Soelden 42

Having gone from the Soelden 42 to the Raide 40, the Raide is just that much of a better pack to make it worth it. I've got a hundred or so days on snow with each of them, plus using them during other seasons. I haven't used the Mammut. The Raide carries weight worlds better and both compresses down

I love my Osprey Stratos 34. It's a bit big in the summer but when I start getting into layers and maybe microspikes it's perfect. Definitely try it on though: some people find them too narrow. It's not just about volume. Again, especially when layers and any metallic gear get into the picture, a go

I think you're asking too much here. Although one of my friends uses a Kelty Redwing (36?) this way. He says it's tough to get all his multi day stuff secured though. I actually don't own a travel backpack per se. You see the Farpoint 40 recommended a lot. Despite that, it has a just-ok harness (but

I've been using an Osprey Soelden 42. It's just ok. It's really for ski touring. It does have rope and helmet carry but to some degree those are only important because it's kinda small. The hydration situation is a bit funky too. Climbing loads can be pretty heavy between all the carabiners and the

Yes, you probably want some extra stuff for climbing. You can get by with about a 25 L pack if you're only doing sport and you don't carry any team gear. I'm using a 42 L pack and rig my rope and helmet to the outside. There are dedicated crag packs that are bigger and don't carry well and a lot of