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Lowe Alpine TFX Summit 65+15 Pack - 4000cu in
Is this good for ice climbing?
By GC
Ranked #1508 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 24, 2009
Is this good for ice climbing?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Brent Doyle
Ranked #580 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 24, 2009
Only in the sense that you might encounter some mixed/ice climbing while mountaineering. For simply single-day ice climbing (for example, an ice fall) this is such a large pack, it would pull you right off the wall. Instead of a 65L pack, you might want to look in the 25-40L range. Osprey Packs is releasing the Mutant 38 pack this fall in the U.S. (not available yet on backcountry.com, try moosejaw.com) that I plan to pick up for ice climbing. Osprey's Variant 28 & 37 packs are also good options, but I am a die-hard Osprey Packs fan and, thus, bias. Ummm, some other solid contenders include The North Face's Spire 32 or Prophet 35, Black Diamond's Sphynx, and Mammut's Ice 45. Hope this helps and best of luck out there!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- NHC330, 1680 Ballistic
- Volume:
- 4000cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- Adjustable TFX 9 back
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 3 Lid, tuck-away mesh water bottle pocket
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 7lb 3oz (3260g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, alpine climbing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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