{"id":2466563,"date":"2018-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/uncategorized\/5-new-crag-packs-we-love\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:59:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T18:59:13","slug":"5-new-crag-packs-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/gear-news\/5-new-crag-packs-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Climbing Packs We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Climbing is a gear-intensive<\/a> sport. Between ropes, quickdraws, carabiners, slings, and shoes, it\u2019s virtually impossible to head out for a day at the cliff without carrying at least a dozen pounds of metal, nylon, and rubber. And with\u00a0<\/strong>myriad <\/strong>packs purpose-built for keeping all that gear <\/strong>organized and loads evenly distributed, the options can seem overwhelming. Here are some of our favorite new models we\u2019ve been testing this fall.<\/p>\n

Mammut Neon Gear ($160)<\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy Mammut)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The organization freak in me loves this pack\u2019s<\/a> two big internal gear loops (plenty for a rack of draws) <\/strong>and the back panel that unzips for easy access, with two mesh pockets on the inside for stashing shoes, snacks, and guidebooks. The regular top zipper opening offers up your gear on the go\u00a0as well. Despite its feature-rich insides, this pack has a clean exterior, with just a top brain pocket, a stowaway rope-carry strap, and loops for attaching your helmet. The tapered silhouette keeps your load centered on your back and away from your arms, for optimal range of motion when approaches turn into scrambles.\u00a0\u00a0\u2014Ariella Gintzler, assistant gear editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Black Diamond Crag 40 ($100)<\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy Black Diamond)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No matter how long I wear\u00a0this pack<\/a>, it sits comfortably on my shoulders and hips, even filled with a 70-meter rope, draws, shoes, and a couple liters of water. This is largely thanks to the wide, padded shoulder straps and hipbelt. The\u00a0inside can be reached via a top-loading cinch or a vertical\u00a0zipper on the front. Two smaller pockets accommodate a water bottle or energy bar. With a rope-carry strap on top, this pack is just big enough to fit everything you need for a day out without leaving space to overpack.\u00a0\u00a0\u2014Abigail\u00a0Wise, online managing editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n

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The North Face Cinder Pack 40 ($150)<\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy The North Face)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This 40-liter pack<\/a>\u00a0is light on frills\u2014just a single main compartment and small top pocket\u2014but all-in on the qualities that matter for long days with big hikes in rough terrain. This includes 1,000-denier fabric, burly\u00a0metal buckles, and a comfortable suspension system that <\/strong>holds the pack tight to your back and shoulders\u00a0so it doesn\u2019t move around. <\/strong>The pack body stands up on its own even when empty, thanks to a flat bottom reinforced with strips of webbing, to make\u00a0racking up and packing easy.\u00a0\u00a0\u2014A.G.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Patagonia Cragsmith 32 ($170)<\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy Patagonia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two things impressed me most with this pack: the zip back panel that opens for easy access to all the contents, and how well the Cragsmith<\/a>\u00a0keeps its shape even when loaded up with as much as its 32-liter capacity can handle. It never frumped on my back as I hauled a sport rack, two pairs of shoes, a harness, a helmet, a chalk bag, a shell, and a rope on steep approaches. Credit the thin and long body made of rigid 630-denier nylon. The minimal\u00a0hipbelt does bite into my waist a bit, but load lifters on the shoulder straps keep the Cragsmith close to my back for a comfortable carry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u2014Will Egensteiner, senior gear editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Buy now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Trango Crag Pack 2.0 ($120)<\/h2>\n
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(Courtesy Trango)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2019 update to its popular Crag Pack, Trango kept everything I loved\u00a0from the original: the cavernous 48-liter main compartment\u00a0that\u2019s big enough for your entire kit, the outer mesh shoe pouch, and two elasticized side pockets that are perfect for stashing guidebooks or water bottles on the move. Updates come in the form of 1,000-denier fabric on the pack body (as opposed to 450-denier), a lighter 210-denier\u00a0on the brain and\u00a0side pockets, additional foam back padding, and a small microfiber-lined compartment for stashing a phone or sunglasses.\u00a0\u00a0\u2014A.G.<\/em><\/p>\n

Available in January<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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