Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body: Pocket and Belt Add-Ons
By Zpacks | Level Up Your Next Adventure | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guías de compra
Buying the Arc Haul Ultra 60L as a body only? Here is how to choose the shoulder pouch, detachable webbing belt and top side pocket that actually earn their place.
Quick answer
Start with the Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body only if you already own a compatible belt and straps, then add a Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper for items you reach for while walking and a Top Side Pocket only when your load needs outside overflow. Treat the Detachable 1" Webbing Belt as a replacement or second-belt purchase, not a universal first add-on.
Why the body-only listing changes your add-on math
The Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body is sold without its belt and straps, so the add-ons you choose have to solve two different problems: completing the carry system and organizing the load. That makes the purchase order matter more than the number of accessories. If you are replacing a worn body on a pack whose belt and straps still fit, spend the budget on pouches. If you are building a pack from scratch, the belt and strap decision comes first because no pocket will fix an incomplete harness.
On-body access versus outside capacity
The Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper and the Top Side Pocket look like similar upgrades, but they serve opposite moments. The shoulder pouch keeps small items in reach without stopping, while the top side pocket moves bulky gear like a cooking pot or rain gear to the outside of the pack. Adding both is reasonable only if you have a clear item for each. Otherwise the pouch wins for most hikers because it changes how often you stop, not just how much you carry.
The belt is a compatibility question, not a comfort upgrade
The Detachable 1" Webbing Belt is listed as compatible with the Bagger and Nero backpacks, not the Arc Haul Ultra line. That does not make it a bad accessory, but it does mean you should not assume it will complete an Arc Haul Ultra 60L body. Check the belt and strap system your specific pack body requires before buying this webbing belt as a substitute. If you already run a Bagger or Nero, it is a straightforward replacement or spare.
Decision rules for the Arc Haul Ultra 60L add-ons
- You already own a compatible belt and straps: Buy the Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body and put the savings toward a Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper for on-the-move items. Confirm your existing harness fits the body before ordering.
- You are building the pack from scratch: Source the belt and straps your Arc Haul Ultra 60L body requires first; add pouches only after the carry system is complete. A pouch cannot substitute for a missing belt.
- You carry a camera, phone or map within arm's reach: Choose the Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper; its exterior mesh pocket also holds small items like lip balm, a whistle or a compass.
- Your 60L load regularly overflows: Add Top Side Pockets for bulky gear like a cooking pot or rain gear, and use the space behind them for trekking poles, an umbrella or a fishing pole. Buy side pockets for overflow, not for quick access.
- You own a Bagger or Nero and need a belt: The Detachable 1" Webbing Belt fits those packs; trim the webbing if needed and route it through the loops before replacing the buckle. This belt is a Bagger and Nero accessory, not an Arc Haul Ultra harness.
Product facts that affect the decision
- Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body: The Arc Haul Ultra 60L is sold as a backpack body only, with belt and straps sold separately. Budget for the missing harness parts before you spend on pouches, or the pack will not be carryable.
Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack Body - Detachable 1" Webbing Belt: The Detachable 1" Webbing Belt is listed as compatible with the Bagger and Nero backpacks. Do not buy it expecting it to complete an Arc Haul Ultra 60L body; confirm your pack's belt system first.
Detachable 1" Webbing Belt - Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper: The Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper is designed to hold items you need ready, such as a small camera, wallet, map or smartphone. It is the add-on that reduces stops on the move, so it earns its place before extra outside capacity.
- Top Side Pocket: Top Side Pockets carry extra gear such as a cooking pot or rain gear on the outside of the pack while leaving room for taller items behind them. They solve overflow and long-item carry, not quick access, so buy them only when your 60L load actually spills over.
Who should buy which add-on
Best for
- Hikers replacing a worn Arc Haul Ultra 60L body who already own compatible belt and straps
- Thru-hikers and day hikers who want a phone, map or snack within reach without stopping
- Packers whose 60L load needs outside overflow for a pot, rain gear or long items
Not for
- Shoppers who need a complete backpack and have no belt or straps yet; buy the complete pack instead
- Arc Haul Ultra owners looking for a replacement belt; the Detachable 1" Webbing Belt is listed for Bagger and Nero packs
- Hikers who prefer everything inside the pack and never carry long or bulky items outside
