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By The KY
From Las Vegas,NV
May 14, 2008
My mad bouldering skills.

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

By Greg Speer
From Fort Collins, CO
May 14, 2008
Cat's Eye toprope at Horsetooth

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.

By Alan Nagel
May 16, 2008

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.

By Michael Ybarra
From on the road
May 16, 2008
 Trad gumby tries to go sport on the Lion King, January, 2007

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

By Michael Stacy
From Las Vegas, NV
May 16, 2008

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

I have a lightly used Marmot Eiger that might work for you. I bought it about five years ago and didn't really like it but know others who love that particular model. If money's an issue I'll give it to you. If money's not an issue you can give me a dollar for it.
Let me know if you want it.

By Sticky Nick
From Sandy, UT
Jun 12, 2008

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.

By John McNamee
Administrator
From Littleton, CO
Jun 13, 2008
Pitch 7

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

By Malcom-Kor 9000
From Eldorado Springs, CO
Jun 13, 2008
Here is my bivy on Land of Ra.  Great views!

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

The ultimate climbing pack!

By metrozen
From tucson, az
Jun 22, 2008
profile pic

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.

By Ben Baird
From Boulder, CO
Jun 22, 2008
My Pooch

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

By Nate Oakes
Jun 23, 2008
~2000' above Boulder.

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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