Deal of the Week: Packs, Bags, and More

Published August 10, 2021 08:29AM

When you’re on the go and need to bring your gear along with you—whether you’re hiking into the alpine or getting on a plane—you’ll need the proper bag to get you there. Backcountry.com has great deals on all sorts of packs and bags to help you pack up and get gone.

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CAMP USA Rox Pack W/ Rocky Rope Tarp

The Rox Pack is the ultimate crag bag. Its 40 liters offer the perfect amount of space for packing a rope, harness, shoes, draws, water, snacks, and an extra layer or two. The pack opens like a duffle for easy access to all your gear, and has internal organization pockets for smaller items. On top of all that, it comes with a built-in rope tarp. And at 50% off, you can’t go wrong.

Mammut Trion 18L Backpack

The Trion is a brilliantly built summit bag for alpine adventures. It is super compact, the external attachments for ice tools, poles, or other gear, as well as the rope strap, ensures that this little pack packs a punch. It’s anatomical construction means that it doesn’t feel cumbersome to climb with, and the hydration sleeve makes your water easily accessible on the wall.

Patagonia Planning Divider 30L Backpack

The Planning Divider is a great pack for going from town, to the crag, to your favorite swimming hole. It’s casual look, internal organization pockets, and laptop sleeve mean it’s a fine bag for heading to the coffee shop to get some work done, but it’s durable and waterproof material make it rugged enough for the great outdoors. Additionally, the Divider has a mesh outer pocket to keep your wet gear away from your dry stuff on the inside.

Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag

For climbing long, multi-pitch routes, you’ll never find a chalk bag more useful than this one. It has two zippered pockets big enough for a phone, topo, or some snacks, as well as bungees that can secure ultralight layers. Who said a chalk bag only has to carry chalk?

DAKINE Split Roller 85L Gear Bag

When embarking on international climbing trips, you’ll need a big, burly bag for getting all your gear and personal belongings to your destination. The Split Roller offers tons of space, a multitude of pockets and compartments, and a split level design for organization. It rolls nicely through the airport, and the rugged 600D polyester fabric won’t get shredded in the baggage hull.

Mountain Hardwear Multi-Pitch 20L Backpack

The Multi-Pitch 20L is a great option for alpine days. Twenty liters is the perfect amount of space for your approach shoes, an extra layer, food, and water, while its streamlined design allows you to climb freely. Additionally, the shoulder straps tuck away and this thing easily turns into a mini-haul bag.

Ultimate Direction Halo Vest

For ridgeline scrambles or trail running on your days off climbing, the Halo Vest is a great option to make sure you stay hydrated without having to schlep a backpack down the trail. It is an ultralight piece that fits two included 500ml water bottles, with additionally pockets and bungees for storing your phone, food, and an extra layer

Deuter Speed Lite 26L Backpack

The Speed Lite is an ultralight backpack that is a great option for a crag bag or a day hiker. It weighs less than two pounds, but has a multitude of pockets, adjustable shoulder and waist straps for comfort, a hydration sleeve, and a Lite Air back system for breathability.