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Looking for a lightweight 55–65L pack for multi-day hiking + mountaineering
**Looking for a lightweight 55–65L pack for multi-day hiking + mountaineering**
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a new backpack that I can use as an **all-rounder for multi-day hiking and mountaineering**.
Most of my trips are 2–4 days in the Alps, sometimes sleeping in a bivy/tent around 2,500–3,000m. I’m also getting more into mountaineering, so I’d like something that can grow with me rather than buying separate packs for every activity.
Ideally I’m looking for:
Around **55–65L** (I’d consider up to 70L)
Relatively **lightweight/ultralight**, ideally around 1–1.3 kg
Comfortable with roughly **15–20 kg**
Tall/narrow shape rather than a wide trekking pack
**Shoulder strap pockets**, especially ones that can carry soft flasks, similar to trail-running packs
Accessible side bottle pockets
Ice axe attachment(s)
Ability to carry skis/poles
Some way to securely carry a rope on top
Top-loading or roll-top design
Reasonably weather resistant
Durable enough for scrambling, via ferratas and mountaineering
I know getting **all of this in one lightweight pack is probably unrealistic**, so I’m happy to compromise on some features. I’m also flexible on budget if there’s something genuinely worth paying more for.
I’ve been looking at packs such as the **Durston Kakwa 55, Osprey Mutant 52, Exped Lightning 60, Blue Ice Stache 60**, and even some lightweight **hike & fly packs**.
Basically I’m looking for something halfway between a **trail-running style pack, an ultralight trekking pack and a mountaineering pack**.
Does anything like this actually exist? What would you recommend?
#activity #hiking
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**Looking for a lightweight 55–65L pack for multi-day hiking + mountaineering**
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a new backpack that I can use as an **all-rounder for multi-day hiking and mountaineering**.
Most of my trips are 2–4 days in the Alps, sometimes sleeping in a bivy/tent around 2,500–3,000m. I’m also getting more into mountaineering, so I’d like something that can grow with me rather than buying separate packs for every activity.
Ideally I’m looking for:
Around **55–65L** (I’d consider up to 70L)
Relatively **lightweight/ultralight**, ideally around 1–1.3 kg
Comfortable with roughly **15–20 kg**
Tall/narrow shape rather than a wide trekking pack
**Shoulder strap pockets**, especially ones that can carry soft flasks, similar to trail-running packs
Accessible side bottle pockets
Ice axe attachment(s)
Ability to carry skis/poles
Some way to securely carry a rope on top
Top-loading or roll-top design
Reasonably weather resistant
Durable enough for scrambling, via ferratas and mountaineering
I know getting **all of this in one lightweight pack is probably unrealistic**, so I’m happy to compromise on some features. I’m also flexible on budget if there’s something genuinely worth paying more for.
I’ve been looking at packs such as the **Durston Kakwa 55, Osprey Mutant 52, Exped Lightning 60, Blue Ice Stache 60**, and even some lightweight **hike & fly packs**.
Basically I’m looking for something halfway between a **trail-running style pack, an ultralight trekking pack and a mountaineering pack**.
Does anything like this actually exist? What would you recommend?
#activity #hiking
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