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Technical Alpine Expedition Backpacks

Granite Gear Leopard AC 58 Internal Frame Backpack

New for 2013! The Granite Gear Leopard AC 58 comfortably hauls up to 40 pounds of gear, incorporates alpine-ready features and weighs in at a mere 3 pounds! Leave the lid behind and you can trim the weight of the pack to just 2 pounds, 12 ounces.

Granite Gear
Leopard AC 58

  • 3234 cu in/3540 cu in
  • Large-capacity, lightweight performance
  • Price: $249.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Granite Gear Leopard VC 46 Internal Frame Backpack

New for 2013! Equipped with summit-ready features and an innovative, lightweight suspension system, the Granite Gear Leopard VC 46 is ideal for minimalist backpacking or mountaineering. This lidded, top-loading pack weighs in at less than 3 pounds.

Granite Gear
Leopard VC 46

  • 2800 cu in/3100 cu in
  • Minimalist backpack/lightweight alpine pack
  • Price: $229.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Gregory Denali Pro Internal  Frame Backpack

Gregory's Denali Pro is expedition-ready for difficult terrain, heavy loads and high altitudes.

Gregory
Denali Pro

  • 6450 cu in
  • Expedition pack built for extreme conditions
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  • Price: $548.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Lowe Alpine TFX Expedition 75:95 Internal Frame Backpack

Equipped with a fully adjustable suspension and 6000 cubic inches of capacity, the Lowe Alpine TFX Expedition 75:95 is built for alpine and backcountry adventure. Lightweight, high-tenacity Dyneema fabric keeps weight to a minimum.

Lowe Alpine
TFX Expedition 75:95

  • 6000 cu in
  • Lightweight expedition/mountaineering pack
  • Price: $324.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
Sierra Designs Ministry 40 Internal Frame Backpack

The Sierra Designs Ministry 40 backpack effectively balances weight, carrying capability and performance. A host of climb-friendly features make the Ministry 40 an excellent option for rock climbing, ice climbing or ski mountaineering.

Sierra Designs
Ministry 40

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  • Reg. Price: $209.94
    $109.95
  • Free shipping plus free returns
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