UKC

The Trion Alpinist from Mammut combines durability and simplicity in a simple design. The fixed one-buckle top lid offers easy access and the flat pack bottom provides stability when loading and unloading.

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In reply to UKC Gear:

1500g for a 40L pack? Are they having a laugh? It should be half that!

In reply to rosmat:
I'm wondering why would this be a joke. Not heavier than the Deuter Guide 35+ (~1700g) which is used by majority of alpine mountaineers and guides...

In reply to Aldaris:


It might be a decent pack, but I reckon these days that's 700 grams more than necessary for a pack that size. 700 grs of 'other stuff' is a lot you could take for the same over all weight if you got a lighter pack. If the weather goes crappy, I know which I would prefer - a really tricked out back system on my day pack or a belay jacket!


http://xkcd.com/285/

In reply to UKC Gear: I wouldn't buy that cos of the weight.

Far too heavy when we're all trying to save weight buy using phantom krabs etc....

In reply to UKC Gear: I have a Deuter Guide 45+ and it is far comfier to carry than my OMM 35 litre Jirchanka even though it is significantly heavier. Having followed the "light is right" approach for many years I am now having second thoughts with that with regard to rucksacks.

Al

In reply to Gaston Rubberpants:

I have similar experience but coming from a Osprey Talon 33 and switched to a Trion Pro. In my opinion light is only right when you don't really carry much. When you have heavy loads, a backpack with proper back system is much more comfortable.
Ok, I don't want to start the usual light-freak vs proper-backpack argument, just mentioned that around 30-40L, the ultralite choice is not obvious (and definitely not a joke). For below 20L it is.

About the Deuter Guide: I cannot cite it obviously, but if you go to the german speaking parts of the alps, you will notice the abundance of Deuter Guides.