Friday, 02 May 2014 16:41

Berghaus Arete 35 Reviewed

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The Berghaus Arete 35 is a real mixed bag, sporting the design of a climbing pack and ice axe loops with a back system more suited for less srenous and extended activities. As a hillwaking or trekking pack it's stylish, affordable and very capable. As a scrambling pack it's got all the features you need but for heavier loads and full-on mountaineering it lacks thea fully specced support system a more dedicated and expensive pack offers. With the build quality and looks of a more technical pack, and even a few of the features, there's a tendancy to over expect from the Arete 35 but bear the price in mind and the limitations that price requires and this is a real value for money pack for UK hillwalkers who like the odd day scrambling or a winter day trip in Scotland.

Price: £60.00

Weight: 850g

Colour: Black/Thunder, Blaze Red/Thunder, Intense Blue,/Intense Blue, Green Sheen/Intense Blue

Features:

Updated design now includes ski carry straps - This pack is ideal for light cragging to hut to hut ski touring
Keep your climbing gear close at hand with the front attachment points (bungee cord included), gear loops on the hipbelt, and the glove-friendly ice axe attachment
Stay hydrated on your ascent; the Arete climbing rucksack range is hydration system compatible
Your safety is paramount wherever you are: the Arete 35 features an integrated emergency whistle in the chest strap buckle, as well as SOS instructions underneath the top lid pocket
Keep your valuables safe and secure and carry them in comfort with the use of top tension straps, and rope and side compression straps, as well as easy to use, glove-friendly buckles

 

Pros: Price, weight

Cons: Back support



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