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

Gym days - Timbuk2 Classic Large messenger. I could also see a duffel. Just want something big enough that still fits in a locker. Don't overthink it. I have an Edelrid Liner rope bag and it's great for gym climbing. Outdoors - honestly my setup is just ok. I have an Osprey Soelden 42 and I'd like s

Yeah, I've started using a little packable backpack for that, but I don't think it would be much fun to use for the approach or a walk off. My usual crag pack is an Osprey Soelden 42. It claims you can use it with a harness and I can see that working for glacier travel but I think it would suck for

Carry on or personal item? Carry on replacement backpacks hover right around 40 L. The REI Trail 40 gets recommended fairly regularly here. I travel with my Osprey Soelden 42 sometimes but it's a bit weird as a day hiking pack.

I'm curious what others will suggest. I've been using an Osprey Soelden 42 for both inbounds ski touring and summer rock climbing approaches. My longest hike with it so far is 8.7 mi with 3500' of gain, though I didn't take climbing gear with me. I was curious enough to weigh it before climbing two