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The Montbell Alpine Light Pack 50 is a durable, ultralight backpack that combines durability, comfort, and practicality.
Montbell says:
The Roll-Up Closure and Aqua Barrier Sack are combined to provide an excellent level of water-resistance and maintain ease of use. The specialized main body material delivers a degree of durability at an ultralight weight. This comes in a feature-rich construction designed to sustain comfort.
Our Verdict
The Montbell Alpine Light Pack 50 is a robust, ultralight backpack that seamlessly combines durability, comfort, and practicality.
The pack's thoughtful design includes numerous convenient features, such as the adjustable top lid, which can be removed and used as a shoulder bag, which is handy for shorter excursions from base camp. The height-adjustable sternum strap and 3D mesh back panel enhance comfort and breathability, reducing fatigue during long treks.
The pack also includes multiple pockets for easy access to essentials: zippered hip-belt pockets for small items, side pockets for bottles or trekking poles, and shoulder pockets for a smartphone or other quick-access items.
For gear-intensive adventures, the Alpine Light Pack 50 does not disappoint. It has an ice axe/pole and compression straps to secure long items, keeping the load stable and close to the body. The pack is also compatible with a hydration bladder, ensuring you stay hydrated on the go.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)
Features
- Aqua Barrier Sack and Roll-Up Closure System offers an impressive level of waterproofness
- Top lid height can be adjusted to the amount of packed items
- Removable top lid with built-in waterproof bag is usable as a shoulder bag (shoulder strap included)
- Height-adjustable Sternum Strap helps secure the shoulder harness in place
- Easily accessible Shoulder Pockets hold bottles, a smartphone, etc.
- Zippered Hipbelt Pockets keep small items conveniently accessible
- Side pockets for storing bottles or tent/trekking poles
- 3D mesh back panel creates air passages between the user's back and backpack, promoting breathability and comfort
- Ice axe/pole strap secures your gear quickly and easily
- Compression Straps secure long items and help hold the load closer to the body
- Hydration bladder compatible
Specifications
- Weight: 1266g
- Capacity: 50 L/ 3051 cu. In.
- Size: 74 x 33 x 24 cm/ 29.2 x 13 x 9.5 in
- Torso length: 53 cm/ 20.9 in
Material & Construction
- Body: 30-denier Ballistic nylon ripstop (urethane coating)
- Bottom: 210-denier Ballistic nylon ripstop (urethane coating)
- Back: 3D mesh
- Aqua Barrier Sack: 40-denier nylon ripstop (urethane coating)
