Best Alpine Climbing Packs

Top Climbing Packs The staff at ProLite Gear is frequently asked "what is the best?"

What is "the best" is highly subject based on personal preferences and so there isn't a universal answer for which pack is the best.

However, we can suggest the products we think you should consider for any given category. As such, we have started our "Top 5" series of articles.

In this article we will discuss what features we look for in a climbing pack, and follow that up with our Top 5 climbing packs.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ice Pack

Montane Medusa 32

CAMP M5 Pack

Granite Gear Alpine Vapor

Osprey Mutant 38

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CAMP M5 Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ice Pack

Osprey Mutant 38

Montane Medusa 32

Price

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Summary

A profiled backcountry pack with all the fixings for intensive alpinism and mountaineering.

A perfect companion for your climbing adventures.

Simple, strong, lightweight solution for short alpine adventures or multi-day mountain trips.

Designed for mountain ascents and ultra distance where weight is critical but comfort cannot be compromised.

Specifications

Weight: 1230 g, 2 lbs 11 oz
Volume: 50 L, 3050 cu in

2400 cu/in capacity
Weight: 26.5 oz (750g)

Small (15.0” - 17.0” torso)
Medium (17.0” - 19.0” torso)
Large (19.0” - 21.0” torso)
Large/Tall (21.0"+ torso)

Available w/ either a removable or fixed belt

'Reverse Wrap' ErgoPull Hipbelt
3-Point Haul System
Axe Loops and Gorilla Grip Patch
Floating/Removable Lid
Hydration System Compatible
Hypalon Racking Loops
Lid Pockets and Spindrift Collar
Mutant backpanel
Removable 3-fold Bivi Pad
Thermoformed EVA backpanel
Z-Compression

Fabric: RAPTOR TL
Reinforced fabric: RAPTOR UTL
Back pad / shoulder straps / hip fins: CONTACT Mesh
Side pockets: GRANITE STRETCH
Weight: 913g / 32.2oz
SIZE: ONE SIZE
FIT: Active Mountain

Weight (oz./g)
verified on ProLite scales

2 Pounds 11 ounces

2 pounds 2.5 ounces

2 pounds

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Anonymous

Subject: Best Alpine Climbing Packs

Posted on: 09/02/2011 12:12:27 MDT

Where are pod sacs from? It looks like a really nice pack.

Brad Baumann

Subject: Best Alpine Climbing Packs

Posted on: 09/02/2011 12:16:25 MDT

They are a British company. It was Pete O’Donovan who started making Podsacs in Sheffield back in the early '80s. The design has always been focused on durability, simplicity and functionality. They are among our favorite alpine climbing packs here at Polite.

Anonymous

Subject: Best Alpine Climbing Packs

Posted on: 09/02/2011 12:35:16 MDT

At 2 pounds 11 ounces does the camp m5 have a frame that will carry a decent load? Is it removable.

Glenn

Subject: Pod Sacs

Posted on: 09/03/2011 07:15:53 MDT

I've really been liking my Pod Sacs Black Ice. It's held up well for a few seasons now and is very versatile. They are also priced very nicely for what you get. I think simple is the way to go for a true climbing pack.

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