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Backpack Guide

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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 activity. In-depth descriptions and details about the backpacks can be found on each product page.

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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.


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

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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Fast Paced Backpacks

Close-to-body packs designed with freedom of movement and only the essential features needed for short and fast pursuits.

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Multi-day backpacks

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Hiking & Trekking Backpacks

Backpacks designed for the needs during hiking & trekking adventures. Outside pockets for easy access, adaptable carrying systems, bungees for bulky items and large inside compartments for easy storage.

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Hiking & Trekking Backpacks

Backpacks designed for the needs during hiking & trekking adventures. Outside pockets for easy access, adaptable carrying systems, bungees for bulky items and large inside compartments for easy storage.

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Delling 20L

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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Brimer 24L

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

Gilling 26L

Lightweight hiking backpack with a close-to-body fit and a steel wire frame. Gilling has a ventilated carrying system with lightly padded shoulder straps and hip belt. It features a large U-shaped opening, outside elastic mesh pockets, compression straps and bungee system on top for customization.

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bergelmer

Bergelmer 30/40/50L

Midweight hiking backpack featuring Carry-On-Bones carrying system. It has an adjustable back length, padded back panel, hip belt and shoulder straps, and a light aluminum frame for stability. Bergelmer also features compression straps, bungee system, hole webbing, weather resistant hip pocket and an on-the-go bottle holder.

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raido 2.0

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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vån

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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ymer 2.0

Ymer 65/75L

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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Skiing backpacks

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Skiing Backpacks

Technical backpacks designed for the needs on the mountain. Developed to enhance your journey with freedom of movement, easy access to essential equipment such as avy tools and equipped with helmet and gear holders.

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Skiing Backpacks

Technical backpacks designed for the needs on the mountain. Developed to enhance your journey with freedom of movement, easy access to essential equipment such as avy tools and equipped with helmet and gear holders.

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Jökull

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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Ull 30L

Ull 20/30L

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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Kåre 30L

Kåre 30L

Midweight ski touring backpack designed for full-day missions. Close-to-body fit, great ventilation, S-shaped shoulder straps for movability and a full zip opening. Kåre also features a helmet holder, google pocket, avy tools pocket and multiple attachment points for skis, splitboards and ice axes.

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Höner 32L

Höner 32/42/52L

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

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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Summit Backpacks

2-15L

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single day backpack

Single-Day Backpacks

18-32L

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hiking backpack

Multi-Day Backpacks

33-100L

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