Morag D.
Verified buyer
Moss · 32L
Bone dry on the Cuillin ridge
Two days of squalls on Skye and nothing inside got damp. The roll-top takes a minute to get used to, but it seals properly, and the hip belt stays out of the way until you need it.
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4.8 out of 5,
91 reviews
Northcairn Alpine 55L
Price $279.00
Free shipping over $150 60-day returns
An expedition pack for glacier approaches and technical ascents. Twin ice-axe attachments, rope strap, crampon patch and a removable lid that doubles as a summit bag.
In stock
- Free shipping over $150
- 60-day returns
- Lifetime warranty
How to style it
Four ways our testers pack the Ridge, from quick loops to the big routes.
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Fast and light
Ridge 32L with a packable shell for changeable hill days.
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Stove, mug and a warm layer, all under the roll-top.
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Product details
The Alpine 55L strips down when the route gets serious. Pull the lid, the frame and the hip-belt padding to shave nearly a pound, or load it fully for a week on the ice. Every seam is taped and every buckle works with gloves on.
- Weight
- 3.55 lbs
- Material
- UHMWPE-grid ripstop with PFC-free coating and 500D Cordura base
- Colours
- Moss, Slate
- SKU
- NC-ALPINE-55L
- Brush off dried mud, then hand-wash in lukewarm water with a mild, non-detergent soap.
- Air-dry fully, unbuckled and open, away from direct heat. Never tumble-dry or dry-clean.
- When water stops beading on the fabric, refresh the finish with a PFC-free spray-on proofer.
- Store loosely in a dry place rather than compressed at the bottom of a cupboard.
Something broke anyway? Every Northcairn pack comes with free repairs for life.
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Tom H.
Verified buyer
Slate · 25L
Now my everyday pack
Bought it for hill days and ended up using it for everything. The ventilated back panel makes a real difference on long climbs, far less sweat than my old pack.
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Aisha K.
Verified buyer
Ember · 32L
Carries well, wish it had a front pocket
Comfortable with about 8 kg inside and the frame sheet keeps it close to your back. My only gripe is the lack of a stretch pocket on the front for a wet shell. The colour is exactly like the photos.
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Ewan S.
Verified buyer
Moss · 32L
A full season of scree and still fine
Dragged it up and down scrambles all spring. The fabric has a few scuffs but no holes, and every buckle still works with gloves on.
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Lena P.
Verified buyer
Slate · 25L
Light, but long in the back for me
At 160 cm the back length is right at my limit, so try it on with some weight in it. Otherwise it is the lightest waterproof pack I have owned.
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