WINNER: Missing Link
Lightweight, low bulk, and versatile, the Orcus has become a favourite pack amongst the Mountain Equipment climbing team and staff. It's been used for everything from Grade 6 Ice in the Canadian Rockies and long rock routes in the Alps, to the daily commute in the UK.
The latest evolutions of the Orcus include a bigger 28 litre pack, better suited to light & fast alpine days, and a smaller 22 litre version, which makes a great multi-pitch pack or minimalist day pack for summer scrambles.
A dedicated lightweight climbing pack that excels on the fastest moving Alpine days as well as being an ideal choice for carrying essentials on the steepest lines.
Features
- 22 litre optimum capacity
- M210 ROBIC® N6,6 fabrics throughout; abrasion resistant and lightweight
- Rolltop closure for weather resistance
- Zipped pocket
- Removable ropestrap with aluminium Grappler™ buckle
- Removable EVA back panel
- EVA composite shoulder straps
- Removable 20mm webbing hipbelt
- Dual webbing axe retainers
- Daisy Chain and compression cord system and haul loops
- Weight: 500g / 17.6 oz
- Polyamide with plastic and metal fittings
Orcus 28+ Pack
Light enough to be carried on multi-pitch rock routes, the Orcus 28+ also has sufficient volume for approaching big faces and lightning raids on Alpine classics.
Features
- 28 litre optimum capacity
- M210 ROBIC® N6,6 fabrics throughout; abrasion resistant and lightweight
- Rolltop closure for weather resistance
- Zipped pocket
- Removable ropestrap with aluminium Grappler™ buckle
- Removable EVA back panel
- EVA composite shoulder straps
- Removable 38mm webbing hipbelt
- Dual webbing axe retainers
- Daisy Chain and compression cord system and haul loops
- Weight: 520g / 18.3 oz
- Polyamide with plastic and metal fittings
Comments
A question for Mountain Equipment?
I totally understand who these packs are aimed at, why didn't you fit the wee metal toggles, instead of a loop of webbing, to secure axe head? This would facilitate both piolet and ergo tools, instead of ergos falling out a tape loop.
Stuart
I'm a bit worried about the rope toss in the photo. Gonnae be a nightmare to untangle.