Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack

Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack:
As one renowned rock climber put it: "If you plan on climbing alpine style, then the Direttissima is the pack for you. The Direttissima's straightforward design allows you to fill it to the brim with everything you need for base camp without breaking your back. Take off the lid and strip it down for the perfect Alpine assault pack." The Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack is a 52 liter, heavy duty climbing pack for long days in tough conditions or multi-day trips. With removable hip belt, frame sheet and lid, the pack can be compressed to the body for small loads. Compression straps tuck away for a clean look and super-durable HardWear tarp slides over rocks and sharp edges.

• Cordura® body fabric reinforce with high durability HardWear tarp on front panel resists damage from ice axes, crampons and rocks
• Dual-density foam shoulder straps and fixed, padded waist belt
• HDPE framesheet with alloy shaping rod for load support
• Compression molded backpanel balances comfort, ventilation, and snowshedding
• Hide-away, full wrap compression straps offer clean appearance and maximum versatility
• New buckle design is easy to operate with gloves
• Fully reinforced three point haul system
• Hydration compatible
• Minimalist Option: Remove framesheet and top pocket, swap padded belt for 1 1/2 in. webbing hipbelt (included) for reduced weight to 3 lb. for summit push
• Under-lid rope strap
• Volume: 3200cu in/ 52L (Medium)
• 4lb 4oz/ 1.92 (Medium)

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