Alpha FL 30 Ryggsekk

Using FL as an IFMGA mountain guide for 2 years. (Almost) perfect bag but one important missing point is, according to me, to place a vertical zip on one side of the bag. I know / guess Arcteryx designers wanted to make a simple/solid/no gadget bag pack and it is definitely the case with FL. But the "tube" construction of the bag with an opening system just on the top makes it very uncomfortable to use (not to carry!) as it it is quite deep : when full of gear and you need THE piece wich is at the bottom, then it's quite complicated. For me that could be a reason to give up FL in future, may be for an Exped one (they have the zip!).

Slim fit so your arm can move around while climbing and no bump into the pack. Waterproof material is a most. Hip belt is minimalist which is nice for climbing but not for long approach with a heavy bag. Small pocket keeps essential gear accessible. Bungee cord could be sturdier

Ich hab den Alpha-Rucksack bei fast all meinen Aktivitäten. Er ist robust, vielseitig und schlicht. Durch den Gummizug leicht zu komprimieren. Einzig das Reissverschlussfach ist bei gut befüllten Rucksack etwas mühsam zu bedienen.

This pack is extremely efficient in use. It carries extremely well and very durable. Even when overloaded, it is comfortable and the closure makes it simple to retrieve items.

A perfect bag for In-A-Day alpine missions. From Cascading volcanoes to deep multi-pitch ice lines, this is a perfect backpack to move fast and light in the mountains. I appreciated the minimalist design, the thoughtful attachment points, and most importantly, the fit. After all, fit in backpacks is the most important.

Ich nehme ihn quasi für alles ,Hochtouren, Klettertouren …

I’ve been using this pack in a professional and recreational setting for several seasons ice, alpine, and rock climbing. It’s held up really well considering the beating it’s been through! The tool/crampon carry takes a little bit to get used to but it’s quick and lightweight. I really like simple packs and this thing fits the bill. It’s one big bucket with two small zippered accessory pockets. Great for day ice/rock cragging.

This bag provides everything I expected for winter climbing.

Alpinklettern, Eisklettern, Skitour, leider fehlt eine Seitliche Befestigungsmöglichkeit für Skier

Genialer Rucksack mit allem was auf langen Hochtouren benötigt wird, jedoch kein unnötiger Schnickschnack (unnötiges Gewicht).

Ich verwende diesen Rucksack seit vielen Jahren. Er hält viel aus, ist wasserdicht und anatomisch geformt. Gelegentlich verwende ich ihn sogar für Skitouren. Ich kann jedem der einen minimalsitischen Rucksack sucht, nur empfehlen sich dafür zu entscheiden!

Der Rucksack ist super Robust, wasserdicht und schmutzabweisend. Für Bergtouren / Schitouren / Klettern eigentlich für jegliche Aktivität geeignet. Habe ihn auch als Reiserucksack verwendet und beim Rafting. Am Besten finde ich den doppelten Verschluss, da man im Inneren die Sachen verstauen kann die trocken bleiben sollen und zwischen den Öffnungen kann man nasse oder dreckige Sachen verstauen. Ein Kontra ist, es gibt keine Seitenöffnung um schnell die Dinge von unten zu erreichen, ansonsten alles top

Toller Rucksack der alles hat, Material ist robust!

Simple, functional pack that’s great at keeping things dry and it’s easy to hang stuff off securely. Over packs well with the roll top and it’s really easy to carry a rope with it.

Liebes Arc´teryx Team, der Rucksack ist wirklich gelungen und die Qualität für den täglichen Gebrauch perfekt. Ideal wäre noch eine Skibefestigungsmöglichkeit auch bei dem Model mit 30 Liter. Leider ist es schwer, bei vollem Rucksack, noch etwas aus dem kleinen Frontfach zu bekommen.

I’ve had a few versions of this pack over the years and they keep getting better every iteration. The latest one is simple yet highly functional. I can find no better pack of this size.

The material of the Alpha is outstanding, perfect amount of slings! Perfect for me, skitouring, alpinism and climbing!

This is an excellent backpack that excels at its primary purpose: alpine and fast-and-light missions. It’s versatile enough for daily use if you don’t mind the tube-style minimalist design and top-loading opening. The pack is so comfortable on my back that it has replaced my regular daily-use backpack. With a small torso, I appreciate that it sits high on my back, but its minimalist design does come with trade-offs. During an approach in the Eldred Valley (about 1.5–2 hours), I carried a single rack with some doubles and around 15 kg of gear. While the pack handled the load, the base dug into my lower back, causing discomfort and blisters. I found a workaround by loading the base with something soft, like a puffy or an extra layer, but I recognize this pack isn’t designed for carrying heavy loads, so this is a minor drawback. One suggestion I had was if the back panel were removable, it would be easier to pack this bag inside a larger pack for trips like those in the Bugaboos, where you might haul gear up to Applebee or East Creek before transitioning to fast-and-light missions. Overall, it’s a fantastic pack for its intended use, with thoughtful adjustments needed for heavier loads or extended trips.

Alright so I left a review last summer for this pack. I'm such a fan. I've used it for all my mountaineering objectives: didn't really touch it in the winter but started using it again this summer. Unfortunately, early in a week-long mountaineering trip this summer, the inner pocket delaminated, leaving me with only the one pocket on the outside. I'm not sure what caused it but seems a few other reviews have mentioned it. I have yet to contact customer service about it (been busy... oops!) but I honestly still in the meantime purchased another one in a different colour because I really do love the versatility and lightness of the pack. Another thing that could be improved overall, as mentioned in another review, is that the inner pockets, when packed, can restrict access through the top, but don't know what the answer is for that! Anyway hopefully the delamination issue gets addressed in future iterations.

Superlight pack that has the pure essentials, great for climbing, you keep full range of movement of your arms. Also great for multi-day hiking trips if you want to focus on being fast and light and don't need the extra pockets. Material feels durable, and you could tell they put a lot of thought into making it comfortable and look great, very Arcteryx-esque. Would recommend!

I use it for climbing most of the time but in the winter season I’ll start using it for skiing as well

Obsessed with this bag! Use it from everything to ice climbing adventures, winter camping day bag, and even paddle boarding. I 100 percent trust that the bag will keep my stuff dry and it has not failed me yet.

Der beste Alpinrucksack auf den Markt. Nichts was du nicht brauchst- alles was du brauchst. Leicht, robust, langlebig, wasserdicht.

Nice light striped down alpine pack. Nothing but the essentials. Only used a couple of times but so far great for what it is designed for. The surprize is the two generous zippered pockets to separate out essentials and keep things safe, one inside one outside. I though these pockets would be smaller but pleasantly surprised. Perfect size between my mutant 52 and 22. Looking forward to many alpine adventures. This size will prop be my most useful alpine pack.

After an alpine climbing summer I really like this pack. * This is a no frills simple backpack that is waterproof. * Size is "large" for the 30l * No significant wear noticed * Ice-ax fasteners and bunge cord for poles or crampons Potential drawbacks - If you fill the 2 small pockets with stuff they "restrict" the access to the large compartment (don't have a solution for that)

I had the Alpha FL 30 since the first version. It just keeps getting better, streamlining the pockets onto the roll top makes some things more accessible, while the front zipper pocket got bigger for other essentials. The extra gear loops on the side of the pack adds more variety and adjustability if you know what to do with them. My favourite all-season climbing pack because it is so tough, abrasion and cut resistant, because the pack was still intact after falling down 200+metres to the bottom of the multi-pitch climb.