Versatile, light, rugged. The Alpha AR is made for the demands of ice and alpine climbing. It’s built from our Hadron LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid fabric - a proprietary material that redefines the standard for lightweight abrasion resistance and alpine durability. The pack’s removable framesheet and lid let you shed weight, and the pull-to-open/pull-to-close main compartment is easy to access with gloves on. Custom daisy chains and dual dog bones securely attach tools and gear, the ergonomic hipbelt and shoulder straps provide a comfortable carry, and your rope straps under the lid.
Technical Features
- Weather resistant
- Durable
Pack Attachment Configuration
- Six integrated front lash points
- Custom webbing daisy chains for lashing items, ice pick capture webbing accommodates a range of angles
- Dual dog-bone tool attachments
Pack Compression Strap Configuration
- Top strap securely holds ropes
Pack Design & Construction
- Dual haul loops/carry handles permit hauling or clipping off at a snow anchor
- N315r HT nylon 6,6 LCP fabric is a high tenacity nylon with a liquid crystal polymer ripstop grid
- Removable framesheet and back panel for versatility and packability
Pack Dimensions
- Alpha AR 35 Backpack = Length (REG/SRT): 63/59cm, Width: 32cm, Depth: 25.5cm, Centre Back (REG/SRT): 59/55cm
Pack Hydration
- Micro-webbing hydration hose loops
- Hydration port allows for ease of tube passage outside of main compartment
- Hydration reservoir sold separately
Pack Lid Configuration
- Top lid with WaterTight zipper can be extended or removed
Pack Loading & Closure Configuration
- Large, webbing pull-tabs for quick and easy, glove-friendly access
- Pull-to-open / pull-to-close drawcord main compartment with a weather protective top flap
Pack Pocket Configuration
- Main compartment pocket
- Security pocket under lid with key clip stores phone, keys and other small items
Pack Suspension Configuration
- Padded, contoured shoulder straps
- Padded, breathable hipbelt
Sustainability
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign criteria
- Self fabric uses PFC-free DWR: PFCs are a class of chemicals used to provide highly effective water repellency to textiles, but are known to persist in the environment.
Materials
- French Regulation: AGEC Law - Article 13
- Origin of fabric: KOREA
- Origin of dying: KOREA
- May release plastic microfibres into the environment when washing
- Hadron - N315r HT nylon 6,6 LCP - bluesign Approved Material, FC0 DWR