Ice Pack 70
SKU: 3-10470-1
DESIGNED FOR: All-purpose Winter Pursuits
GOOD FOR: Alpine Climbing, Winter Backpacking, Mixed Climbing, Mountaineering
WEIGHT: 41.5oz / 1178g (Medium)
PRIMARY FEATURE SUMMARY
A universal winter pack with low-profile crampon carry system, secure and easy-access ice tool carry, and a D-shaped flat bottom to keep the pack upright when loading/unloading in the snow. Primary features include:
- Low-profile 6mm shock cord crampon carry system
- Four external vertical daisy chains for gear attachment
- Four horizontal and two vertical compression straps
- Roll-top closure with Y-strap for securing rope
- A removable hip belt with gear loops and ice clipper slots
- Added frame sheet suspension for greater load carry
WHY CHOOSE THE ICE PACK 70?
WHY CHOOSE THE ICE PACK 70?
GEAR ATTACHMENTS
Dual Ice Axe Pick Pocket & Figure-8 Crampon Bungee securely hold crampons and ice axes
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
REMOVABLE HIP BELT
For easy maneuvering while climbing. Gear loops on the hip belt complete the theme of well thought out accessibility to tools
FEATURES
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SPECS & DIMENSIONS
- MaterialsDCH150
- Internal Volume70L | 4400cu in.
- Weight41.5oz | 1178g
- Load CapacityUp to 60lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7cm
- Height (Fully Unrolled)38.5" | 97.8cm
- Top Circumference45.0" | 114.3cm
- Bottom Circumference37.5" | 95.3cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE ICE PACK 70?
GEAR ATTACHMENTS
Dual Ice Axe Pick Pocket & Figure-8 Crampon Bungee securely hold crampons and ice axes
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
REMOVABLE HIP BELT
For easy maneuvering while climbing. Gear loops on the hip belt complete the theme of well thought out accessibility to tools
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Product Reviews and Questions
Hyperlite Ice Pack 70
First donning the pack immediately created a hotspot in the middle of my back. Turned out to be the zipper on my running shorts. Opened the zipper, problem solved. A couple of other adjustments, mainly not having a brain (on the pack, not me). Everything stores inside the pack. Additionally I didn't like the bungee cord for the crampons. I prefer a pouch. I ended up removing the bungee cord and attached some ski straps which work great.
I initially purchased this pack for our 9 day Mount Rainier vacation. We did a couple of laps, summiting July 4th from the Emmons route (which was a plan B) and then on the 9th which was a carryover from the Kautz route and down the DC. This pack was also used for a SAR mission where we were helicoptered into the Bailey Range for an overnight search. Great pack to have when you're being hoisted from an arête! An additional adventure was a climb up Mamquam in Garibaldi Provincial Park, Canada.
The 70 liter volume is a bit tight for my winter mountaineering, adequate for everything else. I chose the medium size so as not to have a conflict with my harness. It fit's a little small but it turns out to be perfect for my needs. Make sure you try it on at the store, put some sand bags or weight in the pack, and also put on your harness. I recommend not buying online until you try it out for fit size. This has become my go to pack!
Photos are from: Wapowety bivy site 13,100' el, crevasses on the DC, a couple from Mamquam, and a couple from the Bailey…
Rugged, light pack.
I inaugurated this pack with the North Ridge of Mt. Baker. The pack is simple: One large sack. I found the shoulder and waist pads as comfortable as my more traditional pack. I remember when this type of material was viewed as "fragile" -- I think this pack is rugged. It's becoming more and more popular -- 3 of us had them on the trip, and the others will now consider a purchase. The pack is well engineered -- it's simple, but say how one can close the top, the side straps, etc., are all thoughtfully done.
Mt. Whitney Winter Climb with 4400 Ice Pack
Bought the 4400 Ice Pack because I was looking for a 70l mountaineering pack that's light but still comfortable with heavier loads. - Have used the pack the first time for a 4 day Mt. Whitney winter climb in snowy and cold conditions, carrying between approx. 40 and 50 pounds.
What I liked:
* The pack itself certainly feels super light
* The sturdy, waterproof material, no trash bags inside the pack needed
* That the size of the pack can be easily reduced to a day pack due to the roll top closure
* Besides ice axe, crampons etc., many additional gear items can be attached to the outside, good strap mechanism
* Great ice axe attachment
What I disliked:
* Unfortunately the pack did not feel very comfortable with the heavy load. After a short period of time I noticed back and shoulder pain. Due to the missing load lifter straps I couldn't figure out a way to adjust the fit except for making the hip belt or sternum strap a bit tighter or looser. The discomfort did not vanish. Not sure if my torso length (19 inch) being between 2 sizes was a factor or not. Had ordered a large,
Opening and closing the pack just to quickly get a water bottle is very cumbersome. Each time I wanted to get something from inside the pack I had to unclip/clip at least 3 buckles, open/close the velcro, find the items in the pack. And in single digit temperatures I had to remove my gloves every time I did this. Also, the zippered pocket inside the pack is way too deep down in order to grab anything…
Pretty good
Does a lot of things very well. It carries really nicely up to about 30 pounds; at about 50+, the carry is a lot less pleasant. If you need to carry more than 50 pounds for very many miles your shoulders are going to get trashed. Maxed out for volume you can move big loads, and the exterior has a lot of lashing options. It has taken a substantial amount of hard use after a season of alpine and ice, and it is holding up really well - no concerns about manufacturing quality. You get some tradeoffs with the design, for example no load lifters, but you have the ability to shrink the pack down to be very compact. When it is stripped down and compressed it feels like a 30L and it climbs nicely. Tool and crampon carry work just fine, but I would have preferred toggles for the ice tool head attachment instead of buckles. The strap system is a bit annoying to use, because it changes dramatically based on the load; it works a lot better with a high volume. Buckles constantly flip around on the webbing. It's big enough to get my entire lower half inside for extra warmth on my feet or to get some reprieve from bugs when I'm in camp. It's light!
I guess to sum it up, this thing really smashes on 3-4 day itinerary where you are doing technical climbing, but in my experience struggles as a 7+ day system.
Bomber pack!
Pack is solid. Extremely well-built. My one concern is that when loading the pack with a 50lb bag of rice for training, I am noticing a lot of weight on my shoulders, even after the load straps are tightened. I am hoping that is because of the density of the rice sitting at the bottom of the pack and not up tight against my back. I will be packing it for a weekend backpacking trip, where the weight will be distributed accordingly; will know more soon!