Comparing Climbing Packs
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Price | $89 List Check Price at Backcountry | $120 List $106.33 at Amazon | $80 List $79.95 at Amazon | $120 List | $115 List $114.95 at REI |
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Pros | Simple, great zippered pocket, streamlined | Durable, functional, versatile | Comfortable, easy to pack, great packing volume | Durable, fully featured, ready to haul | Durable, comfortable, simple |
Cons | Limited attachment points, easy to drop stuff | Heavy, no key clip, not tapered | Heavy, average durability, no emergency whistle | Heavy, pricey | Heavy, few hydration features |
Bottom Line | Though there are no extra features, this bag ticks all the boxes for multi-pitch climbing | Though it's heavy, this pack makes up for it with durability and great climbing features | This pack is great to climb with and easy to load, though it's not particularly light | An excellent choice for long routes in the desert due to excellent durability | This comfortable and utilitarian pack is light on features but heavy on durability |
Rating Categories | The North Face Rout... | Mystery Ranch Skyli... | Petzl Bug | Mountain Hardwear M... | Black Diamond Creek 20 |
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Specs | The North Face Rout... | Mystery Ranch Skyli... | Petzl Bug | Mountain Hardwear M... | Black Diamond Creek 20 |
Capacity | 16L | 17L | 18L | 20L | 20L |
Measured Weight | 1.1 lbs | 1.4 lbs | 1.1 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.7 lbs |
Padded back | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fabric Type | 420D nylon | 1000D cordura nylon | 400D nylon | Cotton/polyester blend with 200D nylon kevlar dobby | 1200D polyester with TPU coating |
Whistle? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Accessory Pockets | One external zip | One internal zip, one external zip | One external zip, one external open, one internal zip | One external zip, two internal zip, stowable mesh side pocket | One internal zip |
Outside Carry Options | Daisy chains | Top strap, side straps, ice axe attachments | Top strap, one daisy chain | Detachable mesh side pocket, top strap | Top strap, two daisy chains |
Hip Belt | Yes, removable | Yes, removable | Yes | Yes, removable | Yes, removable |
Hydration System Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Key Clip | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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