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Deal of the Week: Backpacks

For carrying your rope to the crag, your bivy gear to the alpine, or your laptop to the coffee shop, Backcountry.com has great deals on backpacks of all shapes and sizes.

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Mountainsmith Clear Creek 20L Backpack

$55.96 (30% off, was $79.95)

This 20-liter backpack from Mountainsmith serves as the perfect daypack, whether you’re going climbing or going to the office. It is constructed of a durable ripstop nylon with multiple zippered pockets for organization, and a 3-liter hydration sleeve that doubles as a laptop compartment. This backpack is coming at you at a great price that includes a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

View the Clear Creek 20L Backpack at Backcountry.com

Mammut Lithium Pro 28L Backpack

$97.96 (30% off, was $139.95)

The Lithium pro makes for a great crag bag or technical backpack for day hikes. The 28 liters are at the larger end of the daypack spectrum, offering enough space for all your essential gear without wasted space. It has breathable mesh along the back, shoulders, and waist belt, and a reinforced bottom to prevent wear and tear when dropping it on rugged terrain.

View the Lithium Pro 28L Backpack at Backcountry.com

Mammut Neon Light 12L Backpack

$59.50 (15% off, was $70)

For smash and grab missions in the mountains, the Neon Light 12L backpack serves as an excellent summit pack. It is spacious enough for your essentials on the wall—water, snacks, layers—and nothing more. It has an ergonomic design that allows you to climb unencumbered and weighs just 12.8oz.

View the Neon Light 12L Backpack at Backcountry.com

Black Diamond Speed 50L Backpack

$149.96 (25% off, was $199.95)

After donning a backpack that is literally called “Speed,” it will be impossible for you to not move fast in the mountains. This backpack from BD is designed to get you climbers where you want to be, whether that is the crag or the alpine. It has plenty of space for all your climbing gear, active suspension to alleviate wear and tear on your body, and a removable framesheet that doubles as a bivy pad. 

View the Speed 50L Backpack at Backcountry.com

Mountain Hardwear Alpine Light 28L Backpack

$229.49 (15% off, was $269.99)

For serious alpine climbing missions, the Alpine Light 28L Backpack is the superior choice for a climbing pack. It is constructed of a rugged polyester and dyneema blend to ensure it won’t get tattered on the wall, has multiple internal zippered pockets for organization, and multiple external lash points for bringing extra gear along. It also features an aluminum frame to keep it sturdy and supported.

View the Alpine Light 28L Backpack at Backcountry.com

The North Face Basin 36L Backpack

$101.11 (15% off, was $118.95)

This is a great mid-sized bag for crag days or light overnight trips. It’s made of a durable nylon ripstop fabric and treated with a DWR coating for water resistance. It also features a built in rain cover for when the weather turns and loads of pockets for stashing your gear.

View the Basin 36L Backpack at Backcountry.com

Mountain Hardwear Multi-Pitch 30L Backpack

$111.99 (20% off, was $139.99)

This is the backpack that doubles as a haul bag. There is plenty of internal storage space to keep your climbing gear, and its build is streamlined enough to not be a nuisance while climbing. However, when things get steep, the shoulder straps tuck away and the weight rated hand strap becomes a haul loop. Additionally, the blend of canvas, ripstop nylon, and kevlar ensures that this bag can take a beating.

View the Multi-Pitch 30L Backpack at Backcountry.com

The North Face Griffin 75L Backpack

$207.97 (35% off, was $319.95)

For extended expeditions when you need to haul a lot of gear, the Griffin 75L Backpack is your companion. The Dyno Carry System features pivoting shoulders and waist for mobility and to reduce the strain of a heavy load. It also has a large zipper all the way down the front for easy packing and unpacking, as well as a detachable daypack for your summit bid.

View the Griffin 75L Backpack at Backcountry.com

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