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GoLite Jam Pack

Item # 781550

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Representing the medium-size offering in the Ultra series, the GoLite Jam pack is the perfect ultralight choice for hauling gear on multiday hikes and short winter trips.

  • Top-loading design dispenses with a lid to cut weight; instead it uses a cinch cord to close the extension collar and an adjustable strap to compress and secure your load
  • Top compression ComPACKtor™ system reduces pack volume to convert the GoLite Jam pack from a peak bagger to day tripper
  • Shoulder straps with Brock™ foam padding and air-channel back panel evenly distribute the load; space mesh covers shoulder straps and back panel for breathability
  • 210-denier Dyneema® double ripstop fabric offers both durability and weight savings
  • Internal mesh hydration sleeve holds a reservoir up to 3 liters (sold separately); right and left tube ports allow hands-free drinking on the go
  • Watertight, zippered pocket on front of pack offers quick access to oft-used essentials
  • Side compression straps let you cinch the pack body down to minimize jostling and improve balance
  • 2 ice axe loops allow you to lash on winter gear to the exterior
  • Features 2 angled stretch-mesh side pockets with elastic bindings

    Specifications based on size Medium. Specifications for Large torso / waist and hips / base volume / weight are as follows:
  • Large: 19.5 - 21.5 in. / 30 - 52 in. / 3,300 cu. in. (54 liters) / 29 oz. (0.82 kg.)

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Item 781550

GoLite Jam Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderMen's
Frame typeFrameless
Approximate volume3,100 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric50 liters
Average weight26 ounces
Average weight - metric0.74 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso17.5 - 19.5 inches
DimensionsUnavailable
MaterialRipstop nylon
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Hydration compatibleYes
Access / LoadingTop

GoLite Jam Pack Customer Reviews

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GoLite Jam Pack
 
4.7

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (9)
  • Comfortable (8)
  • Easy to load (7)
  • Highly adjustable (5)
  • Good padding (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Light loads (6)
    • Day hikes (4)
    • Travel (4)
    • Backpacking (3)
    • Extended hikes (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (8)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Feb

    14

    2009

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Decent pack for quick scrambles

    By MountainDweller

    from El Dorado County, CA

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Pros

    • Easy To Load
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Insufficient Padding

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Day trip
    • Hiking

    Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

    This is a great pack for quick dayhikes and trips lasting for a couple days at a time. I recently used this on a class 3 peak bagger in the Crystal Range of Desolation Wilderness. It's ease of packing and decent capacity made it a breeze to get up and go along ridgelines and knife-edge peaks. Even though comfort was sacrificed with weight cuts, the waist belt and shoulder pads were still had a decent luxury-feel. The back padding is a single closed-foam piece that can be removed to lose another 2-3 ounces and can also be used as a sitting pad.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    28

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect for light packers

    By Theodoric

    from Fongyuan, Taiwan

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip
      • Hiking
      • Traveling

      Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

      I ordered this from another site, and received it in a padded envelope! I was afraid it would be too small or weak because of how light it was and how easily it folded up, but I have yet to be dissappointed. For warm weather trips, I have a base weight (everything but water and food) of 10 pounds. This would not be possible without the Jam 2. 2-3 day trips feel like you have a pillow strapped to your back.
      It's very comfortable, I could pack enough for a week in warm weather and it looks cool. I think it's probably the most reasonable ultra-light bag out there. Others sacrifice too much comfort or durability for the sake of weight. I've used this bag for several day trips away from the rest of my luggage in Ecuador and Taiwan, and it has worked wonderfully.
      The only cons I can think of are: the outside pocket could be designed better. It is stretched flat when full and slightly difficult to use. There could be a division or two within the pocket without adding too much weight to help with organization. Also, the water reseviour sleeve makes a bulge in your back when full, so I don't use it.
      Overall, my absolute favorite pack. I will use it for years to come.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      3

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Really nice well designed pack

      By Anthonys Audio Journal

      from Temecula, Ca

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Light Loads

        Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

        I took this pack on a four day excursion through the Ansel Adams WIlderness and it performed as expected. At 3,000 Cu.In. it's not real big but it held my crammed Bear Vault Solo bear can, tarp, bivy sack, down jacket and all the rest of my gear. The seams were stretched and held beautifully. The mesh side pockets do lie flat and make it a little difficult to get things in and out of if the packbag is filled to its limits but overall it worked great. The pack is designed to carry loads primarily under 25 lbs or you'll overload the shoulder straps and hipbelt. The pack can handle it but you won't be very comfortable. As long as you keep the weights down to what Golite suggested it performed excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to take this pack out again on another four day trip.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Images shared by Anthonys Audio Journal

        Fully loaded on the Shadow Lake Trail near Mammoth

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        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        17

        2009

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        GoLite Jam2 is the best.

        By Glen Alan

        from MEMPHIS

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Small Capacity

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

        This is the only backpack I use. It is lightweight and affordable. Thank you GoLite for the Jam2.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        25

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Strong go anywhere pack even overloaded

        By Packrafter

        from Ben Lomond, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hikes
          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • Light Loads
          • Travel

          Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

          I'm a comfort driven packrafter who is shifting to a minimalist approach and this pack fits the bill on both counts. It allows me to carry some creature comforts while keeping the weight down. The material seems nearly indestructible and I like the pockets for water bottles and front pocket for extra gear. I use this for packrafting lite and strap on break down paddles by putting them in the pockets and straping them to the sides. Or loading them in the front pouch. Works good even when I'm a little overloaded. Golite capacity for this pack is 30 lbs. Lighter is better for comfort. Great convertible bag into a day bag. So I get 2 bags for the price and weight of one. Excellent buy!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Images shared by Packrafter

          Packrafting santa cruz harbor with Jam2

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          11

          2009

           
          5.0

          great trade-off point

          By gsleeper

          from Tucson,Az

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Light Loads

            Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

            I bought this (earlier version actually) with the idea that it would only last a year or two, but since it was so cheap it didn't matter. That was 5 years ago. I've used it on up to a 6 day trip. I had experimented with doing very light overnighters (fanny pack only) to help me calibrate on what I REALLY needed to have. With the golite, I found my optimal trade-off point between comfort during hike (due to lightness) and comfort at night. My first real trip with it was a solo and I found myself running off trail with it. That sold me!

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            24

            2009

             
            5.0

            Light, big and comfortable

            By rmnord

            from Colorado Rockies

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good Padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Large Capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Day Hikes
              • Extended Hikes
              • Light Loads

              Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

              Bought this specifically for an overnight loop trip w/ hotel stay in the middle, specifically Aspen to Crested Butte and back via East Maroon and West Maroon trails 14 mi 3000' 1st day and 11 mi 3000' 2nd day. This pack is big enough to hold appropriate clothing, gear and food for this trip w/ room to spare. Easily loads, back pocket holds sandals for stream crossings, Rained on the way over and snowed on the way back. Got a little wet inside but since I had ev'thing in plastic bags, no worries. This is a great, light pack. I wouldn't want to carry much more than 18lbs in it but any weight less than that is quite comfortable.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jul

              24

              2009

               
              5.0

              Very Lightweight, Very Versatile

              By Ericof99

              from Atlanta, GA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day Hikes
                • Light Loads
                • Travel

                Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

                I researched and purchase this pack with really only concern for it's weight. It was the lightest pack I could find that still had a moderate capacity.

                I've taken it on overnight trips, trail running, traveling in the car, etc. It performs very well.

                Favorite part is probably how it can compress down to a very small pack with no hip belt, but still allows you to use the hydration bladder slot. I can strap it down and onto my shoulders, and use it as a modified Camelbak. Very cool.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jun

                18

                2009

                 
                5.0

                perfect for what it is designed for

                By Northwest Mountain Afficianado

                from Sedro Woolley WA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Easy To Load
                • Good Padding
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day Hikes
                  • Extended Hikes
                  • Light Loads
                  • Travel
                  • Wet Weather

                  Comments about GoLite Jam Pack:

                  Great lightweight pack. It has been better than I expected. Well thought out. With the right gear I would not hesitate to use it for a week. Best for people whose base weight is under ten pounds. Makes a great day pack as well with the compactor system. I absolutely love it. One of my top two pieces of gear from a gear hound.

                  • Gift:
                  • Yes
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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