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  • December 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm #16257
    Giles Cooper
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    I’ve been doing a bit of a sort out and have been idly wondering what I can ask Santa for (I think that I’ve been good enough to get a present this year!).

    My thoughts have taken me to getting a new winter mountaineering sack and I’ve been doing some electronic window shopping. Aside from all the usual venues for this, I’ve looked at Scottish Mountain Gear and Aiguille Alpine – has anyone used their rucksacks? If you have, any views?

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    December 2, 2022 at 11:33 am #16259
    Dave M
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    I’ve recently bought a new mountaineering rucksack. Got a Rab Ascendor 45/50. Very happy with it. Lightweight, unfussy and practical. https://rab.equipment/uk/rab-ascendor-45-50l-mountain-pack

    I bought mine at Needlesports. Cost me £135

    I haven’t used the rucksacks you mentioned but have done a lot of looking around over the last year or two and think that, for the price, the Rab is a decent option for an all-season rucksack.

    December 4, 2022 at 5:18 pm #16268
    Giles Cooper
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    The Rab has tempted me and a couple from Deuter (the Fresscape 40 and the Guide 44+) have also been throwing their hat in the ring!

    December 4, 2022 at 7:06 pm #16271
    Gavin Hopps
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    I been looking at a new winter Mountaineering rucksack myself, as could do with a vbigger size.
    I been looking at –

    • Mammut trion nordwand 38l. But the shoulder straps are putting me off.

    • la sportiva sunlite 40l. It seems good just can’t get a lot of information or images about it.

    • Grivel alpine pro 40+10l. At the moment it’s top ranking, just don’t know if it’s to big.

    Gav

    December 6, 2022 at 10:52 am #16285
    Giles Cooper
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    Size is always an issue! Mine is a 45L one and that is great for a day on the hill in winter conditions – I can get in warm kit, waterproofs, food and flask, all the safety kit (shovel, probe, bombers first aid kit, blizzard bag etc) and can squeeze a helmet in if needs be.

    It all depends on well you can pack…

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