THE DEAN™ 50 Hiking Backpack - 1st Generation
Product Description THE DEAN™ 1st Generation by Near Zero is a lightweight (only 3 lbs.), large capacity (50L) pack for overnight backpacking adventures. Near Zero’s patent-pending design delivers quick access to gear using a labeled, compartmentalized & removable organizational storage system to maximize stability, comfort, and weight distribution. Key Features Ultimate Weekend Pack: Designed for lightweight overnight and weekend trips, this backpack features a patent-pending system that creates the first overnight pack with clearly labeled, easy-access compartments for your gear. Smart Organization System: Labeled section panels, removable dividers, and mesh pockets help you load the pack correctly, keep essentials visible, and ensure nothing gets left behind. Quick-Access Storage: The top panel includes three zippered mesh pouches for important items, while a large front panel opening lets you see and reach your gear without digging from the top. External Gear Options: A spacious front stretch-mesh pocket holds shoes, wet clothing, or extra layers, and the exterior cord system is perfect for securing a bear canister. Adjustable side and bottom straps keep bulky items like a sleeping pad secure. Comfort & Stability: A breathable mesh back panel, hydration bladder compartment with attachment strap, and adjustable sternum strap with an integrated safety whistle ensure comfort and readiness on the trail. Weather-Ready Construction: YKK water-resistant silicone-sealed zippers help protect your gear from the elements. NOTE: Backpack only. Individual gear items as shown in pictures sold separately. Technical Specs Best Use Backpacking Frame Type Internal: Aluminum wire perimeter frame with aluminum-welded horizontal mid-section cross bar support Frame Material Aluminum Gear Capacity (L) 50 liters Gear Capacity (cu. in.) 3,051 cubic inches Weight Capacity 35 lbs. Weight 3.0 lbs. Adjustable Shoulder Straps Yes Adjustable Torso Length No Fits Torso Length (Size M) 17-20 inches; 43-51 cm Fits Waist/Hips (Size M) 28-52 inches; 71-132 cm Material Ripstop nylon; water resistant Hydrostatic Rating 5,000 mm Reservoir Compatible Yes Pack Access Front Pack Pockets 15 Hipbelt Pockets 2 Side Water Bottle Pockets 2 Dimensions 25 (L) x 15 (W) x 8 (D) inches Gender Unisex Shipping Time: Orders processed and shipped within same day, or next business day of placement date. Shipped from Arizona. Delivered in 2-6 days with FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all orders over $99 that ship within the 48 contiguous United States. Additional shipping options available.
Product Description
THE DEAN™ 1st Generation by Near Zero is a lightweight (only 3 lbs.), large capacity (50L) pack for overnight backpacking adventures. Near Zero’s patent-pending design delivers quick access to gear using a labeled, compartmentalized & removable organizational storage system to maximize stability, comfort, and weight distribution.
Key Features
Ultimate Weekend Pack: Designed for lightweight overnight and weekend trips, this backpack features a patent-pending system that creates the first overnight pack with clearly labeled, easy-access compartments for your gear.
Smart Organization System: Labeled section panels, removable dividers, and mesh pockets help you load the pack correctly, keep essentials visible, and ensure nothing gets left behind.
Quick-Access Storage: The top panel includes three zippered mesh pouches for important items, while a large front panel opening lets you see and reach your gear without digging from the top.
External Gear Options: A spacious front stretch-mesh pocket holds shoes, wet clothing, or extra layers, and the exterior cord system is perfect for securing a bear canister. Adjustable side and bottom straps keep bulky items like a sleeping pad secure.
Comfort & Stability: A breathable mesh back panel, hydration bladder compartment with attachment strap, and adjustable sternum strap with an integrated safety whistle ensure comfort and readiness on the trail.
Weather-Ready Construction: YKK water-resistant silicone-sealed zippers help protect your gear from the elements.
NOTE: Backpack only. Individual gear items as shown in pictures sold separately.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Backpacking |
| Frame Type | Internal: Aluminum wire perimeter frame with aluminum-welded horizontal mid-section cross bar support |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 50 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3,051 cubic inches |
| Weight Capacity | 35 lbs. |
| Weight | 3.0 lbs. |
| Adjustable Shoulder Straps | Yes |
| Adjustable Torso Length | No |
| Fits Torso Length (Size M) | 17-20 inches; 43-51 cm |
| Fits Waist/Hips (Size M) | 28-52 inches; 71-132 cm |
| Material | Ripstop nylon; water resistant |
| Hydrostatic Rating | 5,000 mm |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Pack Access | Front |
| Pack Pockets | 15 |
| Hipbelt Pockets | 2 |
| Side Water Bottle Pockets | 2 |
| Dimensions | 25 (L) x 15 (W) x 8 (D) inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
Shipping Time: Orders processed and shipped within same day, or next business day of placement date. Shipped from Arizona. Delivered in 2-6 days with FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all orders over $99 that ship within the 48 contiguous United States. Additional shipping options available.
Shipping costs are non-refundable.
For processing a return, please ship to the below address and reference your order number on the shipping label or within the box.
Near Zero
Attn: Returns
2036 N. Gilbert Rd
Ste 2-310
Mesa, Arizona 85203
Near Zero offers a limited 1 year exchange or store credit warranty on all of our products, and 90 days for refunds. To be considered for a refund, the return must be requested within 90 business days of delivery.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
To start a return, you can contact us at support@nearzero.co. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address:
Near Zero
Attn: Returns
1045 E. McKellips Rd. Bldg B
Mesa, AZ 85203
Or, we can issue a return shipping label for you. The return shipping cost of the label can be deducted from your refund.
You can always contact us for any return question at support@nearzero.co.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like fuel. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on used gear, discounted closeout items or gift cards.
Exchanges
If you are interested in doing an exchange, please let us know and will initiate the exchange for you, and provide a return shipping label for the exchanged item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@nearzero.co.