Mountain Hardwear Alpine Light™ 28 Backpack

For one-day weather windows, alpine rock climbs out of a basecamp, and multi-pitch backcountry ice routes, the Alpine Light™ 28 provides streamlined, ultralight performance and also makes an ideal leader’s pack for big, multi-day mountain routes.

• Uses: Alpine Climbing
• Undyed, High-Tenacity Nylon Ripstop is both lightweight and highly durable
• Lightweight closed-cell foam frame-sheet supports loads to provide comfortable carry, is removable to reduce weight, and frame-sheet doubles as a seat pad
• Two external side pockets and internal removable pocket keep smaller items accessible
• Durable and quick access tool carry system accomodates a full range of mountaineering axes and technical ice tools
• Without frame sheet pack stows into internal pocket
• Rear grab loop
• Streamlined and durable back-panel sheds snow
• Padded shoulder straps with dual density foam for high level of comfort and support
• Hydration reservoir compatible
• 25mm webbing hip belt
• Quickdraw open and close main compartment
• Modular center rope strap to accommodate various external carry and compression setups
• removable front webbing straps provide quick, secure, and durable lashing for crampons and other external gear