Always take the direct.
There''s a bridge upstream, but that would add three miles to your approach into the alpine, so secure Mountain Hardwear''s Direttissima 50 Outdry Backpack and cross that river with confidence that your valuables will stay dry. Its Outdry construction guarantees a watertight construction so your layers, meals, climbing gear, and ski equipment won''t be a soggy mess when you reach the summit.
Mountain Hardwear made this pack out of ballistic nylon and HardWear X-Ply ripstop for serious abrasion-resistance. Its HardWave suspension conforms to your back''s curve for even weight distribution when hauling heavy loads, but can also be removed with the aluminum stay and waist belt when you''re packing light. The Direttissima also features an A-frame ski carry system, loops for ice axes, a crampon pocket, and gear loops at the waist belt for climbing equipment.
Technical daypack for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering
50-liter capacity is ideal for gear-intensive ascents
Watertight Outdry construction
Removable HardWave suspension and waist belt
Ice axe and ski carry systems
Reinforced gear loops at waist belt
Item #MHW00KZ

Material[membrane/laminate] Outdry, [accent] HardWear X-Ply ripstop, [body] 400D HD nylon, [bottom] 840D HT ballistic nylon
Volume50L (3050cu in)
Support/SuspensionHardWave, removable aluminum stay
Shoulder Strapsdual-density
Waist Beltyes, removable, gear loops
Accesstop
Pockets1 zippered front, 1 crampon, 1 removable top, 1 zippered security
Gear Loopsyes
Ice Axe Carryyes
Compressionyes
Dimensions[torso] (small/medium) 19 - 19 in, (medium/large) 19 - 22 in
Claimed Weight3 lb 8 oz
Recommended Usealpine
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime