The Ascensionist 55L Pack is no Flextrek Whipsnake, but that’s exactly why Colin Haley likes it:⁠ ⁠ “Of all the different gear out there for climbing and mountaineering, backpacks tend to be most often over-designed and full of stupid gimmicks. A well-designed pack, like the Ascensionist 55, is really not drastically different from a well-designed pack from the 1970’s, and doesn’t need to be. ⁠ ⁠ For more on why the Ascensionist 55L Pack’s (lack of) features make it best-in-class and some photos of a tump line in action, check out Colin’s full review and more of his current Patagonia gear recommendations at his blog. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photos: @fabi_buhl, @tom__livingstone, @colinhaley1 ⁠ (As the first photo shows, Colin is also a fan of the Ascensionist 35L)