Product Overview
The Hollis ST Elite offers a backplate-and-wing setup with the convenience of an adjustable harness.
Its padded Elite 2 harness provides shoulder adjustment and quick-release buckles, making it easier to put on, remove and refine the fit. Choose between two single-cylinder packages to suit your equipment and travel priorities.
Key Features
Padded, adjustable Elite 2 harness
Quick-release shoulder buckles
Three harness sizes
Travel and Standard configurations
Backplate Backpad 2.0 included
Cylinder cam bands included
Technical Specifications
Brand: Hollis
Model: ST Elite
Configuration: Single-cylinder backmount
Harness: Elite 2
Harness sizes: XS/SM, MD/LG and XL/XXL
Travel wing: ST22 — approximately 10kg lift
Standard wing: ST35 — approximately 16kg lift
Travel backplate: 3mm aluminium Backplate 2.0
Standard backplate: 4mm stainless steel Backplate 2.0
Wing outer shell: Laminated 1680D Cordura
Inner bladder: 420-denier nylon
Colour: Black/Red
What’s Included
Selected ST wing with inflator assembly
Backplate 2.0
Elite 2 harness in your selected size
Backplate Backpad 2.0
Cylinder cam bands
Travel: ST22 wing, aluminium backplate and Delrin-buckle cam bands.
Standard: ST35 wing, stainless steel backplate and stainless-steel-buckle cam bands.
Cylinder, regulators, lead weights and optional weight pockets are sold separately.
Compatibility & Options
Choose your configuration and harness size from the dropdowns.
Travel — ST22 / Aluminium
The lighter backplate and approximately 10kg-lift wing provide a compact option for single-cylinder travel equipment.
Standard — ST35 / Stainless Steel
The heavier backplate and approximately 16kg-lift wing offer an alternative for configurations requiring more lift.
Choose according to your cylinder, exposure protection and weighting requirements.
Harness Sizing
XS/SM — Extra Small / Small: Chest 71–102cm; waist 66–97cm.
MD/LG — Medium / Large: Chest 86–122cm; waist 81–107cm.
XL/XXL — Extra Large / Extra Extra Large: Chest 102–127cm; waist 97–122cm.
These manufacturer measurements are a guide. Consider your torso length and exposure protection as well as chest and waist measurements. Adjustable straps refine the fit within each size.
Need Some Advice?
Contact us for help selecting your harness size or comparing the ST Elite with the continuous-webbing ST System.