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Small climbing sack

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Alpenglow 25 May 2014

I'm looking for a small climbing sack for multi-pitch sport routes as I'm going to Sicily for some sport this summer.

Ideally something around 18L.

I like the look of the Petzl Bug and the DMM Zenith, however the latter doesn't have any side compression straps.

Can anyone offer any useful advice?

AlanLittle 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

I have a Pod Granite 16 for that sort of thing and am happy with it. Just big enough, carries and climbs well. Petzl Bug was one of the things I compared it against in the shop.

stucknortherner 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

I saw a nice one in Berghaus for £20...

A Reid 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

This might be worth a try for £15

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cliff-20-backpack-blue-id_8241201.html

Dave Williams 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

I use a Deuter Speedlite 20; a friend has the Speedlite 15. We've used them on multi-pitch sport, trad and icefall climbing.

Lightweight, well designed yet very robust. Sits high on your back, well clear of a harness. Hydration sleeve too. Perfect.

http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/deuter-speed-lite-20-kiwi-turquoise.html?gclid...

I've also got a Marmot Kompressor, but much prefer the Speedlight for climbing .

http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=17280&utm_source=fro...

HTH

Dave

Tradical 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

Check out the Alpkit bags, cheap and fully waterproof, the volume you want as well.

Taurig 25 May 2014

In reply to blackreaver:

I recently bought a Simond Alpinism 22 from Decathlon. You could probably go lighter if you wanted, but it carries loads well for the type of bag it is, sits high, compression straps, rope/ski attachment strap, daisy chain if you need it. Build quality is not quite at Deuter level, but really not far off, and for £20 it's definitely worth a look.