DetailsMake the leap.You've been hiking in the mountains for years, and now you're ready to set your sights on more technical objectives. Believing it shouldn't cost you a small fortune to make the foray into alpine and winter mountaineering, Lowe Alpine created the Peak Ascent 42L Backpack. It offers a simple and functional design at a great value, making it a great entry-level choice for aspiring alpinists who want to ascend higher over rock and ice. Tough fabrics withstand frequent encounters with jagged rock and ice, and they also repel snow and rain to keep gear dry. HeadLocker ice axe attachments and ice screw slots on the hip belt equip this pack for technical ascents, and the under-lid rope and crampon strap keep essential climbing gear close. And with a spacious design and daisy chain that lets you lash sleeping bags and pads to the outside, this pack works well as an entry-level backpacking pack, too.Entry-level alpine and winter mountaineering packHeadLocker ice axe attachment system is glove-friendlyMolded back panel is comfy, supportive, and sheds snowHip belt and chest strap keep pack stableUnder-lid rope and crampon strap for securing gearDaisy chain attaches sleeping pad and other items externallyIce screw krab slots on hipbelt for climbing convenienceHydration sleeve with hose port (reservoir not included)Item #LWA004UTech SpecsMaterial210D nylon, 600D nylon, HydroShield coatingVolume42L (2565cu in)Support/Suspensionmolded back panelWaist BeltfixedHydration CompatibleyesAccesstopPockets[internal] 1 lid securityGear LoopsyesIce Axe CarryyesCompressionstrapsClaimed Weight2lb 2.2ozRecommended UsebackpackingManufacturer Warrantylifetime