Alpha FL 30 Backpack
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Alpha FL 30 Backpack
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92 out of 107 (86%) reviewers recommend this product
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Quality of Product, 4.7 out of 54.7
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Durability of product, 4.6 out of 54.6
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Sherbrooke, QC
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
4 out of 5 stars.
I love this bag !!!
24 days ago
I love this bag A LOT !!!!
(So much it has besome my everyday carry bag !)
It is light, it is tough, the details have been so carefully designed, it remains incredibly comfortable even when fully loaded !
i just regret the opening of the rolltop extension isn't a bit wider (funnel shape), to make the loading of the bag easier...
If you need a tester for the next iterations... ;p
Q: Pros:
A: Tough light comfortable ease of use
Q: Cons:
A: Rolltop opening too narrow
Q: Activity
A: climbing, hiking, trail running
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Oakland, CA
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great all around climbing pack
a month ago
I've used this pack for about a year now, and it's my go to for any all-day or one night climbing objective. It doesn't show any wear, even after being dragged through chimneys, up walls, and getting the elastic caught on trees. The outer pocket is a great size and big enough for a handful of essentials without being so deep that items get lost at the bottom of it. Because the internal pocket is partially built into the extendable dry bag sleeve, it makes it hard to access and I don't tend to use it. I also tend to keep this sleeve down inside the bag, unless I'm expecting rain or want to use it to partition the top of the pack off for wet items. The elastic on the back of the pack can be finicky to tighten down, but in a pinch I've used it to store a light tent, puffy, crampons, and ice axe at one time (although that took it to its limit). It feels perfectly fitted and climbing even with it fully loaded feels natural. I've hiked and climbed with up to 35 lbs / 16kg of gear in it and it has always felt well-positioned and like an extension of my body.
Q: Pros:
A: Comfort, fit, durability
Q: Cons:
A: Some difficult to use features
Q: Activity
A: Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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North Conway, NH
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Pack!
2 months ago
This pack is rad. I've enjoyed taking this pack on numerous ice climbing and mountaineering adventures. As a guide, I spend 50+ days in the field ice climbing and I've enjoyed the Alpha FL 30 as my go to. It's lightweight, waterproof, fits great, doesn't knock your helmet when you look up, and folds down small to be comfortable climbing with it on.
I do enjoy the simplistic design but would ask for straps on the side to tighten a rope down with, independent clips for ice axes to fit more smoothly, and the potential to have a removable brain with a helmet attachment.
Other than that, this pack is awesome and I will continue to use it as my go-to pack on alpine and ice adventures!
Q: Pros:
A: lightweight, waterproof, fits well
Q: Cons:
A: no side straps, no brain
Q: Activity
A: ice climbing, alpine climbing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfecto
2 months ago
Ligero, duro, resistente… Arcteryx!! Tengo la de 40 litros, y esta es perfecta para un día invernal. No defrauda!
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1 out of 5 stars.
The pack I loved until I didn't.
2 months ago
The pack I want to love but cannot trust! Between my girlfriend and I we have four of these packs. Three of them have serious defaming issues and inside pockets that have failed entirely. Two of the packs have had VERY little use. None of them have been abused. After contacting Arcteryx to see if they could repair just the pocket on one of the bags they stated they could not repair it and offered me a $50 gift card to use on their website. $50 for an almost $300 backpack... Arc gear and there warranty department are going way down hill. So disappointed! Buyer beware!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 51.0
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Durability of product, 1.0 out of 51.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
2 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi Mark. Thank you for your feedback on the Alpha FL 30 Backpack. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with durability and our warranty process. We understand your frustration and appreciate you bringing this to our attention, we will make sure to pass it to our team.
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Vancouver, BC
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
1 out of 5 stars.
Poor quality fabric
3 months ago
I used this for 3 summer hikes, very minimal design and not pockets to organize your stuff. Slim design was great for scrambling.
Used it for one winter hike and I put my snowshoes in front of the pack and the next day I noticed a big hole in front of my pack. Customer service offered me $50 credit and return of the product! Ridiculous warranty!
If this bag couldn't handle my snowshoes( the sharp edges where facing away from the pack fabric) how can I handle ice axes and crampon hanged in front of the pack as it is claimed to be used for?! The fabric material is awful and low quality for a 340 dollars pack, so disappointed with the arc'teryx and their customer service!
Q: Pros:
A: Slim minimalistic design
Q: Cons:
A: Horrible fabric quality,
Q: Activity
A: Scrambling, snowsheing
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
3 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Alpha FL 30 Backpack. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the fabric and that you experienced durability issues. We appreciate your comments and we will make sure to pass them to our team.
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Age35 to 44
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Great multi-use pack.
3 months ago
Perfect for both rock and ice excursions with plenty of additional space if needed.
Q: Pros:
A: Perfect size for single day use.
Q: Cons:
A: Blocked front pouch with ice axes
Q: Activity
A: Rock and Ice climbing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Squamish, BC
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Best lightweight pack for mountaineering!
4 months ago
Over the last 6 years, I’ve taken this pack everywhere with me.
From simple trips to the crag, day long ski touring adventures in the Duffey, to multi day traverses along the tantalus Range… this pack has had my back.
Two things make this the pack that I most often reach for above all others:
1) Its SUPER light - This quality makes it perfect for missions where I’ll need to pack a decent amount of equipment (ropes, climbing gear, harness, glacier gear, ice screws, etc) but will still need to be light and agile to maneuver myself along featured terrain safely. To give you an idea of some of the objectives I’ve completed with this pack - 1 Day, on foot, Joffre Peak, 1 Day, on Skis, Train Glacier traverse, 2 Day, on foot, CastleTowers Mountain, 4 Day, Tantalus Traverse
2) Waterproof dry bag quality.
Having this pack be waterproof makes it all the easier to reach for when I know the weather is going to be crappy and/or I’m heading into the backcountry in the winter. It eliminates the use of a rain cover and I love that.
Honorable mention features:
The front strap system allows you to secure up to two ice axes
The small straps on the side of the pack allow you to strap your skis to your pack with ski straps (not the most comfy for carrying but it’ll do the trick)
Some cons:
As a woman, the hip straps do pretty much nothing when helping to carry the load on your hips. The hip strap is simply a glorified belt to make sure your bag isn't going to jiggle around too much as you run along a ridge line or swing out wildly as you send yourself up a questionable climbing/ scramble route.
The bag has near zero compartments for organization - pretty much a glorified dry bag with pack straps, if you need compartments to make your heart happy then this might not be the bag for you.
Q: Pros:
A: Ice Axe Attachments
Q: Cons:
A: Flimsy hip straps. No compartments
Q: Activity
A: Mountaineering
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Alpha FL 30 Backpack
Streamlined, weather-resistant climbing pack in our light, durable Hadron® LCP fabric.
€280.00
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Alpha FL 30 Backpack
Fast, light, and alpine strong. The Alpha FL 30 Backpack is hardwired for climbing. Exceptionally weather-resistant and durable, it’s made from our proprietary 315d Hadron® AC² LCP grid fabric to deliver unrivaled abrasion resistance for its weight. The streamlined profile stays out of the way, and the intuitive pull-to-open/pull-to-close drawcord system gives quick and easy access. A top strap secures a rope, six lash points and an integrated bungee system provide external carry options, and an embedded RECCO® reflector can aid search in rescue situations.
Need a different size? Try the smaller Alpha FL 20 Backpack.
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Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments.
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Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.
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Minimalist, high performance and lightweight, for rapid travel in variable conditions.