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Alpine ruck
Written on Nov 17, 2021
Review for
Mystery Ranch Scepter 35 Pack
The pack has a nice harness system. There is a dedicated compartment for avalanche equipment. It appeared a little heavy to me. In, addition mystery ranch has a new ice ax attachment system. The top compression strap is used to secure the ice ax. This seems somewhat suspect on security of ic tool. I returned it.
Lightweight Alpine Kit
Written on May 29, 2020
Review for
Gregory Alpinisto 38 LT Climbing Packs
The Gregory Alpinisto 38LT is a good all around alpine pack.
It has room for a carefully packed oveernighter. In addition it is lightweight, has a daisy chain, ice tool attacments, removable lid, independent rope security strap. There is a nicely design removable HDPE framsheet. The frameset actually feels like it's molded to the curvature of your spine with the sitting comfortable against the lowest region of the lumbar. This helps the pack distribute weight exactly where it needs to be. The Alpinisto is lightweight too which has not been Gregory hallmark. It's a great highly specialized alpine ruck unfortunately it did not fit my back.
It has room for a carefully packed oveernighter. In addition it is lightweight, has a daisy chain, ice tool attacments, removable lid, independent rope security strap. There is a nicely design removable HDPE framsheet. The frameset actually feels like it's molded to the curvature of your spine with the sitting comfortable against the lowest region of the lumbar. This helps the pack distribute weight exactly where it needs to be. The Alpinisto is lightweight too which has not been Gregory hallmark. It's a great highly specialized alpine ruck unfortunately it did not fit my back.
General ice axe
Written on Apr 23, 2020
Review for
Petzl Summit Evo Ice Axe
The Summit Evo is a good general ice axe. However, I thought it was a little heavy. In addition, I didn't really like the textured spray on the handle. It seemed to me that it would wear off over time. In my opinion there are other ice axes out there at a better price point. Blue Ice offers a similar ice axe approximately 50g lighter, great swing, better textured grip design, $40 cheaper, and get this....you get a sliding pommel, pick and adze protector, and a spike protector GRATIS. Nobody offers that..but it makes perfect SENSE.
Affordable alternative dry bag
Written on Apr 23, 2020
Review for
ALPS Mountaineering Dry Sack
The Alps mountaineering dry sacks are basically the same as the more expensive dry sacks offered by Sea to Summit.
I have dry sacks from both manufacturers and can not tell the difference besides the priceline. Both bags are the same sizes, offer compression, lightweight, and offer a similar fabric bottom, which allows air to be forced out when stuffing. I purchased the medium size which I use with my Marmot Lithium 0 long sleeping bag. It's a good fit and relatively easy to stuff.
I have dry sacks from both manufacturers and can not tell the difference besides the priceline. Both bags are the same sizes, offer compression, lightweight, and offer a similar fabric bottom, which allows air to be forced out when stuffing. I purchased the medium size which I use with my Marmot Lithium 0 long sleeping bag. It's a good fit and relatively easy to stuff.
Alpha FL 45 alpine pack
Written on Mar 27, 2020
Review for
Arc'teryx Alpha FL 45L Backpack
This pack is totally stripped down to the barest minimum.
In my opinion it needs some side compression, hydration compatibility, and dedicated upper ice tool security. The pack material is spot on. The inside pack interior is a light whitish color which is a sweet addition. This makes the interior highly visible. Therefore easier to locate gear inside in low light conditions. It's not a bad pack. However, there are other competitors (Blue Ice, etc) at a lower price point, delivering a slightly better put together pack, and at very close to the weight for this highly specialized alpine
/rock/ice field.
In my opinion it needs some side compression, hydration compatibility, and dedicated upper ice tool security. The pack material is spot on. The inside pack interior is a light whitish color which is a sweet addition. This makes the interior highly visible. Therefore easier to locate gear inside in low light conditions. It's not a bad pack. However, there are other competitors (Blue Ice, etc) at a lower price point, delivering a slightly better put together pack, and at very close to the weight for this highly specialized alpine
/rock/ice field.
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