Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

As an avid hiker, I recognize and appreciate quality gear. I wanted a more comfortable option for day hikes, but also for overseas travel. I do not like to check bags. I just loaded this down for a day hike, and I can tell my sleeping bag and tent would be accommodated just fine with this bag. It's very comfortable hiking all day. We are traveling to Italy and this bag is perfect. No zippers on the back of the bag for thieves to open while in crowds. My Macbook in a neoprene sleeve fits in the large zipper mesh pocket against the back panel inside. The chalk bag is great for dirty clothes or whatever you like, wallet, keys. Plenty of room for packing cubes, photo bag, and interior zipper pocket up top great for wallet and keys, dirty clothes, etc. To ensure the length is suitable as a carry on, I pulled out the frame, and sawed off 2". You can go without it, but it's nice the way it keeps the large opening open. With the frame shortened, the top and bottom now compress to make the bag well within the 22" length limit. The integrated velcro wrap on the shoulder harness makes a great handle and it's easy to make the bag and harness a compact carry on. The lid will zip open too so more than one way to access the interior, and there is a zipper pocket on the very top....great forn quick access to maps, plane/train tickets, etc. The bottom of the bag is especially protective and this, with it's overal rugged build, makes it bombproof for the outdoors or travel. It's easy to run a 1" strap around the body with quick release to compress bulging loads. If you really need to make it secure, buy one of those locking steel mesh pack covers from Pacsafe. The mesh bags rolls up into a small nylon pouch, easy to carry along if needed.

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

Mammut hit the nail right on the nose with this pack. The Neon Gear is an awesome pack that carries rope, protection, helmet, harness, and even a ground tarp, with enough room to spare for a lunch, snacks, and large water bottle. The integrated rope bag has to be one of the most innovative components of this pack. The rope bag opens flat to make a small ground tarp, then draws shut for a convenient carry to the next crag. Having the gear rack at the top of the bag keeps draws and protection neat and accessible. We took an extra tarp to lay our packs and gear on because the ground was wet, it was easy to lash the tarp on to the top of the pack. I also use that top lashing point for my helmet, the straps are in a Y configuration that will keep a helmet from jostling around on the hike in. The pack seems small, but once you load all of your crag gear into it, there is room to spare. The back paneling is somewhat weak, but it's comfortable enough for a 2 mile hike to the crag. The options of loading from either the top, or unzipping the back panel makes it easy to get to gear. The chalk bag is also nice, I didn't use it at first, once I started using it the bag kept my chalk from spilling out of my bucket. Once again this pack is awesome, if you crag climb it's a great hit.

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

Love this pack! All of my basic climbing gear fit (helmet, harness, draws, rope, guide books, food) but it's a tight fit. I have to hook my shoes to the outside. If you are bringing more gear or extra clothing, consider strapping the rope to the outside of the bag. The included rope bag has made packing and transporting the rope much easier. Not the largest of rope mats but it does the job.

The fit is extremely comfortable. I am a tiny chick and I can handle this bag on steep approaches. Plenty of adjustment spots and the back support is uber comfortable.

Some pros: My absolute favorite discovery was the whistle on the upper strap. My dog is going deaf and this whistle actually came in handy when she wandered off. It's a small feature, but between that and the included rope bag, I wouldn't consider another pack. Also, this pack is sturdy and stays upright even when I remove my gear (unlike other packs that tend to crumple and are a pain to load).

Some cons: Would like one more outer zipper pocket, possibly on the hip belt. Not sure exactly how this pack is hydration compatible but I've managed to fit my camelbak bladder in along with my gear. I'm just not finding a hole for the straw.

I tried on about 20 packs and for the price, convenience, and comfort, I am perfectly happy with this pack! I've banged it around every weekend for the past month and it still looks brand new.

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Just got this Pack. I was looking for something to haul my rope and gear. So I thought to myself,"thats what your dividends for". I was initially thinking this pack might be to small. Boy was wrong. This pack can hold my 60m rope, helmet, chalk bag, harness, shoes, webbing & slings(more than enough), carabiners and the gear loop on the inside can hold about 14 quickdraws comfortably. The pouches on the inside/out are more than large enough to fit whatever else I may need. The only thing I would change about this pack might be have more gear loops on the outside. But this is more than made up for by how much you can haul inside the pack. Also, I might make the shoulder straps more adjustable. But even so it fits my frame perfectly so I can't really complain. I will also add that when loaded this pack feels completely comfortable and doesn't feel as heavy as it is. This is probably due to the internal frame which is also removeable. The tarp that come with this bag is more than large enough and nice because it is seperate from the bag. If your looking for a bag that can fit all your stuff this is it.

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This pack is amazing! I bought it a little over a month ago to carry all of my climbing gear. I'm so glad that I made that purchase.
It holds my 60m rope no problem, and could easily hold a 70m or longer rope. The rope bag is about as convenient as possible and it cinches up nicely for quick and easy transportation of the rope alone. Even with the rope, it still has room to hold my harness, shoes and a change of clothes, plus the rack at the top to hold quickdraws is a nice feature. I only have 10 quickdraws right now and there's plenty of room for more. The chalk bag holder is great so that you don't get chalk on any of your gear inside. The two points of entry (top, and where your back makes contact) is also convenient. The top part that opens has a zippered mesh pocket that I use to store my phone, wallet, keys, etc. The loops on the outside are great for attaching caribiners. When completely loaded, the pack is still extremely comfortable to wear, even for an extended period of time. If you want to use it as a duffle bag, it's possible with the cinch they have incorporated onto on of the shoulder straps.
I can't believe how well thought out this pack is and praise Mammut for making such an awesome pack. I highly recommend this pack to anyone looking for something to hold all of your climbing gear and more.

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

This backpack is a dream for all Rock Climbers, it fits my 60m Rope, 3 harnesses, 18 quickdraws, 3 pair of climbing shoes, and the basic belaying and safety equipment. And it is very comfortable due to the metal casing.

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I love this pack. Its perfect for everything its intended for. I get compliments everywhere I go with it.

I carry a 60m rope, 15 draws, grigri 2, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 chalk bags, 2 harnesses, whole bag of miscellaneous biners, ascenders, brushes, cordelette etc etc, small towel, guide book, gloves, squid clip, set of rain gear, lunch for myself and my 2 large dogs, as well as keys wallet etc. I LOVE THIS PACK.

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

I bought this bag about a month ago now and absolutely love it! i was looking for a bag to leave my climbing gear in so i could grab and go which is how i use this. I love the way it opens from the torso NO zipper issues i'm a 6'6" big guy and the pack fits great. It was more than what i was looking for Mammut rocks!

Comments about Mammut Neon Gear 45 Climbing Pack:

Needs more loops outside. Not so great for long distance hikes.

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I used to love my Metolious rope bag, a gear bag, a helmet and a camera all dangling off my when I was hiking up to a crag. The worst was hiking out to the sunshine wall in vantage. With this bag, I can consolidate all of those into 1 bag.

All in all, this bag is great. I usually pack a 70 meter rope, helmet, shoes, 14 quick draws, 3 belay devices, harness, personal anchor, 1 liter water, chalk bag, lunch/snack and guidebook. That is pretty all the bag can handle on the inside, but you can also strap a rope or a tent to the top, and strap the helmet to the back.

Best:
- Rope tarp included, so much better than a separate rope bag!
- Dufflebag handles. So useful when you're jumping from climb to climb
- Giant backside door, great for quickly packing and unpacking. Keeps everything at your finger tips
- built in rack. I love being able to clip my gear right into the pack.

Cons

until I went to climb down to the Sunshine wall out at Vantage. Since it was in its own bag, the rope and my helmut and all my stuff