Ultimate Direction Fastpack 25
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Does anyone use the UD Fastpack 25 as an daypack for alpine climbing? It has everything I want from a daypack, but I’m finding it’s not very comfortable when loaded with gear (small rack, crampons, tools, puffy, few other miscellaneous l things). Anyone have experience with it that can speak to long term use/comfort for that type of activity? |
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I’ve used a BD Distance 15 which is a similar style vest pack. I don’t find it comfortable or practical with a full rack of gear. Carrying a rope with it sucks too. The best thing I have used it for is solo alpine climbing and carrying on the approach to take on route. I find the vest style packs to have more freedom of movement compared to traditional packs. Once manufactures catch on, I think vest packs will be a lot more popular for climbing. |
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The UD SCRAM is probably a better choice for alpine climbing type activities. I have one and have been really happy with it, and it's specifically designed for a broader range of activities than just fastpacking. |
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I have the Fastpack 25, I bought it used at some point for $30 ... glad I didn't pay more, I have the same feelings: It rides way too high and doesn't carry weight comfortably. I also have an 18L UD skimo race pack and I have been similarly unimpressed with the fit and the way it carries weight. |
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Kyle Tarry wrote: The UD SCRAM is probably a better choice for alpine climbing type activities. I have one and have been really happy with it, and it's specifically designed for a broader range of activities than just fastpacking. +1, I’ve been using the SCRAM a lot ski touring and light ski mountaineering and have been v happy |
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Have both the 25 and scram - get the scram, |
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Is the SCRAM that much more comfortable? I really like the FP25 because of the big exterior pockets (great for wet crampons or a belay jacket between pitches). I can add my own ski loop and hook for skimo stuff. |
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Maybe go for the ALL MOUNTAIN, as it can actually carry a rope/rack. The SCRAM is tiny, and what I use for a pair of approach shoes and a chalk bag. (Here's a review). The ALL MOUNTAIN would have the capacity of a Fast Pack ~30, but have that capacity in the main compartment, without any pockets on the exterior. Those mesh external pockets do get beat up in an alpine setting. |
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Landon Lim wrote: I’ve used a BD Distance 15 which is a similar style vest pack. I don’t find it comfortable or practical with a full rack of gear. Carrying a rope with it sucks too. The best thing I have used it for is solo alpine climbing and carrying on the approach to take on route. I find the vest style packs to have more freedom of movement compared to traditional packs. Once manufactures catch on, I think vest packs will be a lot more popular for climbing. I tend to agree. Much better than anything from cilogear |
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t.farrell wrote: Is the SCRAM that much more comfortable? I really like the FP25 because of the big exterior pockets (great for wet crampons or a belay jacket between pitches). I can add my own ski loop and hook for skimo stuff. I've never used an FP so take this for what it's worth, but... the pic on the UD website looks like the FP shoulder straps attach higher on the pack than on the SCRAM (i.e. more like a running vest and less like a backpack). The SCRAM straps attach low on the pack and I'd think that would allow the waist belt to be more effective when needed. I'd be fine with the SCRAM if I was carrying a light rack, crampons, tools, extra layer and water - if I had a rope / much more on top of that I'd probably use something else. For me the SCRAM is more comfortable than the BD Blitz 20, which is my other comparable pack. |
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SCRAM, All Mountain, Fastpack Both the SCRAM and the Fastpacks attach at the top of the back padding - the Fastpack does have a rolltop that would extend higher if you stuff it with... with stuff. The All Mountain seems like just a large SCRAM, so it's extra carrying capacity would mostly be lower. All the packs run high to be more runnable. |
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Resurrecting this to post my solution. It’s basically a copy of a BD Speed 22 with a big mesh pocket and straps replaced with a vest system. Sits lower than the UD Fastpack and is much more comfortable |
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wow, beautiful. |
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t.farrell wrote: Resurrecting this to post my solution. It’s basically a copy of a BD Speed 22 with a big mesh pocket and straps replaced with a vest system. Sits lower than the UD Fastpack and is much more comfortable Did you make this? Can you make another one? |
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Jared Chrysostom wrote: I did make this and am planning to make another because I’m still tweaking the design. After that I might try to digitize the pattern. It’s honestly pretty easy to sew. This was my first time ever using a sewing machine. |
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Nice work! Let's see it in action! |
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t.farrell wrote: Resurrecting this to post my solution. It’s basically a copy of a BD Speed 22 with a big mesh pocket and straps replaced with a vest system. Sits lower than the UD Fastpack and is much more comfortable Dude, pass on the goodies! How'd you make this? I'll buy a sewing machine right now if you can share the process |
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chance wagner wrote: Second this haha, if it's easy to sew as a first time sewer I'm game to fuck around and see what I can create. |
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