What is your favorite small pack for multi-pitch climbs?

Thinking of getting a small pack to wear on multi-pitch rock climbs.

Needs to hold a quart to quart and a half of water, a windbreaker, a small headlamp, and a couple of energy bars.

Something light and carries well when leading.

What do folks have that they like?

Blue Ice Warthog 26l blueice.com/products/en/hom…

Awful colour (or so my climbing partners say), but simple and bulletproof.

This has been addressed in numerous previous threads. The search function works well.

But...my favorite is this: (cheap, lightweight and right-sized) Not very durable, though, but at this price, it's almost disposable.

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I have that Blue Ice Pack if you want to buy it. I just have to many packs.

Cameback Rogue. It's more of a water bladder holder with a tiny zip pocket for a headlamp and snack. You can slip your rain coat in with the water bladder.

I use the REI flash or BD bullet. The flash is a little pig..holds alot, super light, and cheap.

there are so many packs out there! One Ive used alot and is inexpensive and readily available at alot of places is the BD Bullet. Solid and simple.

Metolius Waste Case. tag it up with the tagline.

CiloGear 20L Hauly if you want something extremely durable that carries well. It's like the Bullet, but without the zipper to blow out. Can also be hauled with little ill effect, but not as durable as the Waste Case obviously...
Ya get what ya pay for, so it's twice as much as the Bullet, but will last longer.

I have a 10L Deuter pack and it works very well for this purpose. I believe it is this one: backcountry.com/deuter-spee…

I like the Misty Mountain Power Pack quite a bit. Fits well and is durable.

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Another vote for REI Flash. Had mine for 3 years, and though it looks flimsy, I beat the hell out of it.

I have super rugged old canvas sack that works well for multis, but I was looking at the two smallest BD speed series packs, the 22 and the 30 for longer days and alpine adventures. Does anyone have any experience with these packs or a preference between them?

Just picked up a wild things guide pack in the sale. Haven't taken it out yet but I felt cool wearing it around my office after it came in the mail today. Seems bomber, lots of strappy things, lid might be detachable.

My Speed 30 carries nicely, but it's a bit flimsy. I put a hole in it the first time I took it up 5th class terrain.

I use this and I love it beyond words:

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I don't agree with all the conclusions, but that's just me. At least have a look at outdoorgearlab.com/Climbing….

I like the Petzl Bug. petzl.com/en/outdoor/vertic….

+1 Petzl bug, super comfy and carries a lot of stuff, great for long approaches and climbs well, better than the REI flash in my opinion.

IF that's all you're carying though, better idea is to not carry a pack at all. Here's my strategy:
-Buy one of the Platypus 1L bottles (REI sells them)with a handle and clip it to you--they're super durable (as long as you don't run into a catcus) and they weigh nothing when the water runs out.
-Invest in the patagonia houdini or similar ultralight windbreaker and clip that to you
-Buy a chalkbag with a pocket (I use the Mammut Togir)--I carry an emergency knife (Trango Piranha), emergency headlamp (Petzl E-lite) in there as well as a few bars (I've even fit an apple in there with a bar).
-I replaced the chalkbag strap with webbing (or cordelette works well) for an emergency anchor, and I string a roll of tape on there for a 'first aid' kit.
-You can also invest in a very small stuff sack like an REI ditty sack to either shove a warmer jacket into or other assorted stuff.

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MarktheCPA wrote:Just picked up a wild things guide pack in the sale. Haven't taken it out yet but I felt cool wearing it around my office after it came in the mail today. Seems bomber, lots of strappy things, lid might be detachable.

rgold wrote:I don't agree with all the conclusions, but that's just me. At least have a look at outdoorgearlab.com/Climbing…. I like the Petzl Bug. petzl.com/en/outdoor/vertic….

BD 22 is sweet. Paired with another small, stuffable pack makes for a sweet alpine combo.