Ascensionist Pack 35L

Der Rucksack wirkt für 35l größer als verleichbare Modelle. Rollverschluss und Wasserdichtheit wäre wünschenswert. Seitliche Kompressionsriemen bzw. Möglichkeiten wären super.
Tragekomfort und Passform super für meine Größe.

Very light and efficient design. Love the fit and simplicity of the pack!

Love that this pack comes in three sizes, it's often challenging for me to find a technical climbing pack with a long enough back for me. Aside from that its a nice simple pack I use for daily alpine and rock guiding.

My only complaint is the pack doesn't come with compression straps that attach to the compression strap attachment points and I have found no way to purchase these separately. For quick overnight alpine climbs 35l is a great size, but without compression straps you can't attach a foam pad or picket easily to the pack.

The 1st generation Ascensionist packs garnered a dedicated following as versatile, light, tough, and surprisingly comfortable climbing packs. This generation seems to be a return to form with minimal-but-effective suspension and a lidless, "pull to open, pull to close" cowl closure.

This pack carries well and moves well, and its comfort rivals that of much heavier, more complicated designs. The design is simple, but the size and shape of the pack are well suited to single day and overnight adventures with climbing gear.

The fabric and construction are basically perfect for all-around, weight- and function-conscious climbing activities: it's tough, light, weather resistant, and simple to use. . . and there aren't many parts to fail.

The outside top pocket gets an upgrade! It now remains easy to access even when the pack is full, the closure is cinched, and a rope is strapped across the top. Also the opening direction of the cowl closure has been re-oriented toward the grab handle, so contents are less likely to spill when the pack is open while hanging at a belay.

By my estimation, this is the best lidless ~30–40L pack for mixed climbing disciplines on the market right now. It's cheaper and easier to find in the US than a competitor (sounds like "pupilak"), and has a simpler closure system.

My only gripe is that there's no smaller version for single-day multi-pitch climbing, and the 35L version doesn't include side straps to compress a smaller load. I expect this could be resolved by (a. ) including side straps like those on the 55L pack, or (b. ) making a~15–20L version of the pack; for my part, I'd prefer to see both. I'd happily replace a competitor (sounds like "conceal") with a ~20L Ascensionist pack with simpler suspension and a zipper closure.