Collection: The Ascent Series
The Ascent Series – Where Every Adventure Begins
Minimalist by Design. Maximum by Performance.
The Ascent Series is Weston Gear’s ultralight foundation — built for adventurers who want dependable weatherproof protection without added weight or complexity. These pouches are streamlined, versatile, and tough enough to thrive from thru-hikes to bushcraft camps to international travel.
Every Ascent Series bag is made exclusively with premium X-Pac®, UltraGrid™, or EcoPak® technical fabrics, fully seam-taped for true weather resistance, and finished in a classic minimalist pouch design. No handles. No liners. Just featherlight reliability you can trust mile after mile.
🌟 Why the Ascent Series Stands Out
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Premium Fabrics, Your Choice – Choose X-Pac® for ultralight waterproof laminates, UltraGrid™ for eco-conscious ripstop strength, or EcoPak® for sustainable, recycled performance.
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Fully Seam-Taped – Reinforced seams keep rain, grit, and snow where they belong: outside.
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Minimalist Construction – Built without handles or liners, relying instead on dual zipper pull tabs for simple grab-and-go functionality.
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Handmade in the USA – Every pouch is cut, stitched, and seam-sealed in our Weston Gear studio — no shortcuts, no outsourcing.
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Trail-Tested Durability – Compact, rugged, and reliable in every environment, from alpine ridgelines to city airports.
📏 Sizes for Every Mission
From the pocket-sized 3x3 mini for small tools and trail essentials to larger gear haulers built for multi-day kits, the Ascent Series offers a complete modular lineup. Perfect for:
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Tiny Titans – Fire kits • Pocket first aid • Zippos & micro tools
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Travel & Trail Wallets – IDs • Passports • Boarding passes • Currency
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Compact Storage – Toiletries • Trail snacks • Chargers • Ultralight cook kits
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Bigger Haulers – Puffy jackets • Camp kitchens • Multi-day food kits
💡 Pro Tip: Ascent Series pouches nest and stack seamlessly, giving you endless options to build out a modular system that matches your adventure.
🧵 Materials & Specs
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Fabric Options: X-Pac® (VX15, VX21, VX25, RX30, X11), UltraGrid™ recycled nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, or EcoPak® EPX200 recycled polyester.
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Zippers: YKK® AquaGuard with reflective paracord pulls.
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Seams: Fully seam-taped with UltraTNT for weatherproofing.
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Thread: Bonded polyester thread for maximum strength.
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Origin: Handmade in the USA — one at a time, by Weston Gear.
🖤 The Weston Gear System
The Ascent Series is your starting point — the lightest, simplest option in our tiered lineup. If you need more reinforcement, step up to the Summit Series (taped + grosgrain-bound seams, grab handles, dual zipper tabs). For the most premium refinement, explore the Peak Series (liners, customization, and maximum durability).
Together, they form a modular ecosystem built to help you pack smarter, move faster, and explore further.
Weston Outdoor Gear — Built to Last. Made to Explore.
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Ascent UltraGrid Pouches – Handmade Ultralight Waterproof Gear Organizers with Taped Seams | Hiking, Backpacking & Travel Bags
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X-Pac® Ultralight Ascent Zipper Pouch – Weatherproof Wallet, Passport Holder & Backpacking Gear Organizer
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Ascent Series X-Pac Gear Pouches – Handmade Ultralight Waterproof Organizers with Taped Seams | Hiking, Backpacking & Travel Bags
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X-Pac Ultralight Compact Gear Organizer – Ascent Series Weatherproof Pouch for Hiking, Camping, Backpacking & EDC Essentials
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Summit Series UltraGrid Pouches – Handmade Ultralight Waterproof Gear Organizers with Taped Seams for Hiking, Backpacking & Travel
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Ascent Micro Hauler – Ultralight X-Pac Gear Organizer with Taped Seams
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Ascent Rations Bag – 8x5x3 Ultralight Xpac Gear Organizer | Handmade Hiking, Backpacking, Travel & EDC Pouch
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Ascent Food Bag 10x5x4 – Ultralight X-Pac Gear Organizer with Taped Seams
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Ascent Gear Hauler 11x7x5 – Ultralight X-Pac® Waterproof Utility Bag with Taped Seams
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Ascent Series 3x3x1 X-Pac® Zipper Pouch – Ultralight Waterproof Wallet & Compact Gear Organizer for EDC, Hiking & Travel
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Ascent Series 8x3x3 Ultralight X-Pac® Pouch – Weatherproof Organizer for Travel, EDC, Toiletries & Trail Gear
Regular price From $21.00 USDRegular price