Choose your Ghosted Ultra Lite Rope Bag based on terrain and payload
“9–18 L | 132–260 g | 6 mm–12 mm capacity”
Build your canyon, cave or climbing rig based on rope size
Build your own Ultra Light Rig
🧠 Build Your Rig: Match Rope Bags + Packs by Load Type
Your gear system starts with the load — and Ether Forged adapts to it. Ether Forged ltd’s, patent pending modular systems efficiently maximizes packing and unpacking to quickly adapt to the conditions in front of you.
First. The most efficient way to move through the environment is without anything strapped around your neck like a bunny strap or a postal strap style carry. The reason is the cadence of your arms and your balance is off. Balance is a must. To be balanced everything goes in the pack, until the time is right. Protect yourself by being balanced. We can all hike, scramble, and climb better balanced knowing your lifeline is super safe in an Ultra 800X blanket. Once you are in a section to utilize the gear, pull it out of the pack and attach the bunny straps if you like to pass bags off in tight challenging sections or start your vertical adventures. It is engineered to be seamless in and out.
Packing things are easier when you have a little extra space and you are not trying to cram it all in. We like to have about 80% of empty space, this makes it easier and faster to stuff a rope bag, or a pack. If you are in a wet environment allow even more space. Our preference is to “Oversize”. Ether Forged Ltd Ghosted 45 L packs easily handle a 40 Liter dry bag. Everything that is not going to be wet is in the dry bag. The dry bag is overinflated so that it will float as much as possible. We will keep rope, webbing in the dry bag. Dry webbing is easier to melt when building anchors.
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Abyss & Void Series of Ghosted Rope Bags.
• Built for bulk, abrasion resistance, and deep canyon drops
• Ideal for wetsuits, long ropes, and multi-component builds
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Descent & Drop Rope Bags
• Balanced volume for vertical caving, slot canyons, and technical terrain
•The Yusha Brain or lid is compatible with Eiyu 30L, this can extend the load of this pack by about 3L.
• Versatile builds with swap-ready components
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Bop Rope Bag
• Minimalist volume for recon runs, short rappels, or paired systems
• Seamless with the Eiyu 30L Backpack
• Strip the hipbelt, swap pack brains, and clip into 8 accessory loops for terrain-specific builds
Set your system based on terrain, payload, and mission type. Each rig build below adapts to movement style, rope mass, and gear complexity.
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North Wash, Utah & similar sandstone terrain
• Pack: Eiyu 30L
• Rope Bags: Bop (9L), Drop (11L)
• Load Notes: Lite weight rope. Strip hipbelt for narrow squeezes and stemming.
• Add-ons: Ghosted Rope Pads, Bunny Strap (postal-style carry)
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Tight caves with technical movement
• Pack: Eiyu 30L or Descent-compatible build
• Rope Bags: Drop (11L), Descent (13L)
• Load Notes: Mid-volume ropes. Modular swaps for belly crawls or vertical pitches.
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Approach-focused climbs with static lines or draws
• Pack: Eiyu 30L
• Rope Bags: Bop (9L), Drop (11L)
• Load Notes: Gear stashing, light rope carry, modular clip-ins
• Add-ons: External lash loops, helmet hook system
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• Pack: Yusha 45L
• Rope Bags: Abyss (15L), Void (18L)
• Load Notes: 70m+ rope systems, wetsuits, multi-component carry
• Add-ons: Ghosted Rope Pads
Yusha Large pack with 70 Meters of 9.5 mm Static and 70 meters of 8.5 mm static
Ether Forged Backpacks: Ultralight Durability for Extreme Environments
Forged from decades of technical wisdom, Ether Forged backpacks provide an ethereally lightweight solution built to withstand the toughest vertical environments.
Size
Yusha Medium/Large Pack 45 L 935 g
Sophisticated Features for Extreme Conditions
Leonardo da Vinci once said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Backpacks may seem simple—a place to store your rope, helmet, harness, hardware, food, water, and extra gear—but the vertical world is unforgiving.
Explorers tackling desert sandstone towers, cavers squeezing through impossibly tight passageways, and canyoneers grinding through narrow slot cracks all face the same harsh reality: abrasive rock can destroy even the most rugged gear. Many premium packs built with legacy Nylon 66 fail under intense abrasion, their costly ‘ materials tearing long before their intended lifespan. Nylon 66 will soak and stretch when wet further deteriorating it’s abrasion resistance once it is wet and heavy.
The Ether Forged Ltd. Ghosted Line
Ether Forged’s Ghosted Line features Challenge Sailcloth Ultra® 800X, a cutting-edge fabric that delivers the best balance of weight and abrasion resistance. While conventional nylon packs struggle under extreme wear, Ultra 800X is 8× more expensive than standard nylon—but it delivers superior durability in the harshest environments.
Key Advantages
High Abrasion Resistance—Built to withstand brutal rock friction better than standard nylon.
Ultralight Performance—Weighing in at 900 g, this pack is significantly lighter than most high-capacity canyoneering backpacks.
Superior Drainage—Strategically placed holes allow rapid water drainage, ensuring your gear stays functional in wet conditions.
Tether Strap—Prevents you from flipping upside down during long rappels. The pack can hang from your harness rig.
Interior and Exterior Attachment Loops.—Organize your gear on the inside with 2 loops or add something on the outside with 4 attachment points.
Perfect Fit for the Ghosted Rope Bag
The Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag is designed to drop seamlessly into the pack’s interior, providing an efficient, secure way to manage and protect your rope system in technical terrain. Together, these two products form an unbeatable combination for canyoneers, climbers, and adventurers seeking lightweight performance without sacrificing durability.
Advanced Materials: Challenge Ultra® 800X
At the heart of this pack is Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, engineered through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone. This technology produces the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers—boasting a tensile strength 15× greater than steel.
Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: Stronger than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura, delivering unmatched abrasion resistance.
Composition: A hybrid 800D-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and backed with a 0.5mil RUV film, ensuring superior durability.
Performance Ratings:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261): Warp: 250+ lb. | Fill: 250+ lb.
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884): 16,000+ cycles
Designed for Technical Vertical Pursuits
Whether tackling rugged canyons, tight caving passageways, or sheer rock faces, Ether Forged backpacks deliver unmatched durability and adaptability.
Optimized for:
Canyoneering & Canyoning (This pack is designed for rugged performance and does not float.)
Caving—Built to survive tight squeezes and intense rock wear.
Climbing & Ice Climbing—Strong enough for the harshest alpine environments.
Ski Mountaineering—Ultralight but rugged for demanding expeditions. (Ski Straps are Additional cost and Lead Time)
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
Compared to standard canyoneering packs, Ether Forged backpacks deliver:
30–40% lighter weight than most competitors, while offering up to 53L of super expanded storage.
Greater abrasion resistance, outperforming traditional Nylon 66 materials.
More modular features, with a removable lid, hip belt, and customizable expansion options.
Faster drainage, making it ideal for wet environments where water management is critical.
Ether Forged Backpack Order Lead Time Policy
At Ether Forged Ltd., every backpack is handcrafted. If it is not in stock we are making to order in our small workshop in Colorado. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship means extended lead times, ensuring each piece meets our exacting standards.
Order Process and Lead Times. 2-months worst case.
Out of stock situations. Our order book opens on the first day of each month. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis within our monthly capacity. If an order exceeds our capacity for the current month, it will roll over to the next month on a best-effort basis. We recommend estimating a two-month lead time from the date of order placement. We will confirm the lead time once your order is placed, and payment is received in full.
Production Considerations
Due to the handmade nature of our products and fluctuating demand, all lead times are estimates and subject to change based on material availability and production schedules.
Contact and Inquiries
For questions about your order or lead times, please reach out to us at orders@etherforged.com
Eiyu Medium pack with 30 Meters of 8.5 mm semi-static and 30 meters of 6.5 mm static.
Ether Forged Backpacks: Ultralight Durability for Extreme Environments
Forged from decades of technical wisdom, Ether Forged backpacks provide an ethereally lightweight solution built to withstand the toughest vertical environments.
Available Sizes
Aeyu- Small Pack 30 L 535 g (Not Including hip belt 130 g)
Sophisticated Features for Extreme Conditions
Leonardo da Vinci once said, "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Backpacks may seem simple—a place to store your rope, helmet, harness, hardware, food, water, and extra gear—but the vertical world is unforgiving.
Explorers tackling off width desert sandstone towers, cavers squeezing through impossibly tight passageways, and canyoneers grinding through narrow slot cracks all face the same harsh reality: abrasive rock can destroy even the most rugged Nylon gear.
Many premium packs built with legacy Nylon-66 fail under intense abrasion, and swell and become flimsy in water. You pay for costly construction, too many bells and whistles, and weight with the Nylon-66 failing long before their intended lifespan. TPU is a tough fabric with a heavy weight penalty. The solution is UHWMPE and Challenge’s Ultra fabrics.
The Ether Forged Ltd. Ghosted Line
Ether Forged’s Ghosted Line features Challenge Sailcloths’ Ultra® 800X, a cutting-edge fabricthat delivers the best balance of weight and abrasion resistance. While conventional nylon packs struggle under extreme wear, Ultra 800X is 8× more expensive than standard nylon—but it delivers superior durability in the harshest environments.
Key Advantages
High Abrasion Resistance—Built to withstand brutal rock friction better than standard nylon.
Ultralight Performance—Weighing in at 535 g, this pack is significantly lighter than most high-capacity, high abrasion backpacks.
Superior Drainage—Strategically placed holes allow rapid water drainage, ensuring your gear stays functional in wet conditions.
Expanding Capacity—Designed for efficient overstuffing, so you can maximize load capacity when needed.
Tether Strap—Prevents the pack from flipping you upside down during long rappels, by tethering the pack.
Options
Removable Lid— Not Included. Pack your food and water separately and attach the lid to the main pack when needed.
Modular Hip Belt—Detach the hip belt and attach it to the removable lid, allowing you to leave the full pack behind when necessary.
Perfect Fit for the Ghosted Rope Bag
The Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag is designed to drop seamlessly into the pack’s interior, providing an efficient, secure way to manage and protect your rope system in technical terrain. Together, these two products form an unbeatable combination for canyoneers, climbers, and adventurers seeking lightweight performance without sacrificing durability.
Advanced Materials: Challenge Ultra® 800X
At the heart of this pack is Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, engineered through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone. This technology produces the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers—boasting a tensile strength 15× greater than steel.
Ultra 800X Woven Fabric: Stronger than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura, delivering unmatched abrasion resistance.
Composition: A hybrid 800D Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and backed with a 0.5mil RUV film, ensuring superior durability.
Performance Ratings:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261): Warp: 250+ lb. | Fill: 250+ lb.
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884): 16,000+ cycles
Designed for Technical Vertical Pursuits
Whether tackling rugged canyons, tight caving passageways, or sheer rock faces, Ether Forged backpacks deliver unmatched durability and adaptability.
Optimized for:
Canyoneering & Canyoning (This pack is designed for rugged performance and does not float.)
Caving—Built to survive tight squeezes and intense rock wear.
Climbing & Ice Climbing—Strong enough for the harshest alpine environments.
Ski Mountaineering—Ultralight but rugged for demanding expeditions.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
Compared to standard canyoneering packs, Ether Forged backpacks deliver:
30–40% lighter weight than most competitors, while offering up to 53L of storage.
Greater abrasion resistance, outperforming traditional Nylon 66 materials.
More modular features, with a removable lid, hip belt, and customizable expansion options.
Faster drainage, making it ideal for wet environments where water management is critical.
Ether Forged Backpack Order Lead Time Policy
At Ether Forged Ltd., every backpack is handcrafted. Stock is always limited. If it is not in stock at the moment we will have some in production or made to order in our small workshop in Colorado. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship means extended lead times, ensuring each piece meets our exacting standards.
Order Process and Lead Times.
Our order book opens on the first day of each month. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis within our monthly capacity. If an order exceeds our capacity for the current month, it will roll over to the next month on a best-effort basis. We recommend estimating a two-month lead time from the date of order placement. We will confirm the lead time once your order is placed, and payment is received in full.
Production Considerations
Due to the handmade nature of our products and fluctuating demand, all lead times are estimates and subject to change based on material availability and production schedules.
Contact and Inquiries
For questions about your order or lead times, please reach out to us at orders@etherforged.com
Bop bag with 30 meters of 6.5 mm pull cord.
Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag are designed with decades of technical wisdom, offering an ethereally lightweight solution to protect and manage your team’s lifeline in vertical environments.
Available Rope Bag Sizes: (Approximates) Metric
Bop Bag: $85 9 L, 132 g. 30 M of 6mm, 20 M of 8.5 mm 15 M of 10 mm
Drop Bag: $95 11 L, 134 g. 60 M of 6mm, 30 M of 8.5 mm 20 M of 10 mm
Decent Bag $105 13 L 167 g. 70 M of 6mm, 60 M of 8.5 mm 50 M of 10 mm
Abyss Bag: $115 15 L, 200 g. 100 M of 6mm, 70 M of 8.5 mm 60 M of 10 mm
Void Bag: $130 18L, 260 g. ?? M of 6mm, 100 M of 8.5 mm 70 M of 10 mm
Experience ultra light on every adventure—from canyoneering and caving to ice climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering—with Ether Forged Bags. Every gram saved means less fatigue on long ascents, faster, more efficient movement, and better energy conservation when you're tackling thousands of vertical feet. Our ultralight, durable designs offer maximum capacity without the bulk, giving you the agility and confidence you need to navigate challenging terrain. Upgrade to Ether Forged Bags and transform your journey with gear that’s as relentless as you are.
Ether Forged Bags shed up to 333 grams—about the weight of two smartphones—cutting your gear load to nearly one-third of conventional rope bags so you move lighter and faster all day every day. Compare, there is no equivalent in the market today.
Modern Features:
Engineered to be safely stuffed in your pack, side carried with a shoulder strap (Not Included) to pass around to the team, or securely attached to your harness for a complex multi stage rappel or thrown off a cliff so you can down climb something spicy.
Made from 100% Challenge Ultra® Recylced Sailcloth. So we can be part of the solution to recycling plastic, and we can have the lightest rope bag on the planet that is also durable against abrasion. This means your fibers stay on the bag instead of abraiding into the environment. This is the most durable/lightest rope bag you can buy.
Wide Mouth, with Speed Loops & Self Standing: So we can stuff easy and attach our toggle device.
Dual Steel Grommets: So we can tie a rope handle and faster draining.Yes, steel is super heavy, we tested and tried alternatives.
4 Drain Holes. In addition we 4 holes for faster water flow and moving in wet environments.
Attachable Shoulder Strap (Not Included): Comfort and convenience on the go. Switch from stuffing in a backpack or side carry.
Dual carabiner loop clips. So that we can rappel with our rope, and manage multi stage drops tangle free.
Advanced Materials Challenge Ultra® 800X:
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, created through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone, are the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers, boasting a tensile strength 15 times stronger than steel.
Challenge Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: More durable than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura.
Ultra 800X fabric, a high-strength, durable material, is woven with an 800X Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and a 0.5mil RUV film backing, boasting a high abrasion resistance. (Limited availability of Challenge 800 ®without the X weave.)
Performance:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261):
Warp: 250+ lb.
Fill: 250+ lb. L
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884):16,000+ cycles.
Activities:
Protect your lifeline on the journey to the climb or the drop. Ghosted Rope bags protect your ropes from damage, and are the fastest and the lightest way to manage your ropes.
Canyoneering & Canyoning (Does not Float)
Caving
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Ski Mountaineering
Arborist
Drop bag with 30 meters of 8 mm Stattic
Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag are designed with decades of technical wisdom, offering an ethereally lightweight solution to protect and manage your team’s lifeline in vertical environments.
Available Rope Bag Sizes: (Approximates) Metric
Bop Bag: $85 9 L, 132 g. 30 M of 6mm, 20 M of 8.5 mm 15 M of 10 mm
Drop Bag: $95 11 L, 134 g. 60 M of 6mm, 30 M of 8.5 mm 20 M of 10 mm
Decent Bag $105 13 L 167 g. 70 M of 6mm, 60 M of 8.5 mm 50 M of 10 mm
Abyss Bag: $115 15 L, 200 g. 100 M of 6mm, 70 M of 8.5 mm 60 M of 10 mm
Void Bag: $130 18L, 260 g. ?? M of 6mm, 100 M of 8.5 mm 70 M of 10 mm
Experience ultra light on every adventure—from canyoneering and caving to ice climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering—with Ether Forged Bags. Every gram saved means less fatigue on long ascents, faster, more efficient movement, and better energy conservation when you're tackling thousands of vertical feet. Our ultralight, durable designs offer maximum capacity without the bulk, giving you the agility and confidence you need to navigate challenging terrain. Upgrade to Ether Forged Bags and transform your journey with gear that’s as relentless as you are.
Ether Forged Bags shed up to 333 grams—about the weight of two smartphones—cutting your gear load to nearly one-third of conventional rope bags so you move lighter and faster all day every day. Compare, there is no equivalent in the market today.
Modern Features:
Engineered to be safely stuffed in your pack, side carried with a shoulder strap (Not Included) to pass around to the team, or securely attached to your harness for a complex multi stage rappel or thrown off a cliff so you can down climb something spicy.
Made from 100% Challenge Ultra® Recylced Sailcloth. So we can be part of the solution to recycling plastic, and we can have the lightest rope bag on the planet that is also durable against abrasion. This means your fibers stay on the bag instead of abraiding into the environment. This is the most durable/lightest rope bag you can buy.
Wide Mouth, with Speed Loops & Self Standing: So we can stuff easy and attach our toggle device.
Dual Steel Grommets: So we can tie a rope handle and faster draining.Yes, steel is super heavy, we tested and tried alternatives.
4 Drain Holes. In addition we 4 holes for faster water flow and moving in wet environments.
Attachable Shoulder Strap (Not Included): Comfort and convenience on the go. Switch from stuffing in a backpack or side carry.
Dual carabiner loop clips. So that we can rappel with our rope, and manage multi stage drops tangle free.
Advanced Materials Challenge Ultra® 800X:
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, created through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone, are the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers, boasting a tensile strength 15 times stronger than steel.
Challenge Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: More durable than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura.
Ultra 800X fabric, a high-strength, durable material, is woven with an 800X Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and a 0.5mil RUV film backing, boasting a high abrasion resistance. (Limited availability of Challenge 800 ®without the X weave.)
Performance:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261):
Warp: 250+ lb.
Fill: 250+ lb. L
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884):16,000+ cycles.
Activities:
Protect your lifeline on the journey to the climb or the drop. Ghosted Rope bags protect your ropes from damage, and are the fastest and the lightest way to manage your ropes.
Canyoneering & Canyoning (Does not Float)
Caving
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Ski Mountaineering
Arborist
Descent Bag with 70 Meters 6.5 millimeter pull cord.
Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag are designed with decades of technical wisdom, offering an ethereally lightweight solution to protect and manage your team’s lifeline in vertical environments.
Available Rope Bag Sizes: (Approximates) Metric
Bop Bag: $85 9 L, 132 g. 30 M of 6mm, 20 M of 8.5 mm 15 M of 10 mm
Drop Bag: $95 11 L, 134 g. 60 M of 6mm, 30 M of 8.5 mm 20 M of 10 mm
Decent Bag $105 13 L 167 g. 70 M of 6mm, 60 M of 8.5 mm 50 M of 10 mm
Abyss Bag: $115 15 L, 200 g. 100 M of 6mm, 70 M of 8.5 mm 60 M of 10 mm
Void Bag: $130 18L, 260 g. ?? M of 6mm, 100 M of 8.5 mm 70 M of 10 mm
Experience ultra light on every adventure—from canyoneering and caving to ice climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering—with Ether Forged Bags. Every gram saved means less fatigue on long ascents, faster, more efficient movement, and better energy conservation when you're tackling thousands of vertical feet. Our ultralight, durable designs offer maximum capacity without the bulk, giving you the agility and confidence you need to navigate challenging terrain. Upgrade to Ether Forged Bags and transform your journey with gear that’s as relentless as you are.
Ether Forged Bags shed up to 333 grams—about the weight of two smartphones—cutting your gear load to nearly one-third of conventional rope bags so you move lighter and faster all day every day. Compare, there is no equivalent in the market today.
Modern Features:
Engineered to be safely stuffed in your pack, side carried with a shoulder strap (Not Included) to pass around to the team, or securely attached to your harness for a complex multi stage rappel or thrown off a cliff so you can down climb something spicy.
Made from 100% Challenge Ultra® Recylced Sailcloth. So we can be part of the solution to recycling plastic, and we can have the lightest rope bag on the planet that is also durable against abrasion. This means your fibers stay on the bag instead of abraiding into the environment. This is the most durable/lightest rope bag you can buy.
Wide Mouth, with Speed Loops & Self Standing: So we can stuff easy and attach our toggle device.
Dual Steel Grommets: So we can tie a rope handle and faster draining.Yes, steel is super heavy, we tested and tried alternatives.
4 Drain Holes. In addition we 4 holes for faster water flow and moving in wet environments.
Attachable Shoulder Strap (Not Included): Comfort and convenience on the go. Switch from stuffing in a backpack or side carry.
Dual carabiner loop clips. So that we can rappel with our rope, and manage multi stage drops tangle free.
Advanced Materials Challenge Ultra® 800X:
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, created through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone, are the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers, boasting a tensile strength 15 times stronger than steel.
Challenge Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: More durable than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura.
Ultra 800X fabric, a high-strength, durable material, is woven with an 800X Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and a 0.5mil RUV film backing, boasting a high abrasion resistance. (Limited availability of Challenge 800 ®without the X weave.)
Performance:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261):
Warp: 250+ lb.
Fill: 250+ lb. L
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884):16,000+ cycles.
Activities:
Protect your lifeline on the journey to the climb or the drop. Ghosted Rope bags protect your ropes from damage, and are the fastest and the lightest way to manage your ropes.
Canyoneering & Canyoning (Does not Float)
Caving
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Ski Mountaineering
Arborist
Void Bag with 70 Meters 8.5 millimeter Semi-static cord.
Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag are designed with decades of technical wisdom, offering an ethereally lightweight solution to protect and manage your team’s lifeline in vertical environments.
Available Rope Bag Sizes: (Approximates) Metric
Bop Bag: $85 9 L, 132 g. 30 M of 6mm, 20 M of 8.5 mm 15 M of 10 mm
Drop Bag: $95 11 L, 134 g. 60 M of 6mm, 30 M of 8.5 mm 20 M of 10 mm
Decent Bag $105 13 L 167 g. 70 M of 6mm, 60 M of 8.5 mm 50 M of 10 mm
Abyss Bag: $115 15 L, 200 g. 100 M of 6mm, 70 M of 8.5 mm 60 M of 10 mm
Void Bag: $130 18L, 260 g. ?? M of 6mm, 100 M of 8.5 mm 70 M of 10 mm
Experience ultra light on every adventure—from canyoneering and caving to ice climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering—with Ether Forged Bags. Every gram saved means less fatigue on long ascents, faster, more efficient movement, and better energy conservation when you're tackling thousands of vertical feet. Our ultralight, durable designs offer maximum capacity without the bulk, giving you the agility and confidence you need to navigate challenging terrain. Upgrade to Ether Forged Bags and transform your journey with gear that’s as relentless as you are.
Ether Forged Bags shed up to 333 grams—about the weight of two smartphones—cutting your gear load to nearly one-third of conventional rope bags so you move lighter and faster all day every day. Compare, there is no equivalent in the market today.
Modern Features:
Engineered to be safely stuffed in your pack, side carried with a shoulder strap (Not Included) to pass around to the team, or securely attached to your harness for a complex multi stage rappel or thrown off a cliff so you can down climb something spicy.
Made from 100% Challenge Ultra® Recylced Sailcloth. So we can be part of the solution to recycling plastic, and we can have the lightest rope bag on the planet that is also durable against abrasion. This means your fibers stay on the bag instead of abraiding into the environment. This is the most durable/lightest rope bag you can buy.
Wide Mouth, with Speed Loops & Self Standing: So we can stuff easy and attach our toggle device.
Dual Steel Grommets: So we can tie a rope handle and faster draining.Yes, steel is super heavy, we tested and tried alternatives.
4 Drain Holes. In addition we 4 holes for faster water flow and moving in wet environments.
Attachable Shoulder Strap (Not Included): Comfort and convenience on the go. Switch from stuffing in a backpack or side carry.
Dual carabiner loop clips. So that we can rappel with our rope, and manage multi stage drops tangle free.
Advanced Materials Challenge Ultra® 800X:
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, created through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone, are the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers, boasting a tensile strength 15 times stronger than steel.
Challenge Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: More durable than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura.
Ultra 800X fabric, a high-strength, durable material, is woven with an 800X Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and a 0.5mil RUV film backing, boasting a high abrasion resistance. (Limited availability of Challenge 800 ®without the X weave.)
Performance:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261):
Warp: 250+ lb.
Fill: 250+ lb. L
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884):16,000+ cycles.
Activities:
Protect your lifeline on the journey to the climb or the drop. Ghosted Rope bags protect your ropes from damage, and are the fastest and the lightest way to manage your ropes.
Canyoneering & Canyoning (Does not Float)
Caving
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Ski Mountaineering
Arborist
Chasm Bag with 70 Meters 9.5 millimeter Static.
Ether Forged Ghosted Rope Bag are designed with decades of technical wisdom, offering an ethereally lightweight solution to protect and manage your team’s lifeline in vertical environments.
Available Rope Bag Sizes: (Approximates) Metric
Bop Bag: $85 9 L, 132 g. 30 M of 6mm, 20 M of 8.5 mm 15 M of 10 mm
Drop Bag: $95 11 L, 134 g. 60 M of 6mm, 30 M of 8.5 mm 20 M of 10 mm
Decent Bag $105 13 L 167 g. 70 M of 6mm, 60 M of 8.5 mm 50 M of 10 mm
Abyss Bag: $115 15 L, 200 g. 100 M of 6mm, 70 M of 8.5 mm 60 M of 10 mm
Void Bag: $130 18L, 260 g. ?? M of 6mm, 100 M of 8.5 mm 70 M of 10 mm
Experience ultra light on every adventure—from canyoneering and caving to ice climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering—with Ether Forged Bags. Every gram saved means less fatigue on long ascents, faster, more efficient movement, and better energy conservation when you're tackling thousands of vertical feet. Our ultralight, durable designs offer maximum capacity without the bulk, giving you the agility and confidence you need to navigate challenging terrain. Upgrade to Ether Forged Bags and transform your journey with gear that’s as relentless as you are.
Ether Forged Bags shed up to 333 grams—about the weight of two smartphones—cutting your gear load to nearly one-third of conventional rope bags so you move lighter and faster all day every day. Compare, there is no equivalent in the market today.
Modern Features:
Engineered to be safely stuffed in your pack, side carried with a shoulder strap (Not Included) to pass around to the team, or securely attached to your harness for a complex multi stage rappel or thrown off a cliff so you can down climb something spicy.
Made from 100% Challenge Ultra® Recylced Sailcloth. So we can be part of the solution to recycling plastic, and we can have the lightest rope bag on the planet that is also durable against abrasion. This means your fibers stay on the bag instead of abraiding into the environment. This is the most durable/lightest rope bag you can buy.
Wide Mouth, with Speed Loops & Self Standing: So we can stuff easy and attach our toggle device.
Dual Steel Grommets: So we can tie a rope handle and faster draining.Yes, steel is super heavy, we tested and tried alternatives.
4 Drain Holes. In addition we 4 holes for faster water flow and moving in wet environments.
Attachable Shoulder Strap (Not Included): Comfort and convenience on the go. Switch from stuffing in a backpack or side carry.
Dual carabiner loop clips. So that we can rappel with our rope, and manage multi stage drops tangle free.
Advanced Materials Challenge Ultra® 800X:
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, created through a gel-spun extrusion process that aligns long polyethylene chains along a molecular backbone, are the lightest and strongest commercially available fibers, boasting a tensile strength 15 times stronger than steel.
Challenge Ultra® 800X Woven Fabric: More durable than 1000D Mil-Spec Cordura.
Ultra 800X fabric, a high-strength, durable material, is woven with an 800X Ultra-PE face blended with high-tenacity polyester and a 0.5mil RUV film backing, boasting a high abrasion resistance. (Limited availability of Challenge 800 ®without the X weave.)
Performance:
Tear Strength (ATSM D2261):
Warp: 250+ lb.
Fill: 250+ lb. L
Abrasion Resistance (ATSM 3884):16,000+ cycles.
Activities:
Protect your lifeline on the journey to the climb or the drop. Ghosted Rope bags protect your ropes from damage, and are the fastest and the lightest way to manage your ropes.
Canyoneering & Canyoning (Does not Float)
Caving
Climbing
Ice Climbing
Ski Mountaineering
Arborist