Multipitch packs

Apologies if this thread has already been hashed out but I was unable to find one. I'm looking for a good, small pack for the second to wear on long routes. What are people digging on these days?

BD Bullet is my go to... fits a litre of water, rain coat, a few bars, and some other essentials depending on what your doing...good for carrying extra equipment as well.

BD Bullet, Arc'Teryx Fly. REI Flash 18 is cheap if not as durable, but it's fine for years of use if you're not dragging it up chimneys.

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I have a Cold Cold World Ozone and love it. Its bomber built, narrow in profile, no problems carrying with a helmet on and looking up - its completely minimalist. With that you can call Randy and he will customize it any way you like.

I use mine for rock climbing and even ice climbing when its a "balmy day" out (tips on how to pack it for the winter came from Dane at Cold Thistle)!

coldcoldworldpacks.com/ozon…

Big +1 to the flash 18. Sick alll around bag and perfect for climbing. Not as durable but at 35 bucks it's a killer deal

I use the Levitator Pack by Outdoor Research. Awesome little pack that doesn't interfere with my harness and can carry everything I need for the day too. The cost isn't bad either!

outdoorresearch.com/en/acce…

+1 for the Flash 18, though I admit that I always get nervous with it in a chimney.

Just get a bullet style pack thats 12-18L and weights < 500g

If you are doing cracks, especially chimneys, offwidths and the occasional haul het something with at minimum 400D fabric, preferably 800D+ if you want it to last

Dont spend more than 50 dollahs

I use an old mec blitz crag that i picked up years ago for 17 dollahs ... 13L or so and 1000D fabric, has dedicated haul loops

Partner with it ...

bearbreeder wrote: I use an old mec blitz crag that i picked up years ago for 17 dollahs

Petzl Bug. Good pack, hauling capable.

haha had to check to make sure I didn't answer this thread, but I use the Flash 18 and the BD bullet.

Flash for when I have to carry a bit more stuff. I used to use a BD RPM, but it was too soft in general to carry a trad rack for long hikes. I grabbed an older model MH scambler for those as it has more of an internal framesheet for bigger mountain days.

Haha, I've posted to the other threads and the Outdoor Gear Lab review. I've used both the Petzl Bug and the BD Bullet and several others extensively, going all the way back to the iconic LaFuma Gaston Rebuffat summit pack, and I think the Bug is a better mousetrap (let's face it, any old bag is going to be fine).

The Bug is intelligently rectangular and has a number of cute climbing-specific features, but the main thing about it I like better than the Bullet is that the Bug has compression straps, and I like a pack that is tight and close to the back and doesn't roll around when part empty.

Some people might not like the fact that the opening zipper on the Bug doesn't go down very far. This is on purpose, to help guard against things dropping out of the pack when it is hanging from an anchor and you are fishing for stuff inside, but a longer zipper is a little more convenient much of the time.

I've worn and really like the BD bullet. However I am interested in the DMM Zenith
dmmclimbing.com/products/ze…

Anyone used this one and have an opinion?

Another vote for the Petzl Bug. The rope straps on the bottom are also a nice touch, for long hikes in to your climb. The two [minor] complains that I have about the Bug are that the rope straps don't have clips (I may add cut them and add clips myself) and that the pouch intended for a hydration bladder is only designed to accommodate a 2L bladder. You can put a 3L bladder in the main compartment, but it slides around a bit, and can get in the way of the other stuff you keep in the main pouch.

Big fan of the Cilo Gear 20l Worksack.

cilogear.com/20lws.html

Carries nice and high. Comfortable. Holds just enough for a long day.

the Misty Mountain Power Pack is what I use and love.

Burly construction and the zipper set up makes it really easy to get into when clipped into the anchor at a belay.

Misty Mountain Power Pack

The new Pataguchi 20L Ascensionist is is pretty rad. Less durable than a Petzl Bug but more diverse for different kinds of climbing..

I have a Deuter Speedlite 20 that I love.

I use it for sierra peaks and other long multipitch days. It's compatible with 2L hydration pack bladders and will fit your lunch, jacket, etc..

For me it also does double-duty as a general daypack for hiking, bike commuting, I take it bouldering...basically does it all.

I bought an REI Flash and the thing started ripping within a few days. Just wasn't worth it at all. Had the Deuter now for 2 years, still going strong

Nick Stayner wrote:http://www.mountainproject.com/v/best-multi-pitch-backpack/106786705 mountainproject.com/v/what-… mountainproject.com/v/new-t… Google- less than 2 seconds! The REI Flash is a good one if the second will be the only one wearing it, or have both the leader and the second wear smaller Camelbacks w/ rain shell, food, etc... I've gone both ways.

I have one of these. It's tiny and doesn't fit shoes, but you can stuff a puffy, water, and food in there. Maybe a first aid kit.

blog.urbanrock.com/2012/05/…

I like how it carries-- easy access, sits high and not in the way.

I don't like the triangle shape, it makes it weird to pack.. But, it's a nifty little thing.

I have an Arcteryx 16L pack with a drawstring closing at the top. That pack is crazy light and carries everything well in the summer and the winter.

The only minus is when it rains. I was on long route last week when it started to thunder and rain heavily. I was looking forward to changing into dry shoes at the bottom but forgot to close the top tightly. I wanna say Arcteryx has redesigned this.