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Klättermusen Backpack Guide

Klättermusen Backpack Guide

Day and Multi-Day Use

Day and Multi-Day Use

Klättermusen Backpacks

Klättermusen Backpack Systems are built around the practical needs of mountaineers. They are comprehensive and provide the ability to use the same equipment for different types of missions. Our packs and bags range from highly tailored ones for specific types of outdoor experiences, to more versatile ones for everyday adventures. We also ensure the different parts of our system can be interchanged and reconfigured as needed.

 

Base your volume needs on how long you’ll be out for. For daypacks, we recommend up to 33 liters, depending on your activity and amount you need to pack. For 2-4 days, a pack ranging from 30-55 liters is recommended to fit all the essentials. For trips longer than 5 days, a pack of 50+ liters is ideal.

Use this guide to help you find the perfect backpack for your specific requirements. In-depth descriptions and details about the backpacks can be found on each product page.

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Design & Technology

Learn more about the design and technologies behind our backpacks.

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An Adaptable System

Get to know the adaptable Klättermusen system made for packs.

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Day Backpacks

Backpacks with a volume ranging from 10-33L. Suitable for day hikes as well as half-day fast paced activities.

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Backpacks for Multiple Days

Lightweight and midweight backpacks ranging from 30-55L to keep you prepared for 2-4 days.

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Backpacks for 1+ Week

When you need to fit equipment and food for more than 5 days. These backpacks have a volume of 50L +.

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Explore our backpacks and packs based on activity.

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Design & Technology

Design & Technology

The design and technology behind our backpacks

The design and technology behind our backpacks

Fabrics & Technologies


Backpacks made for carrying heavier loads are equipped with our harness load transfer system Carry-On-Bones and Butterfly Bridge. The system allows you to carry the weight on your bones rather than on your muscles which helps mitigate muscle fatigue. Another great feature of our backpacks is our loop and hole webbing that allows you to tailor your backpack to fit your needs by adding extra storage and accessories. All of our packs are made with waterproof fabrics to withstand light rain. For heavy rain, we recommend a rain cover as most of our packs do not come with taped seams and are therefore not fully waterproof. Learn more under Fabrics & Technologies.


Lightweight vs. Midweight backpacks


Lightweight and midweight packs differ in more areas than just the weight. Our lightweight packs have a slimmed design where extra zippers and multiple pockets have been removed in favor of keeping the weight to a minimum, without compromising the overall features. The carrying system provides comfort and allows you to move fast and light. Our midweight packs are as they sound, slightly heavier in overall weight. The main focus for these is carrying comfort during a longer period of time. Midweight packs also have added features, such as extra zippers and pockets that help facilitate an organized pack, which result in an overall heavier backpack.


Size adjustment


All backpacks are unisex and have multiple adjustment points to ensure an optimal fit, such as adjustable shoulder straps, hip belt and back length. The back panels combined with the size adjustments give you just the right fit.

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An Adaptable System

An Adaptable System

One Adaptable and Close-Knit System

Our backpacks and packs are all part of a close-knit system, where they all work as a seamlessly interactable part of a bigger structure. While we offer a great range of backpacks, we also have a wide selection of tote bags, lumbar packs and accessories. All smaller packs are equipped with toggles that can easily be attached to our backpacks thanks to the loop and hole webbing. Choosing a Klättermusen backpack offers the possibility to tailor your backpack based on your specific needs of volume and features.

 

All accessories and smaller packs can also be used on their own as daily or adventure based packs. Only you set the limits.

 

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Day Backpacks

Day Backpacks

Day Backpacks

Staying nimble and light on your feet is imperative when you’re out for the day, or just want to summit before returning to base camp. These backpacks can serve both as a lighter core pack or as an extension to your expedition load-out. For daypacks, we recommend up to 33 liters, depending on your activity and amount you need to pack. 

Tjalve 10L

Lightweight backpack that fits close to the body. Tjalve is made for bringing the essentials during fast paced activities. It has shoulder straps and a back panel in mesh for ventilation, and the waistbelt can be removed.

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Tjalve 2.0 10L

Tjalve 2.0 is a lightweight backpack with a close-to-body fit, refined for fast-paced activities. Shoulder straps and back panel in mesh for ventilation, 4-s sternum straps and removable waistbelt. Prepared for a hydration system.

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Bure 15 / 20L

Lightweight backpack with a focus on free movement. Its stripped design makes it perfect for rock climbing. Features ventilated shoulder straps, a padded hip belt (20L) and a top strap for carrying a rope or to compress the backpack.

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Fjörm 18L

Lightweight, fast paced trekking backpack with a short and close-to-body fit. It is fully waterproof with taped seams. The shoulder straps and back panel are in mesh for ventilation. Trekking poles can be attached and the waistbelt can be removed.

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Ull 20L / 30L

Lightweight, close-to-body fit backpack made for ski touring and when free movement is necessary. It has lightly padded shoulder straps and waistbelt, and a removable back panel foam to reduce weight, or to use as a bivy pad. You can adjust the volume with compression straps. The bigger top lid fits a helmet, but it also functions as a weather proof roll opening. With an inside pocket for avalanche tools or other gear, and easy attachment of poles, skis and other equipment.

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Delling 20 / 25 / 30L

Midweight backpack made for hiking. It features a padded back panel for a comfortable fit, padded shoulder straps and waist belt for ventilation, and easy and accessible attachment of walking poles.

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Jökull 18 / 24L

Midweight, close-to-body fit backpack made for ski touring. It features ventilated and padded shoulder straps in mesh with two sternum straps, and a wide ventilated padded waistbelt in mesh. With a goggle pocket, detachable helmet holder, pocket for avalanche tools and straps for easy attachment of gear.

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Brimer 24 / 32L

Lightweight hiking backpack with focus on moving fast and light. The carrying system with a flex aluminium bar will support heavier loads. The back can be adjusted in height, and the shoulder and waist straps are padded and well ventilated for maximum comfort.

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Gilling 26L

A lightweight, single day backpack, that is perfect for everyday use. Gilling 26 liter features a big U-zipped opening, a bungee system on top and outside loop webbings for attachment and customization. Easily organize items with one expandable pocket in the front, two side pockets, an inside pocket, and a loop for hydration system. Together with the ventilated and flexible carrying system with padded S-shaped shoulder straps Gilling is the ideal versatile backpack.

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Höner 32L

Lightweight backpack made for alpine mountaineering. It has a close-to-body fit to enhance free movement, and slightly padded shoulder straps for added ventilation. Use the strap on the top lid to carry a rope, and the lid together with the compression straps to adjust the volume. Features a reinforced bottom and grab handles.

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Gnå 2.0 33L

Midweight backpack made for carrying heavy loads. Our Carry-On-Bones carrying system with Butterfly Bridge helps take the weight off your muscles. It has padded and fully adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt for a great fit, and features many inside pockets to suit any activity.

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Trud 44L

Lightweight backpack with a close-to-body fit. Made for tough ski mountaineering missions. It has lightly padded shoulder straps and waistbelt, and removable back panel foam to reduce weight, or to use as a bivy pad. You can adjust the volume with compression straps. The bigger top lid fits a helmet, but it also functions as a weather-proof roll opening. With a goggle pocket, pocket for avalanche tools, and easy attachment of poles, skis and other equipment.

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Backpacks for Multiple Days

Backpacks for Multiple Days

(2-4 days)

(2-4 days)

Multiple Days (2-4 days)

Whether you’re planning a 2-4 days trip or are the designated carrier of the group, we create backpacks that are able to handle both large volumes and heavier loads when required. For 2-4 days, a pack ranging from 30-55 liters is recommended to fit all the essentials.

Delling 30L

Midweight backpack made for hiking. It features a padded back panel for a comfortable fit, padded shoulder straps and waist belt for ventilation, and easy and accessible attachment of walking poles.

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Bergelmer 30 / 40 / 50L

Midweight backpack made for hiking and ultimate comfort with ventilation. It features an adjustable back length and padded back panel, and the shoulder straps are attached with a pivoting webbing tip for full movement and conformation to your shoulders, with a super padded waist belt and shoulder straps. The pack has side straps that can be used for compression or for attachment of gear, and inside pockets. Bergelmer 40L and 50L are equipped with our Carry-On-Bones carrying system along with Butterfly Bridge.

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Gnå 2.0 33L

Midweight backpack made for carrying heavy loads. Our Carry-On-Bones carrying system with Butterfly Bridge helps take the weight off your muscles. It has padded and fully adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt for a great fit, and features many inside pockets to suit any activity.

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Raido 38 / 55L

Lightweight hiking backpack ideal for when weight is essential. It has an adjustable back length with a light aluminium frame, a pivoting hip belt to follow your hip movements, and shoulder straps that are padded and easily adjustable. Featuring one big compartment with personal items pocket inside, two large outside pockets, and a top strap that can be used to attach a tent and to compress the backpack.

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Raido 2.0 38/55L

Lightweight versatile hiking backpack with a rigid lightweight aluminium frame. The V3 Pivot System transfers weight to hips efficiently and the shoulder harness is adjustable in height. Featuring one big compartment with personal items pocket inside, two large outside pockets, Lid-covered opening and elastic cord system for easy storage and compression.

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Grip 3.0 40L

Midweight backpack made for carrying heavy loads comfortably, with our Carry-On-Bones carrying system along with Butterfly Bridge. It has an adjustable back length, and the back panel features a light aluminium frame. The back panel, hip belt and padded shoulder straps offer ventilation, and the backpack has three external elastic pockets and a weather protective roll opening for volume adjustment. The top lid straps can be used to hold larger items such as a sleeping bag.

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Höner 42 / 52L

Lightweight backpack made for alpine mountaineering. It has a close-to-body fit to enhance free movement, and slightly padded shoulder straps for added ventilation. Use the strap on the top lid to carry a rope, and the lid together with the compression straps to adjust the volume. Features a reinforced bottom and grab handles.

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Trud 44L

Lightweight backpack with a close-to-body fit. Made for tough ski mountaineering missions. It has lightly padded shoulder straps and waistbelt, and removable back panel foam to reduce weight, or to use as a bivy pad. You can adjust the volume with compression straps. The bigger top lid fits a helmet, but it also functions as a weather-proof roll opening. With a goggle pocket, pocket for avalanche tools, and easy attachment of poles, skis and other equipment.

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1+ Week

1+ Week

Backpacks for 1+ Week

Built from the ground up, our packs are designed to transfer the load onto your bones instead of your muscles as efficiently as possible. This ensures not only increased comfort but enhances your endurance. The capacity can be expanded even further at a moment’s notice using the integrated loop webbing. For trips longer than 5 days, a pack of 50+ liters is ideal.

Vån 55L

A lightweight, waterproof backpack for multiday use, with a rigid lightweight aluminum frame and V3 Pivot System for a comfortable carrying experience. The shoulder harness and straps are padded and adjustable in height. Features one big compartment, two large outside side pockets and outside elastic cords. Vån 55 liter has a rolltop for waterproofness and easy volume adjustment, together with a reinforced aramid bottom for optimal durability in tough conditions.

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Raido 2.0 55L

Lightweight versatile hiking backpack with a rigid lightweight aluminium frame. The V3 Pivot System transfers weight to hips efficiently and the shoulder harness is adjustable in height. Featuring one big compartment with personal items pocket inside, two large outside pockets, Lid-covered opening and elastic cord system for easy storage and compression.

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Raido 55L

Lightweight hiking backpack ideal for when weight is essential. It has an adjustable back length with a light aluminium frame, a pivoting hip belt to follow your hip movements, and shoulder straps that are padded and easily adjustable. Featuring one big compartment with personal items pocket inside, two large outside pockets, and a top strap that can be used to attach a tent and to compress the backpack.

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Ymer 75(+12)L

Midweight backpack made for longer hikes where comfort is essential. The carrying system Carry-On-Bones with Butterfly Bridge is fully adjustable in height and width, and features an external aluminium frame and padded back panel. The shoulder straps are attached with a pivoting webbing tip for full movement and conformation to your shoulders. The hip belt is pivoting to follow your hips, and the hip belt and shoulder straps are padded with a thick conforming foam. It also features compression straps that can be used for attachment of gear.

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