Stripped back summit pack, built to be carried as a second pack and unleashed for summit pushes, or used for acclimatization missions from basecamp.
As the lightest, most packable Alpine pack in the Blue Ice range, the Stache UL can be stripped back to a feathery 240g when weight is critical. But it still offers a full alpine pack feature s
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Outstanding pack! Took this as my summit back when backpacking into the Cirque of the Towers, and it performed incredibly on Pingora and Wolf's Head. It was very easy to stow in my backpacking pack for the hike in, and then for summit days, it easily fit everything I needed, as well as rope carry on top and a tagline inside the pack. Very comfy and easy to lead with while it was on my back. Love this thing!
Eric · August 19, 2026
Great small pack that seems bigger than 25L
Carries 2 Nomics quietly and securely on approach and climbs water ice well. Also carries 2 Akilas and climbs couloirs well. Surprisingly also did well diagonally carrying skis with 2 Voile straps. It has also been great nordic touring. Seems to hold a lot for 25L, but can compress down tight.