Which rucksack is best for Alpinism

claxxix

Hi lads,

I’m trying to decide on a rucksack for Alpine Mountaineering. I’m hoping to do Mount Blanc this year but also want a bag that will go the distance and be able to cope with the rigours and requirements of a climbing rucksack as well. As I said I have few rucksacks in mind but I’d love to hear yer suggestions as to what particular rucksack ye can recommend. I reckons the rucksack should be around 45 – 55 litres.

Thanks,
claxxix.

Tells

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=297315

I have one of these. Used it in the Alps last year and for cragging in Ireland regularly. Excellent bag..

pats87

I agree, the Osprey Mutant 38 is prob the best bag there is!!! So comfortable, tough and rugged.

The volume depends on the back length, so might not be big enough if you have a small back. The large is 41L, medium is 38L, and the small is 35L (i think, might be a bit smaller).

Mitch Buchannon

There is a little (well fairly little) known UK climbing brand called Crux. This company makes serious climbing and mountaineering gear.

The packs they make dont have all the fancy (meaning heavy and or useless) crap many other brands have on their bags. Their honest to god no fuss packs that will last a lifetime.

The website is: http://www.crux.uk.com/

They also do jackets/pants/sleeping bags and tents.

Osprey packs are good too, they just dont seem as robust to me as the Crux packs do.
You could also look at Grivel / Arc-Teryx / Millet (Not the shop incase your wondering) / Berghaus / Deuter / Lowe Alpine.
I have a Deuter Alpine Guide (35L) about 3 years old. Its still going strong and still looks well but if I had known of Crux at the time I would have bought them.

Thats probably thrown a spanner in the works but hopefully it gives some food for thought.

Millet: http://www.millet.fr/?id=millet_int
Deuter Guide 35L: http://www.deuter.com/en/products/33589_Guide35u_483_08_ENG.php

preacherman

Mitch Buchannon wrote: »

There is a little (well fairly little) known UK climbing brand called Crux. This company makes serious climbing and mountaineering gear.

The packs they make dont have all the fancy (meaning heavy and or useless) crap many other brands have on their bags. Their honest to god no fuss packs that will last a lifetime.

The website is: http://www.crux.uk.com/

I have a crux ak 47 and its a great pack. They come in different fixed back lengths though and its worth trying them on to get the best fit. They are expensive but as Mitch says it should last a lifetime.

Andrew

adagio

I use a Deuter Alpine Guide 45+ and love it.
But just checked the crux site and it looks like good gear, if your going to spend that money though I'd definitely recommend that you visit one of their stockists rather than ordering over the tinternet.
Good luck.:D

pats87

Crux stuff is very good gear, but I'd still choose my Mutant any day.

Also, I know a lot of the Osprey bags are not that robust (to make them lighter), but the Mutant was designed for the Alps and the likes and is as tough as any other bag you can get.