Patagonia Launch First Technical Pack Range For Spring 2014 – Climbing Gear News

THIS SPRING 2014, PATAGONIA OFFERS ITS FIRST LINE OF TECHNICAL LIGHTWEIGHT CLIMBING PACKS FOR FAST AND LIGHT ALPINE ENDEAVORS. IT ALL STARTED WITH OUR CLIMBING AMBASSADORS’ REQUEST. THEY WANTED A LINE OF SUPER CLEAN PACKS STRIPPED OF EVERYTHING BUT THE FEATURES THAT MATTER MOST TO THE BEST ALPINISTS. PATAGONIA’S TECHNICAL TEAM WORKED WITH THEM TO CREATE A COLLECTION OF PACKS THAT FOCUS ON SIMPLE,
FUNCTION-DRIVEN DESIGNS.

The design was guided from start to finish by Patagonia’s quest for simplicity, functionality and durability. Our Ascensionist Packs let a climber take everything they need without leaving anything behind. They are lightweight, streamlined and efficient – not overbuilt – just thoughtfully built for their intended use.

Technical details

• Integrated asymmetrical spindrift collar opens wide for easy packing and draws shut in one motion.
• The 35L and 45L packs have an additional spindrift collar that can deploy to protect your gear when you have overstuffed the pack and are compatible with A-frame ski carrying options.
• Adjustable ice axe loops offer a multitude of carrying options.
• Designed to carry a load efficiently and stay out of the way while climbing with a helmet and rack of gear.
• The 35L pack’s hip belt has adjustable pads that can be removed to create a simple webbing hip belt, or you can remove the entire hip belt for ultralight travel.
• The 45L pack’s padded hip belt can be removed to create a simple webbing hip belt.
• Fabric: Body: 6.25-oz 210-denier nylon semi-dull double-ripstop and 6.05-oz 400-denier nylon ripstop. Lining: 1.8-oz 40-denier nylon doubleripstop with a polyurethane coating and silicone finish and 200-denier polyester.
• These packs are offered in three sizes: 25L, 35L and 45L. The 35L and 45L come in different torso length.

PRICES
25L: £90 / 35L: £120 / 45L: £140

COLOURS AVAILABLE
Tailored Grey, Eclectic Orange.