An ultralight, alpine-ready climbing backpack built to handle brutal terrain
Engineered specifically for alpine, rock, and ice climbing, this 30L pack trims non-essential weight without sacrificing a shred of durability. Constructed from revolutionary ALUULA Graflyte™ fabric, it delivers unrivaled tear resistance in a frame that weighs next to nothing—so you only carry the gear that matters. Built to take a beating against sharp rock and ice, it naturally develops a unique patina over time without compromising its weather-resistant performance.
Features
Integrated mini-lid automatically seals the main compartment and doubles as a secure rope carry
Six integrated front lash points and dual dog-bone tool attachments offer fully customizable external gear setup
Fast pull-to-open and pull-to-close drawcord access paired with an external WaterTight™ zippered pocket for key items
Materials
ALUULA Graflyte™ fabric (fused polymer films)
Specs
Volume: 30L
Length: 55cm
Width: 27cm
Depth: 17cm
About
You may only know Arc’teryx from their pristine final products—but in our opinion, it’s all the hard work and experimentation behind the scenes that deserve an even bigger shoutout. From their homebase in Vancouver, every new jacket goes through a training regimen rivaled by the montage in Rocky IV—where it’s brought to the breaking point, refined, and refined again between rounds of high-tech lab testing and punishing field trials in Arc’teryx’s backyard, the British Columbian Coast Mountains. The end result is famously clean and functional outerwear that pushes the outdoor industry to new heights with every iteration. Seriously, GORE-TEX jackets would not be as lightweight and durable as they are today without the work these guys put in. Our picks from Arc’teryx are jackets and fleeces we’d feel comfortable wearing every day. Simply put, they’re as indestructible as mountaineering gear but also look put-together on your train ride into the office.
