Gregory

Verte 15L Backpack

Are you the type of minimalism-loving alpinist that frequently climbs naked, just to cut down on the weight? Have you cut off your left hand because it was weighing you down? Well then, you'll dig the new Verte 15 Backpack from Gregory, one of the lightest, simplest alpine daypacks around. The whole 15L shebang weighs just a pound, but if that's too much for you, you can slip out the foam framesheet and remove the webbing waistbelt, shaving off 20% of the pack's weight. Once they're out, the rugged nylon fabric packs down into its own internal pocket, making it easy to stash in your expedition pack and whip out for your summit pushes. The Verte has a carry system for two ice axes, a daisy chain gear loop, and a sleeve and port for a hydration reservoir, along with glove-friendly hardware for easy access on those cold-weather missions.