Mountaineering Backpacks

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Who is the backpack for?

Answer Women Backpacks for women have a shorter back length. In addition, the shoulder straps and hip fins are adapted to fit the female anatomy.

Answer Men Men’s or unisex backpacks have a longer back length than women's backpacks.

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    Mammut
    Women's Lithium 50 Walking backpack
    Original price £164.95 Price £148.46
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    Mission 75 Mountaineering backpack
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    Trion 28 Mountaineering backpack
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    Traverse 28 S Walking backpack
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    Women's Peak 38 S Dry Mountaineering backpack
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    Trad 30 Dry Climbing backpack
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    Peak Light 30 S Mountaineering backpack
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    Traverse 40 Walking backpack
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    Peak 35 Mountaineering backpack
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    Peak Light 40 Mountaineering backpack
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    Peak 45 Mountaineering backpack
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    Peak Light 38 S Mountaineering backpack
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    Peak 42 S Mountaineering backpack
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    Peak Light 32 Mountaineering backpack
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    All Mountain Purpose 38 Walking backpack
    Original price £144.95 Price £130.46
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    Icefall 40 Mountaineering backpack
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    Cirque 50 Ski touring backpack
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    Torrent 30 Mountaineering backpack
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    Stratos 36 Mountaineering backpack
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    Cirque 25 Ski touring backpack
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    Distance 15 Trail running backpack
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    Women's Lightning 60 Mountaineering backpack
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    Torrent 45 Mountaineering backpack
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    Verglas 40 Walking backpack
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    Women's Alptrek 38 Walking backpack
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    Women's Distance 22 Trail running backpack
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    Serac 50 Mountaineering backpack
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    Black Ice 45 Climbing backpack
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    Icefall 30 Mountaineering backpack
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    Snow Pro Backpack 32 Mountaineering backpack
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    Fang 42+ Mountaineering backpack
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    XC3 45 Mountaineering backpack
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    Serac 40 Mountaineering backpack
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    Rise 34+ Mountaineering backpack
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    Women's Rise 32+ SL Mountaineering backpack
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    Lithium 25 Walking backpack
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    Women's Freescape Lite 24 SL Ski touring backpack
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    Talon Velocity 30 Walking backpack
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    Scree 22 Mountaineering backpack
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    Trail Pro 33 Walking backpack
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    Guide 34 + 8 Mountaineering backpack
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    Talon 33 Walking backpack
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    Exos 38 Walking backpack
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    Talon 44 Walking backpack
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    Talon Velocity 20 Walking backpack
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    Guide 30 Mountaineering backpack
    Original price £141.95 Price from £113.56
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    Women's Trail Pro 34 SL Walking backpack
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    Speed 30 Mountaineering backpack
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    Trail Pro 36 Walking backpack
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    Tived Light 35 Walking backpack
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    Guide 24 Mountaineering backpack
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    Rupal Light 18 Mountaineering backpack
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    Mountain Pro 40 Mountaineering backpack
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Packed up and on the road: mountaineering backpacks

Mountaineering Backpacks

The term mountaineering backpack encompasses a very broad range of items. A mountaineering backpack (e.g. Mammut backpack for tours or Gregory alpine backpack) can be a large Daypack for hikes, a technical alpine backpack or a small trekking backpack.

Sizes and types of mountaineering backpacks

Generally, the term mountaineering backpack refers to a robust backpack, with all the alpine necessities, which is used for activities in the mountains and in the snow such as snowboarding and ski trips, mountaineering and glacier hiking.
Even outdoor sports like (alpine) climbing and (mountain) hiking often require large or specially equipped and robust backpacks that fall under the category of touring backpack.
Therefore, mountaineering backpacks come in sizes ranging from 20 liters to expedition-ready models with a packable volume of 80 liters. Storage space and intended use of the mountaineering backpack often go hand in hand. A guide should therefore help to maintain an overview of the touring backpacks in an assortment of sizes (Caution: For orientation only!):

  • 20-30 liters in volume: Suitable for daylong tours and minimalists with little gear. Particularly suitable for: Ski tours, hiking, climbing.
  • 30-40 liters in volume: Suitable for one to three day tours or short trips with lots of gear while hiking, mountain climbing, mountaineering or on long alpine climbing tours.
  • 40-50 liters in volume: Suitable for tours that last up to five days or require heavier or much gear: Alpine touring, mountain trekking, glacier hiking

Since these are only broad guidelines, you should always pay attention to the recommended use of the touring backpack as well as the robustness of the material and the carrying system (loading)!

Properties of mountaineering backpacks

Unlike hiking and cycling backpacks, mountaineering backpacks are generally high, slim and tight fitting. This is the only way to ensure that the luggage remains firmly on the back even in rugged terrain and while carrying heavy loads.
Instead of creating a space between your back and the backpack (mesh back system), the mountaineering backpack is characterized by its stable position right next to your back. That the ventilation suffers as a result is not as significant, if one considers that such backpacks are quite at home in the mountains.
The materials used in making mountaineering backpacks are tailored towards durability and abrasion-resistance. A high level of robustness must be guaranteed regarding contact with rock and ice. Only a few models are less robust and specially designed for activities involving small loads (Speed hiking).

Fittings of mountaineering backpacks

In order to satisfy the requirements of usage with gloves and in snow and ice, mountaineering backpacks come with some special fittings. Apart from ski and snowboard holders, most models also possess attachments for ice tools, poles, carabiners and ropes.
Few models are coated and thus waterproof. They come with a roll closure. Small details like a separate pocket for avalanche probes and an emergency whistle add that little bit of flair to a mountaineering backpack!

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