We’ve worked hard to strike a balance between features and weight, whilst keeping in mind the desire to offer really good quality products at our usual accessible prices. They are lightweight but durable, with a focus on features that add functionality and comfort; allowing you to get on with the day’s activities without thinking about what’s on your back.
Artlu
the hydration vest £45
10 litre hydration vest for running Lakeland mountains to skylines further afield, designed to give you access to food, water and devices without interrupting your flow. Weight 410g
Features:
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
- 10 litre running hydration vest for local trails to mountain adventures
- Multiple adjustment points for a tailored fit that doesn’t chafe or bounce
- Designed to have capacity for FRA minimum requirement kit list
- Distributes kit around your torso so that you can access it as you run
- Comfortable and breathable mesh shoulder straps with dual adjustment for a snug fit and multiple pockets for accessing kit on the go
- Adjustable sternum straps spread weight evenly across your chest and shoulders and prevent bounce as you run
- Body conforming soft mesh back panel with wings at the base for stability and comfort
- Reflective print, rear light attachment loop, and sternum strap for staying safe and seen
Features:
For full details go to www.alpkit.com/products/artlu-10
Gnarl
the summit day pack £32
15 litre summit pack for carrying your essentials, weighing just 435 g with an uncluttered exterior, slim profile and hardwearing construction that makes it ideal for hiking, scrambling, and climbing.
Features:
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
- 15 litre summit backpack for essential kit on a mountain day out
- Slim shape and uncluttered exterior make it ideal for climbing and scrambling
- Tough, abrasion resistant nylon ripstop, with reinforced base
- Harness compatible fit: sits above your climbing harness
- Back system: breathable 3D mesh with internal stiffener
- Adjustable padded mesh shoulder straps are breathable and comfortable; sternum strap can be repositioned
- Compartments: Zipped main compartment with hydration sleeve and valuables pocket; small zipped external pocket with key clip, side stretch stash pockets.
- Side compression straps for compacting the bag down
- Stowable rear loops and bungee retainers for your poles or ice axes
- Emergency whistle on sternum strap, rear light attachment loop for staying seen
- Hydration sleeve also fits a 13" laptop
For full details go to www.alpkit.com/products/gnarl-15
Presta
the day pack £50
20 litre multi-activity pack for fast-paced day-long missions on the hill, trails, or mountains, designed around all-day comfort, functionality and stability. Weight 635g
Features:
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
- 20 litre multi-activity day backpack for fast-paced day missions in the mountains
- Slim, aerodynamic shape gives you excellent freedom of movement for biking, hiking or running; with compression straps for when your bag is not full
- Back system: 3D foam with in-cut ventilation channels for airflow, internal stiffener for comfort and shape retention
- Padded mesh hip fins are breathable, supportive and pliable for all-day comfort
- Compartments: zipped main compartment with hydration sleeve (fits 3 bladder) and valuables pocket; zipped external pocket with key clip, rear and side stretch stash pockets; zipped hip fin pockets
- Stowable rear loops and bungee retainers for your poles or ice axes
- Emergency whistle on sternum strap, rear light attachment loop for staying seen
For full details go to www.alpkit.com/products/presta-20
Ledge
the mountain day pack
30 litre lightweight and comfortable mountain day pack, a classic design with thoughtful, functional features for year-round hiking and scrambling. Weight 790g
- Features:
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
- 30 litre mountaineering backpack for hiking and scrambling
- Slim shape gives you excellent freedom of movement and manoeuvrability
- Closure: Top loading main compartment with single pull drawstring and compression strap; extendable top lid keeps out the elements and lets you overstuff
- Back system: 3D foam with venting channels for air flow, internal stiffener for load bearing
- Harness: padded mesh shoulder straps with load lifting strap adjustors for heavy kit; mesh padded hip belt with body-hugging hip fins; sternum strap can be repositioned for the best fit
- Zipped pockets on the top and bottom of the lid are ideal for valuables
- Hip fin pockets and stretchy side pockets are ideal for gear you’ll need on the go; hydration sleeve, hanging loop, and port help you stay hydrated
- Daisy chain webbing and external stowable rear pole/ice axe loops and retainers give you extra capacity
For full details go to www.alpkit.com/products/ledge-30
Orion
the climbing pack £70
40 litre technical climbing pack, designed to be durable, lightweight and unobtrusive for all-weather alpine, winter, and rock climbing. Weight 910g
Features:
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
- 40 litre backpack for climbing and winter mountaineering, designed to be light and tough
- Closure: Top loading main compartment with single pull drawstring and compression strap; extendable top lid with twin buckles keeps out the elements and lets you overstuff
- Back system: smooth snow shedding padded back panel, internal stiffener for load bearing
- Harness: padded shoulder straps for load bearing comfort; strap adjustors for supporting heavier loads; hinged hip belt can be clipped out of the way when climbing
- Gear loops on the hip belts for additional attachments, haul loops on the front and back
- Anodised aluminium ice axe retainers and central pick guard keep your axes safe when not in use
- Hydration sleeve, hanging clip mean you don’t need to stop moving to take a drink
- Daisy chain webbing for additional attachment options; zipped pockets on the top and bottom of the lid are ideal for valuables
For Full details go to www.alpkit.com/products/orion-40