Currently we're designing the α (Alpha) Pack. This is an all-around pack for the person that wants a light pack with a frame structure capable of transferring a significant amount of the load to the user's hips. It has a climbing harness capable hip belt (patent pending) like it's Ω (Omega) Pack counterpart, but does not contain the removable shoulder harness necessary to convert the lid to a mini-summit pack like the
Omega Pack. This is the pack for the comfort conscious climber that rarely needs a mini-summit pack.
Currently the features include:
- Harness compatible hip belt (patent pending)
- Gear loops on hip belt
- Gear loop compatible shoulder straps
- Hybrid Ice Axe loops similar to the Omega Pack (individually secured)
- Crampon attachment system capable of attaching our Crampon Pouch or a simple strap system
- Hydration compatible (internal hydration sleeve)
- Removable bivi-pad
- Removable 7075-T6 aluminum frame
- Picket Pockets
- Reinforced handle and daisy chain can be used for hauling
- User replaceable compression straps
- Dual entry lid
The prototype shown below weighs in at 3 lbs 12 oz (3.8 lbs), including the lid, compression system, and frame. The main compartment's volume is 2500 cu. in (~40 L), not including the volume of the lid.
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