A sleek, 40-liter climbing pack that features recycled fabrics in the body construction, the Crag 40 does it all and does it well. With a top-loader design that also zips wide open like a duffel for easy access to your gear, the Crag 40 is our go-to cragging pack.
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Reviewers say the Crag 40 fits a full rack, rope, shoes and helmet while staying low profile, using it mostly for sport and trad cragging, plus multi-pitch, the gym and travel. Most find it comfortable and durable and like the combination of top and side zip access. Critiques are minor: a few wanted external straps for a rope or stick clip, and one each found the shoulder padding thin or the pockets hard to reach when full.
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Overall rating: 4.8125 / 5 from 32 reviews.
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"The Crag 40 is light, simple and great for a day out on the rock. I skipped a star on the review because I know that the pack can be even better. A snap button - like at the bottom of your belay parka - added to the top of the zipper would be a big improvement. I found the zipper slipping open under a full load."
"This backpack is perfect for the local crag or multi week climbing adventures. It's extremely durable, the waist straps eases carrying heavy weight, the built in rope strap is extremely convenient, as well as the interior where there are perfect pockets to put your shoes in, phone and wallet, keys, etc. - as well as the huge main pocket for the remaining stuff you'll bring."
"Big backpack that fits my rope, gear, and more"
"I love this bag for cragging, its also turned into my gym bag since I end up bringing a rope and 2 bags is just annoying."
"Comfortable, sleek and holds everything for a sport climbing comfortably."
"Crag 40 has tons of room for trad gear, helmet, a couple layers and snack no problem. Or enough room for a small family's gear for an afternoon of top roping. Only thing, if I had to find a flaw would be shoulder strips have little to no padding. That said though, this does not present itself like a haul bag, so the lighter weight shoulder straps and material are working great."
"i love the double sided zipper to reach the bottom of the bag and how the straps feel. also a whistle chest clip!"
"I've been using a Creek 50 for years but wanted something that was more friendly to checked baggage for destination climbing flight trips. The Crag 40 is perfect. It's built well and doesn't have a lot of extra complexity but has just enough zipper pockets and thoughtful design. I've carried 30+ pounds comfortably, even in this relatively small pack."
"I chose the Crag 40 over other options because I needed a mid-capacity crag bag that I could pack inside my luggage. It flattens down fairly thin, since there's not a lot of extra organization or padding. The optimized design works well on short-to-moderate approaches."
"Great crag pack. Comfortable to wear and holds all the essentials. The material is durable. It is easy to get into with the large side zipper. I do wish the outside zipper pocket was more accessible. When the pack is full it is very hard to get in and out of this pocket. The inside zipper pocket us pretty useless since you can't access it with the pack being full."
| Size | Torso Length | Waist Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| S/M | 16 - 19 in 41 - 48 cm | 26 - 40 in 66 - 102 cm |
| M/L | 18.5 - 21.5 in 47 - 55 cm | 28 - 45 in 71 - 114 cm |
Measure between the iliac crest (the top of your hip bones) and the C7 vertebra (feel for the protruding bone at the base of your neck while looking down.)
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