What is the Blue Ice Warthog 30L Backpack?
The Blue Ice Warthog 30L Backpack is your best alpine companion. Whether scaling icy peaks or navigating rugged terrains, the Warthog offers a tailored fit and carry experience that ensures comfort and reliability throughout your journey.
What is it made of?
Constructed from 210D Robic Nylon ripstop, the main body of the Warthog is both durable and lightweight, designed to withstand the harsh conditions of alpine environments. This material is also PFC-free and Bluesign-approved.
Bluesign indicates that the materials used in the backpack meet the strict environmental and safety standards set by Bluesign Technologies AG, a Swiss company that provides solutions for sustainable textile production. The Bluesign system eliminates harmful substances from the manufacturing process, ensures responsible resource usage, and promotes worker safety.
PFC-free refers to the absence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the materials used for the backpack. PFCs are chemicals often used in outdoor gear to provide water and stain resistance. However, they have been linked to environmental and health concerns, including bioaccumulation in wildlife and potential health risks to humans. By being PFC-free, the backpack reduces its environmental impact and the potential harm to both ecosystems and human health.
Additionally, this backpack has been coated with a permanent fluorocarbon-free coating, adding another layer of protection, repelling snow and ice to safeguard the pack and its contents.
What type of back system is used?
The Blue Ice Warthog 30L Backpack features a low-profile carry system inspired by climbing harness construction. This system is designed to offer high load distribution and comfort, making it ideal for carrying heavy loads during alpine adventures. The hybrid laminated shoulder straps are a key component of this system, ensuring a snug fit that hugs the body closely, mimicking the feel of a climbing harness. This design minimises bulk and maximises comfort, allowing for a more natural range of motion and reducing fatigue on long climbs or hikes. Moreover, the backpack's removable high-density Atilon frame sheet and waist belt offer structural support and customisable comfort, allowing users to tailor the pack to their needs. With floating hip pads, weight distribution is enhanced, reducing strain during extended treks.
What are its features?
The Warthog 30L Backpack features a floating lid, a versatile design element that allows for the expansion or contraction of the pack's volume. This adaptability is crucial for alpine expeditions where varying amounts of gear may be needed.
The main compartment is accessible through a top-loading opening, designed to secure and protect your gear while allowing quick and easy access to your essentials.
Apart from the main compartment, the Warthog 30L includes an external accessory pocket with a protected zip opening, perfect for storing items that need to be within easy reach. An additional secondary accessory pocket features a key clip, offering organised storage for smaller essentials. These pockets are strategically placed to maintain the pack's sleek profile while maximising functionality.
Removable side compression straps and strippable side compression features enable users to adjust the pack's volume according to their load. This customisation allows the backpack to be streamlined or expanded based on the day's requirements, providing flexibility across various activities.
The Warthog is also equipped with dual ice axe holders, which ensures secure and easily accessible storage for ice axes, prioritising safety and convenience.
Additionally, its compatibility with a helmet holder allows for external attachment, optimising internal storage space for other essentials.
Furthermore, a 3D ice tool sleeve provides a protective and easily accessible storage solution for ice tools, while the integrated rope carry system facilitates the organised transport of climbing ropes.
Features:
- Removable high-density Atilon frame sheet
- Removable waist belt with floating hip pads
- Strippable side compression
- Dual ice axe holders
- Helmet holder compatible
- External accessory pocket with a protected zip
- Harness-inspired shoulder straps
- 3D ice tool sleeve
- Integrated rope carry system
- Internal secondary accessory pocket with key clip