The $650 Rucksack
December 12, 2009 10:16 PM Comments - 0
Been talking to Cilogear in the US about bringing their packs into Europe over the last few months, as I think they're by far the most cutting edge climbing pack brand out there. Being small and 'Pod' like (well old Pod, when it was just Pete ODonovan making sacks) Cilogear have made a giant leap in performance by not considering price as a factor in design, so if you want the strongest and lightest pack on the planet then you can have it; only it'll cost $650. Some people may swallow hard, but when you consider what crap we spend our money on, I think it's well worth investing in a sack that really will last a lifetime (plus it's so expensive you'll never get bored of it and get another).
At the moment I'm getting to the end of building a new Psychovertical site, that will sell just hardcore gear - and hard to get gear, including Yates, Moses, Brynge, and hopefully Cilogear and a few others (basically gear that retailers they can't sell as it's to niche).
Anyway here's a short vid about what one man keeps in his ice sack:
Cilogear 30L from Josh Gross on Vimeo.
Also if you have'nt seen this before, check out Steve House's great little run down on his kit for Nanga Parbat from Patagonia.com
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