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Whether you're backcountry skiing or going for a big summit, the Mountain Hardwear Direttissima 55 L pack carries everything you need. It's a durable workhorse for adventures big or small.
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View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking PacksBest Use | Mountaineering Climbing |
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Frame Type | Internal Frame |
Gear Capacity (L) | S/M: 55 liters M/L: 56 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | S/M: 3,356 cubic inches M/L: 3,417 cubic inches |
Weight | S/M: 4 lbs. 11.3 oz. M/L: 4 lbs. 13.5 oz. |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | S/M: 15-18 inches M/L: 17-21 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | S/M: 29-48 inches M/L: 31-51 inches |
Material(s) | Primary: 210-denier nylon ripstop PU/TPU; backer: 100% nylon; lining: 70-denier nylon ripstop 1,000 mm polyurethane (PU), WR C0 100% nylon; bottom: 840-denier, carbonate-coated plain weave 100% nylon |
Frame Material | 7,000-series aluminum |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Pack Access | Top |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
Raincover Included | No |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Dimensions | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
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Just got finished with a climbing trip in Nepal. Happy to say the pack held up excellently througout the entire trek with about 20 kilos, and it stripped down well for summit days. The numerous attachment options came in handy. I initially wasn't too sure about the attachment straps for the brain, but they turned out to be good for keeping my ropes out of the way. We ran into heavy rain, hail, snow, and a good amount of spindrift on the trip. I never used a pack cover. The main compartment stayed completely dry. The brain pockets seemed a bit less weather resistant, but nothing ever got too wet. Ice axe attchment worked well and the large gear loop was good for storing my axe when not using it. Over about 150 miles and 2 climbs I didn't have any thing on the pack break and I am not super careful with my gear.