Osprey Packs Stratos 18 Backpack
Built for a full day of motion, the Osprey Stratos 18 backpack featuring the AirCore suspension keeps the air circulating behind the back. Even the most driven hiker will notice the increased range of comfort when the temperature rises. Hydration options are also abundant on the Osprey Stratos 18 daypack. Bottles fit nicely in the two stretch woven side pockets and a hydration bladder conforms nicely in the cavity immediately behind the AirCore suspension. Yet another option is to place a bladder in the internal hydration sleeve and then routing the tube out one of two exit ports, depending on personal preference.
Price: $78.99
Arc'teryx Miura 30 Backpack
A mid-sized convertible, the Arc'teryx Miura 30 Backpack is a RollTop loader that can be filleted open, via a full-separating front panel, for super easy gear access. Two internal gear racking loops organize climbing gear, while a top pocket, kangaroo pocket and hydration bladder clip with hose port add logical stashing points. Two modular/removable external load straps keep the load from shifting, and help to provide two different configurations for attaching a rope to the outside. A full-on suspension system is highlighted by anatomical shaped hipbelt and shoulder straps, HDPE framesheet, two 6061 aluminum stays, and Spacemesh backpanel.
Price: $198.95
Arc'teryx Khazri 35 Backpack
Designed for speed and physical economy on the mountain, the Arc'teryx Khazri 35 Backpack is a lightweight alpine focused pack with room for the essentials, and leaves the superfluous features at home. How fast and light is up to you, with strippable V-frame suspension, removable aluminum stays, removable hipbelt with thermoformed hip pods, removable hip belt gear loops, removable dual density framesheet, and removable lid. Strip it all down, and it compresses for light forays, or a summit bid.
Price: $139.89
Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack
As one renowned rock climber put it If you plan on climbing alpine style, then the Direttissima is the pack for you. The Direttissima's straightforward design allows you to fill it to the brim with everything you need for base camp without breaking your back. Take off the lid and strip it down for the perfect Alpine assault pack. The Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack is a 52 liter, heavy duty climbing pack for long days in tough conditions or multiday trips. With removable hip belt, frame sheet and lid, the pack can be compressed to the body for small loads. Compression straps tuck away for a clean look and superdurable HardWear tarp slides over rocks and sharp edges.
Price: $189.95
Black Diamond Quantum 55 Pack
The ultimate blend of light weight and load-carrying ability in a technical alpine pack, the Quantum comfortably hauls heavy loads in the high peaks using our fully modular V-Flex suspension system that conforms to your back. Cushy 15 mm foam is used in the ergonomically-curved shoulder straps and 14 mm in the waistbelt with additional, stiffer foam added on pressure points for weight distribution. It's built with ultralight, durable and water-shedding VX 21 Dimension Polyant laminated fabric and lined with lightweight 30d SilNylon. For summit pushes, alpinists can minimize the Quantum by removing the V-Flex suspension, top lid, waistbelt and crampon straps. Additional lightweight, webbing waistbelt included.
Price: $167.89
Mountain Hardwear Dihedral Backpack
Compact and tough, this 40 liter pack hauls enough gear for an overnight. Hip belt, frame sheet and lid are removable, and the pack can be compressed to the body for small loads. Compression straps tuck away for a clean look and superdurable HardWear tarp slides over rocks and sharp edges.
Price: $127.89
Mountain Hardwear Splitter Backpack
Our panel loading crag pack. Pack is durable enough to lay face down in the dirt, allowing users to organize climbing equipment and keep it clean. Compartments designed for clothing, ropes and hardwear.
Price: $127.89
Mountain Hardwear Superscrambler Backpack
A unique blend of technology and simplicity in a pack designed for alpinists and trekkers who value lightness above all. The SuperScrambler includes a closedcell foam backpanel pad and Mountain Hardwears unique HardWave thermoformed framesheet that keeps the backpanel flat and smooth, while preserving flexibility. To reduce weight further, remove the framesheet and fold a sleeping pad into the internal backpanel pocket to create a simplified, yet padded, suspension. This is a pack for advanced users who know how to pack for minimum weight and maximum comfort.
Price: $103.89
Deuter Futura 28 Daypack
Deuter's star player maintains its clean lines: Our top seller in the hiking range has a surprise in store with its new distinguished style. The Futura daypack remains true to its roots: top features combined with perfect Aircomfort ventilation. It looks just as good in the office or out shopping as it does on day hikes.
Price: $114.95
The North Face Spire 32 Climbing Backpack
Compact, but not too skimpy, The North Face Spire 32 Climbing Backpack is just the right size for technical climbing and mountaineering. Lightweight, versatile, simplistic, and technically dialed, this pack satisfies all fast and light adventures. Compressing for small volumes and extending to max it out, the aluminum stays are removable, the burly fabric lightweight, and features the prerequisite haul loops – removable hip belt – reinforced ski loops – tool loops hydration compartment – and ice axe loops. Pack savvy, there's nothing more you could want from this top loader.
Price: $103.09
