Mountain Hardwear Alpine Light 35 L Pack
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A midsize alpine climbing pack that's ideal for in-a-push missions and ultralight one-bivy ascents, the Mountain Hardwear Alpine Light 35 L pack offers up durable, ultra-comfortable performance.
Shop similar products- Lightweight nylon/Spectra® ripstop fabric is highly durable and abrasion resistant
- Undyed fabric uses reduced chemicals and processing compared to dyed fabrics
- 7001 series aluminum frame with foam framesheet supports loads to provide comfortable carry and is removable to reduce weight
- Padded shoulder straps with dual-density foam for a high level of comfort and support
- Removable padded hipbelt with zippered pocket storage for versatility and added comfort
- Main compartment is easily accessed through a quickdraw top for fast entry and secure closure
- 2 external, zippered side pockets at top and an internal removable pocket keep smaller items more accessible
- Multiple lash points and ice axe cradles create versatile tool-lashing and crampon-attachment options
- Versatile webbing compression secures external gear
- Streamlined and durable back panel sheds snow
- Reinforced loops for A-frame ski carry
- Front and rear grab loops
- Rope strap for external carry
- Hydration reservoir compatible (reservoir not included)
Imported.
View the Mountain Hardwear Alpine Product LineView all Mountain Hardwear Climbing Packs| Best Use | Climbing Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 35 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 2,136 cubic inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 14.9 oz. |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 26-46 inches |
| Material(s) | 80% nylon/20% polyethylene |
| Frame Material | 7000 series aluminum |
| Number of Stays | 1 |
| Pack Access | Top / side |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 3 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Very good
Very good pack overall. Some feature choices escape me. Why does an alpine climbing pack have fanny pockets on the waist belt? The belt should be bulk-free minimalist; and if anything have gear loops (… see the scramblers pack for hiking. No fanny pouches and gear loops). This midsize day pack would be better off with true top lid-pack rather than side pockets. I’m not a fan of the metal hook closure for the top. It can come undone too easily. The pack is no longer made of full spectra (now only 20% fibre). This is likely a cost saving measure. Enough complaining…. Living room loaded testing: the fit is excellent.
Rides great
Bought this pack a month ago for ice climbing. So far it has been a great pack, and trimmed down just enough but still has full features. I've used this pack to carry larger loads, including snowshoes, and it has been incredibly comfortable. My biggest complaint has been the top flap isn't as long as it should be. This seems to force your rope to catch on the storm flap if the bag isn't fully loaded. The next issue is the ice tool handle retainers come loose incredibly easy. This isn't the biggest deal, but on long approaches (South fork, alpine, etc) you'll have to re-tighten the tools down a couple times. Other than that that pack has been a major upgrade from my previous season. I'm considering getting the 28 for smaller objectives as well.
An Excellent Pack
I don't typically write reviews. I am writing this one as the only rating out there I do not believe does justice to such a good pack. The fit on me was great, the durability of the pack and function are excellent. I have used it for just over a year and there are some signs of wear and tear but this thing has been through a lot with me doing 3-4 night alpine climbing trips. I am considering buying a second one in the case this gets discontinued soon and I would have to say the functionality and durability make this one of my favorite packs I've ever owned. One other downside...I must have purchased before the brain was included, sadly as I do not have that feature.
Good bag, but small buyers take caution
Bought this pack for ice season and have traveled and climbed with it a fair bit this winter. It is holding up well to airplane travel and being tossed around at the crags however the big reason for three stars is the fit. I ama 5'4, 120#, 'athletic build' (aka- climber shoulders) female and the pack straps are just too wide for comfort. Regardless of how much weight is in the pack, it is extremely uncomfortable and too wide in the shoulder unless I have the chest strap buckled to suck the straps in. A bit disappointing since I poured over reviews before buying. Hopefully this saves some smaller folks the trouble and shame on me for not trying on packs before buying!
Ugly Color
Well, with $100+ I would consider a spare one for ice climbing trips that I have to check in and don't have to carry a bigger pack, but looking at one color option it makes me sick. I probably look silly if I wear a Hyperlite pack because I don't belong to those elites yet. And this one makes me look even more silly trying to look like Hyperlite folks.
Excellent pack for mountain adventures
I've used this pack for about a year. Rock climbing, alpine climbing and ski touring. Moderate use. It is my favorite pack. Not so many features that it's overwhelming, but all the features I want. I find it to be comfortable on long days and with a heavy load. You can really fit a lot inside and all the bits you want on the outside have good attachment points. My only criticism is that care must be taken when storing ice tools (There's no worry when storing a normal ice axe, only water-ice tools). It looks like they might have changed this since I bought it, but the fabric used on my version (grey at the bottom) was easily ripped by the tools and more easily punctured. This doesn't happen when storing crampons on the front --- I really wrench those down and the material appears to be bomb proof. I feel like I will be (mostly) more careful stowing my ice tools now, but I have shortened the life of my pack a little, which is too bad because I like it so much.
Not good and not a mountaineering pack
Terribly designed inside and out. Attachment points for ice axe, terrible. Pack features, terrible. Even the color is useless. The white color of the pack blends right in with the snow up on the mountains. You’re just as well off carrying everything in a kitchen trash bag.
Lightweight with all the features for ice climbing, including outside crampon straps.
As a mountain guide, I always look for lightweight and this pack is exactly that! All the features I need for ice climbing, including outside crampon straps.
Performance
Solid bag. I can hold a lot of gear in this bag with room to spare.
Nice bag but not as pictured for some reason
Nice bag, haven't taken it out yet but it will get a full testing on multiple peaks this winter. Couple of things that were weird. The belt I got is not the belt in the picture. One of the reasons I liked this older model was that the belt is white which stands out against my black jacket and A) is easier to quickly access and B) looks nicer. The pockets on the belt I received are black which is clearly not what is demonstrated in the picture. There's a lot of additional black piping and some buckles that are black and again, not what's pictured. Fit wise it seems ok but I am a little concerned to put actual weight in it due to how the shoulder straps lay. I can't seem to find a position for the chest strap where it's tight enough to do anything AND doesn't pull the shoulder straps off of my body on the outside edge. Being a female with boobs probably doesn't help but I've never actually had this problem with a bag before so it's just odd. It seems like it will drive the inner edge of the shoulder straps into my chest which will end up being quite painful but I haven't tested it yet so not 100% sure. The accessories like crampons loops, daisy chain, hook closure, pockets, zippers, etc all works as intended and seems well thought out.