Wisport Caracal 22 l Backpack — Black

The Caracal is a medium-capacity pack designed for day trips in the field, outdoor shooting sessions or operational use. With a volume of 22 litres and dimensions of 48×30×18 cm, it sits in the range that won't punish your back on long carries while still holding enough for structured use. Empty weight is 1,000 g, roughly that of a litre of water — a useful baseline for estimating total load.

The AirBack suspension system holds the back panel away from the spine, creating an airflow channel that reduces heat build-up during sustained movement. The shoulder straps are partially adjustable and include hydration tube routing; the chest strap and lumbar belt with PALS panel transfer weight onto the hips when the pack is loaded. The PALS belt allows modular pouches to be added without altering the pack's structure — useful for anyone who needs fast access to a medical kit or radio gear without opening the main compartment.

The bottom houses the stuff sack for the integrated rain cover, which stays with the pack at all times and takes up no usable space. PALS panels on the front and sides accept additional MOLLE accessories; the ID panel on the front takes velcro patches for quick identification. CamelBak hydration compatibility — with an internal hook and tube port — makes the Caracal work with most systems on the market without adapters. Zippers are branded Wisport, buckles are ITW Nexus and Duraflex: hardware that is easy to source and replace. The fabric is Cordura 500, a balanced choice between abrasion resistance and weight — more durable than lightweight travel nylon, less heavy than the Cordura 1000 found on heavier military packs.

Key features

• The AirBack system maintains a ventilation channel between your back and the pack, reducing sweat build-up on active carries.
• The PALS lumbar belt transfers weight onto the hips and allows modular pouches to be mounted laterally without touching the main body.
• The rain cover stowed in the false bottom is always on hand and takes up no useful pocket space.
• CamelBak compatibility with internal hook and tube exit makes the pack work with most hydration systems without adapters.
• PALS panels on the front and sides let you expand the configuration with MOLLE pouches without modifying the pack's structure.
• Cordura 500 fabric, Wisport zippers, ITW Nexus and Duraflex buckles: standard components that are straightforward to find and replace when worn.