HPL #063
HPL Series
LAB TEST:
Nathan's Human Propulsion Laboratories (HPL) conduct brutal product experiments with the help of dozens of top-level athletes. These HPL Experiments may be shooting for a world record or a new personal record - or perhaps a less tangible goal, like putting on an ultra or introducing ten road runners to the trails. Like all experiments, their progress toward achieving these goals with the help of Nathan products is tracked, studied, and reported. The Nathan HPL Series includes the products inspired by and named for their respective athletes.

David Horton
In the summer of 2005, legendary ultrarunner
David Horton (or as we call him
HPL Experiment #063) set out from the
Mexican border, headed to Canada on the Pacific Coast Trail. His
goal: to set a new speed record of 63 days. We designed several
custom products to help Dave achieve his dream. The HPL #063,
named for Dave, is one of those products we thought others
could use to achieve their own dreams.
- 2-way Propulsion Harness
- Compression from pak exterior to waistbelt and shoulder straps
- 3 liter hydration bladder with fi lter-compatible screw-top closure and bite valve
- Wide mouth, roll-top closure
- External zippered top pocket
- Twin front pockets on shoulder straps for quick access to energy food
- Expanding rear quick-stash pocket with 6061 series hardened-aluminum exoskeleton
- Two large pockets on waistbelt
- Vertically adjustable sternum strap
- Quick access to insulated hydration bladder compartment
- Quick access hiking pole/ice axe slot
- 1.5" wraparound waistbelt
- Internal 6061 series hardened-aluminum frame
- Weight: 2 lb. 2 oz.
- 2000 cubic inch capacity in main compartment


