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Blue Ice Warthog Rucksack

© Blue Ice
An ideal minimalist summer alpine and UK cragging sack.

Blue Ice was founded in Chamonix, 2008 to make high-quality mountaineering equipment. Their creative energy, engineering know-how and passion for climbing means they are able to apply the most direct and simple solutions to product development in a minimalist way.

The Warthog 26 litre backpack is small, light and simple. It is designed for fast and demanding one day ascents in high alpine. The Warthog is a light (720g), extremely durable (500/1000 denier cordura) backpack with all the essential accessories you need and nothing more. This is the ideal pack for light and fast one day climbs on technical routes: it is compact to allow freedom of movement and it is super durable for the most demanding conditions.

Blue Ice Warthog Rucksack #2  © Blue Ice


As with the larger Blue Ice packs the Warthog can hold two ice axes. The simple system of webbing loops and cord locks allows for quick attachment and a firm hold. Additional features include rope holder, helmet holder, exit for hydration tube and a removeable hip belt.

The additional attachment features allow for a carrying capacity far beyond the stated 26 litre pack size as you approach, whilst allowing the pack to be stripped to a minimal size whilst on route.

Blue Ice Warthog Rucksack #3  © Blue Ice
Specs

  • Weight: 720g
  • helmet holder
  • top lid with external and internal pocket
  • chest buckle with security whistle
  • rope attachment under the lid
  • dual ice axe holders
  • hydration-compatible
  • removable hip belt
  • safety pocket with key holder
  • High quality Duraflex buckles
  • Durable YKK zipper
  • Main body: 500 denier Cordura
  • Reinforced bottom: 1000 denier Cordura
  • Lining: Nylon ripstop 210D

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28 Jun, 2012
Looks great. Shame it hasnt got any side straps for carrying skis then it would also make a good day touring sac. Any one know if blue ice would do this kind of add-on as a special ?
28 Jun, 2012
They might do. Maybe a better sac for touring though? http://www.blueice.com/en/products/blue-ice-30l
28 Jun, 2012
It does look like it's possible to bodge ski's on: http://coldthistle.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/blue-ice-new-warthog-alpine-pack.html I'm tempted by it as a day sac for doing day routes from huts, but it seems like it might be a tidge to small to be able to carry the extras you need for sleeping in huts.
28 Jun, 2012
It looks a bit naff. The way the rope retainer works means you have to take the rope off to enter the main sack also. The colour doesn't do it for me either!
28 Jun, 2012
I've had one for 10 months now and it is the best sack I have had by far. I didn't know it had a safety pocket with key holder though - where is it?
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