Top 7 inexpensive Climbing Essentials for Ladies

Deuter Trans Alpine Pro SL 26L Backpack – Women’s

You’re a pro on the trail and you need a pack that reflects that. Deuter created the Trans Alpine Pro SL 26L Backpack for you—you who rises before dawn to be first on the trail. Who meticulously inspects your bike before and after each ride. Who knows the cost of the uphill reflects the joy of the downhill. Each aspect of this pack reflects the high-standards of high-intensity mountain bike athletes. The entire front panel opens for quick and easy access to key maintenance components like pumps and tubes, and has multiple zippered and stash compartments to help you stay organized.

The 3L reservoir compartment is easily accessible from a back zippered panel and the two side stow pockets hold additional water bottles so running out of water stays far from your mind. When the terrain gets spicy, the reinforced upper shoulder straps offer a comfortable carry for your bike. As the terrain mellows out, the ActiveFit shoulder straps and Airstripe backsystem work to stabilize the pack on your back and increase airflow as you weave and maneuver through single track aspen glades.

The North Face Aleia 22L Backpack – Women’s

Seek cooler temperatures in higher altitudes this summer with all your hiking essentials packed in The North Face Women’s Aleia 22 Backpack. This technical daypack boasts The North Face’s NextVent back panel, which uses suspended mesh to assure ample airflow while still providing plenty of stability when you have a full pack. The Aleia also has a massive pocket configuration to organize everything from hydration reservoirs to electronics and on-the-trail essentials.

Deuter ACT Trail SL 22L Backpack – Women’s

Deuter made the Women’s ACT Trail 22 SL Backpack versatile so you can ski, climb, and hike with the same pack. Its AirContact Trail SL suspension system features a women-specific design, stabilizer straps, a flexible frame, ventilated channels, and breathable 3D AirMesh padding at the shoulder straps, waist belt, and back panel.

There are two access points to the ACT Trail’s main compartment, one at the top for packing and another at the front for getting gear quickly. Deuter also added a sleeve for your hydration reservoir, a compartment for dirty clothes, and a rain cover that you can remove for sunny days. There are multiple pockets inside for organization as well, one on the side for a water bottle, and another zippered side for security. The loop at the bottom stores ice axes, trekking poles, or a helmet―whatever your adventure calls for.

Deuter Guide Lite SL 28L Backpack – Women’s

Not only does the Deuter Women’s Guide Lite 28 SL Backpack save weight with its sleek, alpine-ready design, but it’s built to fit lady mountaineers for ultimate comfort during challenging climbs and long backcountry tours. The women-specific SL fit, lightweight materials, and versatile features on this alpine pack ensure a superior fit during the long approach, icy ascent, and demanding descent. Even when fully loaded, the Alpine Back system keeps the load solid and balanced with its Delrin frame, adjustable waistbelt, and removable padding.

Deuter Airlite SL 14L Backpack – Women’s

Trail ready and street smart, the Deuter Women’s Airlite 14 SL Backpack will work well for your everyday needs and carry what you need to get out into the mountains over the weekend. Featuring Deuter’s SL Women’s fit system, the Airlite 14 SL’s shoulder straps are set more narrow than normal to accommodate more petite female frames, and they feature soft edges along the straps to eliminate pressure points and reduce the chance of chaffing. Realizing women’s hips are shaped differently then men’s, the AirLite 14 SL has a conical shape to better deliver a more anatomic fit for women.

The pack itself features a twin-frame construction capable of comfortably carrying up to 13-pounds of gear. A detachable rain cover keeps your gear dry whether you’re walking home, or you get caught out on the trail in a storm. A hydration compatible design makes for quick on-trail hydration, while stretch side pockets stow water bottles. A single webbing hip belt adds to the comfort of the pack, and the 3D Airmesh lining further promotes the breathability of the pack.

Deuter Gravity Motion SL 35L Backpack – Women’s

The Gravity Motion SL 35L Backpack is ready to step in as your go-to climbing daypack. It’s got a low-profile, minimalist design that betrays just how much storage it’s packing, and a comfortable carrying system with a special contoured fit for female climbers. The Gravity suspension system keeps the pack’s load close to your body for greater stability, and features ventilated padding on the back and straps for breathable comfort, as well as a flexible frame that lends structure and support for long approaches. Stretchy zippered side pockets keep climbing shoes and water bottles tucked away but still within easy reach, and gear loops along the front of the pack let you easily lash on anything that can’t fit inside. On the other side of the pack you’ve got back panel entry for easy access that doesn’t require rooting around your pack from the top, letting you access important gear quickly when you need to. Compression straps help pull the load in closer and offer external storage for a waterproof shell or puffy, while a top haul loop makes it easy to lug up after you on all-time multi-pitch climbs.

Deuter Airlite SL 14L Backpack – Women’s

Trail ready and street smart, the Deuter Women’s Airlite 14 SL Backpack will work well for your everyday needs and carry what you need to get out into the mountains over the weekend. Featuring Deuter’s SL Women’s fit system, the Airlite 14 SL’s shoulder straps are set more narrow than normal to accommodate more petite female frames, and they feature soft edges along the straps to eliminate pressure points and reduce the chance of chaffing. Realizing women’s hips are shaped differently then men’s, the AirLite 14 SL has a conical shape to better deliver a more anatomic fit for women.

The pack itself features a twin-frame construction capable of comfortably carrying up to 13-pounds of gear. A detachable rain cover keeps your gear dry whether you’re walking home, or you get caught out on the trail in a storm. A hydration compatible design makes for quick on-trail hydration, while stretch side pockets stow water bottles. A single webbing hip belt adds to the comfort of the pack, and the 3D Airmesh lining further promotes the breathability of the pack.