Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 45L Backpack

New for 2014! The climbing centric Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 45L is at home on the backcountry trail, but it excels on mountain climbs. The pack's unique design is function driven to efficiently carry a load, but it also has versatility and stylish good looks.The lightweight framesheet made with a mesh covered aluminum rod provides support for weighted loads and moves with you, yet is completely removable if reducing pack weight is your goal. Ergonomic shoulder straps with load lifters match the shape of your torso for 24 hour comfort, and the padded waistbelt is designed to stay out of your harness's way or be completely removed if not needed. The Ascensionist Pack 45L's construction eliminates excess fabric the integrated, asymmetrical spindrift collar that opens wide and closes in a single motion for fast, hassle free packing protects your gear from nasty weather, but ensures the pack stays open at hanging belays. The overall asymmetric profile of the Ascensionist Pack 45L allows for elbow clearance, and a zippered vertical pocket on the lid provides quick access to small essentials. There is also an additional spindrift collar that can be deployed when the pack is over stuffed. Weighing in at just 2 pounds, 3 ounces, this strong pack featuring nylon ripstop fabrics has a 2624 cubic inch load capacity in the SmallMedium size and a 2868 cubic inch load capacity in the LargeXLarge.Additional details found on the pack include compression straps to carry skis and cinch down loads, a hydration reservoir pocket for compatibility with hydration systems sold separately, a center sheath ice axe carry system and daisy chains on the front and side panels for a variety of gear lashing options.The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 45L pack is available in your choice of color and SmallMedium fits 16 19 torso lengths or LargeXLarge 19 22 sizes. MediumLarge Eclectic Orange, MediumLarge Tailored Grey, SmallMedium Eclectic Orange, SmallMedium Tailored Grey, 48000 ETO ML, 48000 TGY ML, 48000 ETO SM, 48000 TGY SM