it isn’t the use of high-tech materials; it’s the way the material was crafted. And according to its maker, the outdoors gear manufacturer Kuiu, this process means you can fit a lot more weight into the hiking pack, all else being equal.

By Brian Fung

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