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| Page Type: Gear Review Manufacturer: Marmot
| Page By: GuitarWIzard Created/Edited: Jun 14, 2002 / Jun 14, 2002 Object ID: 378 Hits: 563 Loading... |
With a sleek new look, this streamlined rock climbing pack is large enough for food, water, a rack and rope--all the necessities for a day's outing.
Top-loading with three convenient pockets in the removable lid: zippered top pocket, internal mesh pocket and pocket under lid
Removable 3-D DriClime® mesh belt offers lightweight load distribution with maximum breathability, keeping you comfortable
Marmot's BioSpan™ load transfer system properly distributes weight over your back's middle area and lumbar region for load-carrying comfort
Pocket for hydration reservoir lets you haul enough water to keep you hydrated during intense activity and on warm days (reservoir sold separately)
Dual ice axe loops with lash straps allow for easy access to tools and equipment
Four side-compression straps stabilize pack load and double as a ski carrying system for winter outings
High-tenacity nylon shell provides excellent abrasion resistance and tear strength for long-lasting durability
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Reviews
| marcminish | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 3/5 | A great little inexpensive summit pack. It is just large enough to fit a a rope, rack, water bottle, jacket and lunch. The only problem I ever had with mine is that you can't carry a coiled rope wedged between the lid and main pack compartment. It will slide out. The pack has very good ice tool attachments and a daisy chain. | | Posted Aug 13, 2002 1:08 pm |
| ADKhiker46 | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | I bought this pack in the fall of 2003 and it is a real solid pack. I have had no issues with it whatsoever and it has accompanied me on about 20 of the high peaks in the Adirondacks.
It's so lightweight and fitting to me, I couldn't see myself purchasing any other pack but the Eiger; or marmot brand.
The way the Eiger packs is also incredible. I can pack a generous lunch, my purifier and winter gear in it as well. I would highly recommend this backpack to anyone.
Also, I have found it to be very solid when bushwacking; real hard to tear/scratch the packs material. | | Posted Jan 9, 2004 4:43 pm |
| Yaquina | Untitled Review | | Voted 5/5 | This pack is perfect for me. I use the pack for winter day hikes / snowshoe trips, as well as a day climbing pack for Mt. Hood. The pack is stable and comfortable, works well for what it is intended. I would highly recommend this pack for day hikers / climbers or as a summit pack for the very reasonable price they sell for. | | Posted Mar 14, 2004 3:11 am |
| Dave K | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 4/5 | This is a good, basic pack for climbing. It is reasonably light weight. I owned it for two years and have given it a fair amount of abuse, which it has handled well. The pack includes a sleeve for a water hydration system. The aluminum stay seems unnecessary and probably adds a few ounces. I've found that loads under 25 lbs. do not need elaborate suspension systems. The plastic sheet suspension that is also included suffices. I do wish it was just a little bit bigger, though. | | Posted May 22, 2004 3:59 am |
| millsb40 | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | REI had this on sale for $69 (had I paid full price it may be a 4 star pack). The pack is excellent for what it is, and that is a small comfortable day / summit pack. Looking at it, I thought it might work for an overnight pack, going really light, and I may still try it, but unless someone else was packing the tent, not a chance. It definitely could be bigger. I use a 2-liter Platypus with it, which works great, but this steals even more room. There’s still plenty of room in the pack for a day trip. It is really, really comfortable, and I like the "bio-span" even with light loads, it feels like it pulls the load closer to your back and it doesn't move. | | Posted Feb 2, 2005 11:57 pm |
| Rob A | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | Like everyone else has said, it is a great little pack. I does work for extremly light weight overnights, gerat for dayhikes, approaches.
A coiled rope will not slide out of the top if you snake the top compression strap through it. | | Posted Oct 19, 2005 4:53 pm |
| dustingaffke | Untitled Review | | Voted 4/5 | Like the others have stated this is a nice lightweight back. It doesn't carry large loads great but for day trips and peak bagging this is a top notch bag.
Simplicity at it's best | | Posted Dec 10, 2005 7:40 pm |
| Travis Atwood | Eiger 36 | | 
Voted 5/5 | I've used this pack for a few months now and have so far been impressed. It's extremely comfortable and distributes weight very well. I bought it primarily to use as a winter mountaineering pack, but I recently used is on an overnight desert backpacking trip and it worked quite nicely. The one drawback is that the hood doesn't cinch down as far as I'd like it to when the pack is not fully loaded. Aside from that, I give it a 5/5. | | Posted Feb 1, 2007 4:15 pm |
| Bignick | Old Standby | | 
Hasn't voted | I've had this for a few years and actually got it for a climbing pack. It works well and is simply designed which is a plus as far as I am concerned. A little dated as now there seems to be a pack available to fit anyones exact requirements. I don't use it much as I usually can get by with less. | | Posted Feb 12, 2007 6:05 am |
| jschrock | A great summit pack. | | 
Hasn't voted | Well thought out design and carries a typical day-climb load very well. Too small for most over-nighters - but if that's your complaint, then you should have bought a different pack. I can cram in enough for a winter day climb, including emergency bivy sack, extra upper and lower layers, canister stove, food, and standard climbing hardwear.
Two minor items for a wishlist - a couple gear loops on the hip belt would be nice and a larger pocket on one side to allow me to cram a couple pickets in, instead of lashing them to the side. | | Posted May 9, 2007 10:20 pm |
| glahhg | Marmot Eiger 36 | | 
Voted 5/5 | This is the only pack I use for high sierra rock/alpine climbs. If you don't think it works as an overnight pack then you're packing way too much crap. I'm out for 1-2 nights with it all the time and that's without cramming stuff under the lid or on the sides. I've been out for 4 nights with it, carrying all food, axe, crampons, rock rack, sleeping bag, puffy jacket, half a tent, and helmet. That required careful packing but it worked. I've taken out the aluminum support and plastic frame. Just extra weight in my opinion.
It's light enough and minimalist enough (thin minimal waist belt) to wear it climbing or as a day/summit pack.
The ice tool cinch cords are weak and one of mine broke off. Other than that it's been solid. | | Posted Aug 28, 2007 4:09 pm |
| Mountain Impulse | Bang for the Buck | | 
Voted 5/5 | I thought this alpine pack was a real bargain at $99. 2400 cubic inches and just a smidgin over 3 lbs. With a main compartment, top panel, two ice-axe loops and compression straps, it is fairly spartan and that is a plus. Besides primary use as a crag pack, you can use it for day hiking and it's even plenty big to use as an overnight pack if you're not taking along pots and pans. | | Posted Sep 28, 2007 8:06 pm |
| MountainBetty | New model not so great | | 
Hasn't voted | In spring 2007 I purchsed the Marmot Eiger 65. This model has one serious drawbacks. It is very difficult to adjust the straps between the lid and the shoulder straps because of how the clasps are attached. This was very annoying and caused the top third of the pack to always be out of adjustment. Everything else about the pack was great. It carried well with a lot of weight in it. I wrote to Marmot and asked them to fix the strap adjustments and add a full side zip, which would be a bonus. | | Posted Oct 8, 2007 9:07 pm |
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