Fjällräven’s new lightweight push, PAK5, has gotten it’s own mini-site. The main Fjällräven site is also update with the new 2008 lineup. But there is no sign of the the PAK5 tent that was presented earlier.

Vålå is a new series of tents from Swedish Fjällräven. The new series hold 5 new tents, Vålå II, Vålå III, Vålå IV, Vålå Dome II, Vålå Dome III. The first three are tunnel tents and the last two are self supporting dome tents. Design to be three seasons tents, they are not the lightest on the market, but they looks to be quite price-worthy. See the specs below:

• Vålå II (2p), weight: 3600g, price: 2500 SEK
• Vålå III (3p), weight: 4000g, price: 3000 SEK
• Vålå IV (4p), weight: 4600g, price: 4000 SEK
• Vålå II (2p), weight: 3400g, price: 2500 SEK
• Vålå II (3p), weight: 3900g, price: 3000 SEK

The new daypack from Fjällräven is called C2C (Cabin to Cabin) and comes in three different sizes 30, 40 and 50 liters. As the name suggests, it’s a backpack for those who does not want to carry a tent, but sleeps in huts/cabins. The backpack has a built in water system and an integrated raincover.

I have received some more details info on Fjällräven’s new PAK5 tent. The weight is 1831g (4 lbs) and nothing else (I know I have stated a few other weights before). Most of the weight has been save due to a new type of pole design, the poles has an aluminium core that is wrapped in carbon fiber.

The dimensions are:

• Height : 100 cm
• Length : 400 cm
• Width : 130/90 cm
• Inner tent length : 220 cm
• Inner tent width : 120/80 cm

Just had a chat with a Fjällräven representative about the new PAK5 line, this is short summary.

The main goal when creating the PAK5 line was to create lightweight gear that still is durable and has good quality. They have not aimed at the lightest gear ever made, but gear that can keep your pack weight down and still take the beating of outdoor use. Another focus during the development has been to keep the pack-size down.

The PAK5 is be a product line that will be developed further with new products added as time goes by. Fjällräven will also be launching a PAK5 winter gear line further on. The now presented products will hit the stores, sometime in March 2008.

Some product detail updates

The backpack has volume of 40 liter.

The tent is a 2 person tent about the same size a Akka Shape R/S 2 though the outer length will be slightly shorter.

So far what I have seen, the PAK5 product line will have the following products:

• Sleepingbag (rated at 0 degrees celcius), Weight: 697g (24.5 oz)
• Backpack (unknown size), Weight: 890g (31.3 oz)
• 3-Layer Jacket, Weight: 298g (10.5 oz)
• Tent (2-person, based on Akka Shape R/S 2), Weight: 1800g 1700g (63.4 oz)
• Down Vest, Weight: 198g (6.9 oz)
• New gen. G-1000 Trousers, Weight 410g (14.4 oz)
• Hoodie (Active wool), Weight: 245g (8.6 oz)

Update 1: Updated the weight of the tent, after feedback from Fjällräven.
Update 2: More info is available here.

Fjällräven will be releasing a new product line, with the concept “Everything you need for trekking - in less than five kilo”. Looks like Fjällräven is going to take the UL idea serious. The name of the new product line will be PAK5.

More information will be coming…

Update 1: More info can be found here.
Update 2: Even more info is available here.

The new Off-Limit 50L backpack by Fjällräven has been designed in cooperation with the mountain guides at Kebnekaise. It’s a top loaded pack that features a raisable/detachable top lid and ski attachment points. The pack is designed as a climbing pack and has attachments for ice axes and a pocket for climbing irons. It is also prepeared for water systems. The weight of the pack 1950 grams and it can hold an approximate 50 liters.