day pack for climbing
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Hey me and my bro are looking for day packs to buy for those long trad climbs. Anyways, Id like to hear some peoples opinions on what is the best types or brands to use for this type of thing. Info on hip straps, size, frame, brands, price would be ideal. Thanks a lot |
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Here's a good place to get started... |
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The Black Diamond Bullet and Hollowpoint make a great pair for a long day of trad climbing. Extremely durable packs, especially the Bullet. |
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i use the old mec bliztcrag 13L which they unfortunately no longer make ... mec.ca/product/5000-664/mec… for the rockies or for the off season something larger with a bit more space might be prudent ;) |
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I use the BD bullet for really small stuff, but the REI Flash 18 is the bomba. Light, is a little pig too. One guy gets the rope, one the rack. And it's cheap too. Or go bigger with the 22. |
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cool.thanks a lot guys! Anyone have any experience with the petzl bug pack? It's a little pricey, but it might be worth it idk. |
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bearbreeder wrote:i use the old mec bliztcrag 13L which they unfortunately no longer make ... here is the the pack i recommend for people for places where you dont need to bring alot, like squamish and yos ... 22$, 350g, 14L, 420D fabric ... backed by the MEC warranty as well mec.ca/product/5000-664/mec… for the rockies or for the off season something larger with a bit more space might be prudent ;)Perfect! I'm so sick of fast and light gear marketed towards climbs that don't require those tactics. This pack looks great and unless you're speeding climbing at your limit tying to set records and shit. |
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I'm a big fan of the BD Speed 22. It's great for alpine or multi-pitch cragging. Removable, floating lid and removable waist strap. blackdiamondequipment.com/e… |
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I tend to want something a little bit bigger than most people seem to be posting. I've got the Deuter Guide 35. I think it's a good size, big enough to fit a rope and a bunch of trad gear on the hike to the crag. There is also a lighter version, the Deuter Guide Lite 32. |
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climber57 wrote:cool.thanks a lot guys! Anyone have any experience with the petzl bug pack? It's a little pricey, but it might be worth it idk.I have the BUG and really like it. Very durable. I rarely use the straps on the bottom of the pack and have been meaning to cut them off. I've climbed hundreds of pitches with this pack on and hauled it extensively. No real wear so far. The compression straps are nice as it is a bit larger than other packs like the Bullet. With a Nalgene, headlamp, approach shoes, hat, and rain jacket, it still has a bit of room. On the approach, I can typically get my half of the rack in there as well as my harness when wearing approach shoes and packing climbing shoes. Rope typically is backpack coiled and tied on over the pack. For alpine, I would want something a bit bigger....I just got a Cold Cold World Ozone and really like it for slightly larger loads. |
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I've been really happy with the Petzl Bug for multipitch. I carried a huge sharp rock with fossils in it out from a climb one day and it tore the bottom a little so I've been thinking about replacing it (probably I could just sew it but I'm a bit of a backpack whore). That MEC pack above ^^^ is lighter and cheaper, so maybe that will be my next one. |
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Another option... |
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Thanks a lot guys! I really appreciate everyones input and I think I've decided to get the Petzl Byg as it is what I like the most. Cheers! |
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Depends on the day, but I have two packs that are grabbed a lot: |
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The CiloGear worksacks are absolutely amazing. I just bought the 40L after putting the 60L though its paces for many months. Absolutely everything is customizable, the tool carry is perfect, and they compress very well (even my 60L can compress down to a workable ~20L). |
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Deuter Guide. I have the 45 but the 35 is good also.
In 40 years of climbing hands down best pack I've ever owned or carried. It has everything you need and nothing you don't need IMO. |
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I think one thing that's confusing the discussion here is some folks took his questions to be about packs to wear while climbing and others are talking about packs to get to the climbing. |
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Does anybody have any opinions/experience with the MEC spirit 30 Daypack? mec.ca/product/5024-833/mec… or the MEC AlpineLite 24 Backpack (Unisex) ? mec.ca/product/5028-695/mec… |
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the old mec alpinelights were stellar packs for the price ... several of my partners have one |
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Pat Cleary wrote "Depends on the day, but I have two packs that are grabbed a lot: .... |
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Cilogear 30L Worksack.....super lightweight and customizable. 1 pound lighter than the speed 30 for $20 more in price. every pound counts if you're spending all day on a route |