Patagonia Ascensionist 35
$179, 942 g, 678 g stripped (size L/XL)
Marking Patagonia’s return to alpine packs, the Ascensionist 35 is an innovative groundup design with several novel ideas: the spindr ift-col lar-cum-lid, superlight wireframe stays and a minimalist tool-attachment system. The asymmetrical spindrift collar also functions as the lid of the pack and features a massive extension f lap for overstuff ing. Its one-handed operation becomes