I have a MH Hueco 36 L which has features that I like, place for helmet, rope strap across the top of the bag, side pockets. But I don't like how bulky it is when trad climbing. I just started leading and have followed with it on several routes. Usually I feel like I'm swimming in it or that it shifts around too much.
To carry 60m rope, a trad rack, rock shoes, helmet, water in either bottles or hydration pack, food, jacket, etc, what is everyone's go to pack. Mostly I think I'll be on the Flatirons as I learn, later easy thing on Lumpy, much later Chaos Canyon. So I wouldn't mind something to get me toward my later goals.
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Re: Climbing backpack
Have you checked out either of the Variant or Mutant packs from Osprey? Maybe one them will fit the bill:
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I have the Variant 52 for alpine climbing but it is probably too big for what you'd be using it for so I'd check the smaller version.
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I have the Variant 52 for alpine climbing but it is probably too big for what you'd be using it for so I'd check the smaller version.
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Re: Climbing backpack
Check out http://www.alpineluddites.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. John, the owner, is a climber and will design whatever you want. He's done two packs for me and I've been very happy. Warning these are custom and will be about be about 30% more than retail packs. For me the customization features were worth it.
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Re: Climbing backpack
I'm not the biggest fan of Osprey for trad climbing. Too many bells and whistles and strings and whatnot.
Typically, we'll divy up gear so one person has a larger pack and one a smaller. Large pack stays at the base and small comes with on the follower.
MEC alpinelite 25 is my preference. Black diamond has a number of great purpose built packs for this too, but a partner had durability issues with the buckles. The patagucci alpinist packs are also great, but I don't like the closure system combined with stiffness on the 25L.
One of my main criterion is whether or not I can look up with the pack on.
Typically, we'll divy up gear so one person has a larger pack and one a smaller. Large pack stays at the base and small comes with on the follower.
MEC alpinelite 25 is my preference. Black diamond has a number of great purpose built packs for this too, but a partner had durability issues with the buckles. The patagucci alpinist packs are also great, but I don't like the closure system combined with stiffness on the 25L.
One of my main criterion is whether or not I can look up with the pack on.
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Re: Climbing backpack
I like the Cold Cold World Chernobyl, but sadly don't get to use it very often for it's intended purpose (climbing).
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Re: Climbing backpack
This.Monster5 wrote:Typically, we'll divy up gear so one person has a larger pack and one a smaller. Large pack stays at the base and small comes with on the follower.
And this.Monster5 wrote:One of my main criterion is whether or not I can look up with the pack on.
Packs that are comfortable and luxuriously featured on the approach are always going to be suboptimal while climbing, though low weight and compressibility will help. When contemplating a similar question a year or three ago, I went (and have been very happy) with a hipster Cilogear pack. That said, I know plenty of folks who like their BD, Patagonia, Osprey, etc.
One additional thing to keep in mind is your objective(s): alpine climbing and longer-approach cragging in the mountains have very different needs. As Mr. Monster mentions, proper planning with the partner is critical: if I'm carrying the rack, then there'd best be some really remarkable reason for me to also be carrying the rope.
