Blue Ice

Moonlight 55L Pack

Great for heavy loads

Seems like a great pack. i imagined this design style, i.e. a big box strapped to your back, would be unwieldy to carry, but it's not. This is the best climbing pack for me (30 years). My requirements are carry a ton (trad climbing with weather kit and enough gear to onsight things that are hard for me).

King of Climbing Packs

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

155

This is by far the best climbing backpack I've ever owned. I use it for Trad climb cragging because it's so darn easy to load, but I also find myself using it for long multipitch approaches as well because the padding is so good. It doesn't hurt my shoulders! Only time I don't use it is for Sport cragging, multipitches that don't return to the base of the climb, and for on long Alpine approaches (i.e. Tetons, etc) Pros: -It's overengineered to be tough as nails (I think it will last forever) -It's got a full length zipper right down the front for easy access (much easier than a certain Creek backpack) -Has hidden side pockets for layers -Small pocket on top which is super easy to get to -Helmet carry ability -Rope carry ability -Water reservoir compatible -Stand up on it's own for top-loading gear in. -Actually large enough to carry big climbing racks and food/water, etc etc Cons: I haven't been able to come up with one.