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Patagonia Ascensionist 35L
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Patagonia’s Ascensionist pack is both lightweight and versatile, coming in various sizes from 25L to 45L. With abundant tool slots for heavyduty hiking and climbing such as ice-axe loops and rope clips, this pack is extremely functional, even able to be compacted when half full. While carrying your burdens, this pack won’t be a burden of itself; padded shoulder straps and a hip belt ensure minimal strain on the user. Whether you are standing atop a mountain or trapped down a crevasse, the functional orange beauty is sure to make you visible for miles around.
the good
- Awesome evolution of this top-load format in a simple and clean pack
the not so good
- Stiff competition from lots of great specialists
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- Measurement:
- 24.5" x 13" x 9.5"
- Capacity:
- 35 L
- Weight:
- 1 lb 14oz
- Zippers:
- YKK
- Materials:
- 6.25-oz 210-denier 100% nylon semi-dull double ripstop and 6.05-oz 400-denier 100% nylon ripstop
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