Direttissima Mountain Hardwear Backpack

• Cordura® body fabric reinforce with high durability HardWear tarp on front panel resists damage from ice axes, crampons and rocks
• Dual-density foam shoulder straps and fixed, padded waist belt
• HDPE framesheet with alloy shaping rod for load support
• Compression molded backpanel balances comfort, ventilation, and snowshedding
• Hide-away, full wrap compression straps offer clean appearance and maximum versatility
• New buckle design is easy to operate with gloves
• Fully reinforced three point haul system
• Hydration compatible
• Minimalist Option: Remove framesheet and top pocket, swap padded belt for 1 1/2 in. webbing hipbelt (included) for reduced weight to 3 lb. for summit push
• Under-lid rope strap
• Volume: 3200cu in/ 52L (Medium)
• 4lb 4oz/ 1.92 (Medium)

As one renowned rock climber put it If you plan on climbing alpine style, then the Direttissima is the pack for you. The Direttissima's straightforward design allows you to fill it to the brim with everything you need for base camp without breaking your back. Take off the lid and strip it down for the perfect Alpine assault pack. The Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack is a 52 liter, heavy duty climbing pack for long days in tough conditions or multiday trips. With removable hip belt, frame sheet and lid, the pack can be compressed to the body for small loads. Compression straps tuck away for a clean look and superdurable HardWear tarp slides over rocks and sharp edges.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Mountain Hardwear Direttissima Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Direttissima Mountain Hardwear Backpack

Scott - July 29, 2010

Great Mid sized Pack
I've had a chance to use this pack a few times now, and I love it! Great features and the awesome quality you'd expect from Mountain Hardwear. Very comfortable even on long hikes. Highly recommended!

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Kevin - April 14, 2010

Durable, Multi-use Pack
This was my first backpack over 50 liters, so I don't have much to compare it to, but I put this this backpack through its paces recently on a trip to Red Rocks in Las Vegas. It was able to hold all of my gear easily, as well as mid layer. As some previous reviewers have said, this is more of a no frills pack that doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles. It was easy to remove the waist belt and the top compartment and use it as a day pack which was very nice.

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Anon. Shopper - November 19, 2009

Solid, tough, versitile backback
This backback has a great feel even when loaded to the hilt. Tough exterior is excellent for climbing in and around rocks. Tradeoff is that it is a bit heavier than some - but all in all an excellent and versitile pack.

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hector astorga - April 24, 2009

Tough, simple and nice looking
I just used this pack to climb Pico de Orizaba, I used in the assault form (without the frame and lid), very useful and practical. Strong enough to deal with crampons and ice axes, capacity is more than enough for a 3 days adventure. Is a straight forward climbing/mountain pack, not a summer/railroad/europe pack so don't expect fancy stuff.

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