Mountain Hardwear South Col Backpack

Mountain Hardwear South Col Backpack

The Mountain Hardwear South Col Backpack is a versatile pack that lets you trek to basecamp, and then strip down for the summit. The suspension system of the South Col is comprised of a HDPE framesheet with an alloy rod which is easily shaped to the user's back, a compression-molded foam back panel that balances comfort, ventilation and snow-shedding, and dual density shoulder straps and a hipbelt to distribute the load evenly for maximum comfort. When you're looking for a sleeker, minimalist pack, the frame sheet and lid of the South Col can be removed, and the hip belt can be swapped for an included webbing belt. Tighten down the clean looking hide-away compression straps on the South Col backpack and compress the load to the body for stable, quick runs. Attachment points accommodate a full load of tools, like ice axes, skis, and poles. When you're out in the cold, the last thing you want to do is take off your gloves to fumble with your pack buckles. That's why Mountain Hardwear has redesigned their buckles to make it easy to operate with gloves. Fully loaded, this big mountain pack carries 76 liters. Stripped down the South Col will still hold over 70 liters, and weigh just 1 pound! Perfectly suited for alpine climbing, the Mountain Hardwear South Col Backpack can withstand the toughest conditions.