Prism 40

Prism 40

Hyperlite

$425.00

Designed for technical alpine ascents, this 40L pack with drawstring closure and floating lid strikes the balance of speed, weight, security, and comfort.

With external diamond pocket to lock two technical axes in place, an external crampon pocket, and a drawstring closure with floating lid, this pack is ideal for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and mountaineering.
  • External Pockets: Diamond pocket locks axe heads in place without additional buckles. Low profile side sleeve pockets hold mountaineering wands/pickets.
  • Top Closure:Drawstring closure system with extendable collar and cinch cord. Floating lid allows for pack expansion.
  • Hip Belt: Removable hip belt with gear loops and ice clipper slots, built using Hardline with Dyneema®, dual-density 1/8” closed cell rigid foam, 1/4” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
  • Back: Integrated plastic sheet with dual-density foam back panel pad
  • Loops: Grab Loop & Ice Axe Loop
  • Side Straps: Four side compression straps for horizontal compression or attach additional items like snowboards and sleeping pads
  • Top Compression Straps: Top compression strap secures gear stored under the lid and brings the load closer to your center of gravity.
  • Shoulder Straps: Hardline with Dyneema® shoulder strap construction with 3/8” closed cell foam and spacer mesh.
  • Sternum Straps: Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic and whistle
  • Buckles/Bungees: Reflective bungees with quick-release pull tabs secure axe handles
  • Stays: One removable, contoured aluminum stay
  • Sealing: Seam tape on all vertical side seams and behind all sewn-on pack features
  • Stress Point Reinforcement: Bar tacked reinforcements on all stress points
  • Pack Accessory Options: Prism Ice Screw Case, Prism Crampon Bag, Shoulder Pocket, Versa, REpack, Stuff Sacks & Pods
  • Daisy Chains: Daisy chains on shoulder straps, two external daisy chains for attaching extra gear for trip-specific customization.
For sizing the correct pack, please refer to this video and explanation.

   Small  Medium  Large  Tall
Weight  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)
Capacity  40 liter  40 liter  40 liter  40 liter
Fits Torso  15" - 17"  17" - 19"  19" - 21"  21" +
Fits Waist  26.5" - 40"  27.5" - 41"  29.5" - 42"  29.5" - 42"

 

Description

Designed for technical alpine ascents, this 40L pack with drawstring closure and floating lid strikes the balance of speed, weight, security, and comfort.

With external diamond pocket to lock two technical axes in place, an external crampon pocket, and a drawstring closure with floating lid, this pack is ideal for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and mountaineering.

  • External Pockets: Diamond pocket locks axe heads in place without additional buckles. Low profile side sleeve pockets hold mountaineering wands/pickets.
  • Top Closure:Drawstring closure system with extendable collar and cinch cord. Floating lid allows for pack expansion.
  • Hip Belt: Removable hip belt with gear loops and ice clipper slots, built using Hardline with Dyneema®, dual-density 1/8” closed cell rigid foam, 1/4” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
  • Back: Integrated plastic sheet with dual-density foam back panel pad
  • Loops: Grab Loop & Ice Axe Loop
  • Side Straps: Four side compression straps for horizontal compression or attach additional items like snowboards and sleeping pads
  • Top Compression Straps: Top compression strap secures gear stored under the lid and brings the load closer to your center of gravity.
  • Shoulder Straps: Hardline with Dyneema® shoulder strap construction with 3/8” closed cell foam and spacer mesh.
  • Sternum Straps: Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic and whistle
  • Buckles/Bungees: Reflective bungees with quick-release pull tabs secure axe handles
  • Stays: One removable, contoured aluminum stay
  • Sealing: Seam tape on all vertical side seams and behind all sewn-on pack features
  • Stress Point Reinforcement: Bar tacked reinforcements on all stress points
  • Pack Accessory Options: Prism Ice Screw Case, Prism Crampon Bag, Shoulder Pocket, Versa, REpack, Stuff Sacks & Pods
  • Daisy Chains: Daisy chains on shoulder straps, two external daisy chains for attaching extra gear for trip-specific customization.

For sizing the correct pack, please refer to this video and explanation.

   Small  Medium  Large  Tall
Weight  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)  2lb 2.6oz (average)
Capacity  40 liter  40 liter  40 liter  40 liter
Fits Torso  15″ – 17″  17″ – 19″  19″ – 21″  21″ +
Fits Waist  26.5″ – 40″  27.5″ – 41″  29.5″ – 42″  29.5″ – 42″

 

Additional information

Variant

Small, Medium, Large, Tall

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