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Best pack for climbing?

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The KY · · Las Vegas,NV · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 30

Looking for suggestions for a good climbing pack. I do mostly sport with a very small amount of trad mixed in. Thanks!

Greg Speer · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 55

Check out the new Petzl Bug. Perfect for sport where you're not hauling a ton of gear. Nice daisy chain stitched on back for clipping gear, shoes, helmet, etc. Hydration ready, straps for rope on bottom and two straps each side for compression or gear. Also a large pocket for guidebook or whatever. Topo pocket on one of shoulder straps. High waisted so as not to interfere with harness if worn when climbing. About 1100 cc I think. Very well thought out.

Alan Nagel · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2008 · Points: 5

Look at BD Speed. The 33L is good enough for a big day in the mountains, or a very lightweight alpine overnight. What you need and nothing else.

Michael Ybarra · · on the road · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 85

You actually sport climb in a pack? Alpinism here you come...

Nick Faust · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jun 2007 · Points: 15

Although expensive, I would check out the Arc Teryx Miura series backpacks. I really the clam shell design that gives me quick access to all my gear.

John McNamee · · Littleton, CO · Joined Jul 2002 · Points: 1,690

Keep it as small as possible so you partner has to carry all the gear :-)

Malcom-Kor 9000 · · Eldorado Springs, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 30

I suggest one of these rigs. Starbucks coffee of course would be optional.

The ultimate climbing pack!

metrozen Geoffrion · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 235

I use the Kelty Kids FC 3.0. Just remove the child and replace with rope. The shoulder straps and hip belt are outstanding and there is plenty of room for draws and whatever gear under the child seat. The removable day pack is a killer feature too, I usually stuff it with food and water. The diaper changing pad is great for sitting on or for keeping your feet clean when swapping shoes. It even has a kick stand.

I swear. It's not just because I am too cheap to buy yet another task specific pack.

Ben Baird · · Boulder, CO · Joined May 2008 · Points: 10

check out the REI outlet store online, they had a nice BD pack for cheap .

Nate Oakes · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2006 · Points: 235

I have a DaKine Poacher pack that I use for backcountry skiing and climbing. I've been very satisfied with it. The main compartment has a huge zipper access on the back, so you don't have to get in through the top. It has a hydration system that screws directly into a standard Nalgene bottle instead of a bladder, something I really enjoy. Good size for a sport or reasonable trad rack, rope, harness, shoes, food, and water. Well-designed hip belt and backpack straps. And it's been great in the backcountry in the winter, too. A little pricey (I think mine was $125), but for all-year use it's easily justifiable to me.

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