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Simond Makalu 45/70L Mountaineering Backpack

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Its modular design gives you a maximum volume of 70L for your approach or carrying stages. For your technical climbing stages, switch to the lighter and minimalist 45L version.

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Simond Makalu 45/70L Mountaineering Backpack | Developed with mountain guides for multi-day bivouac ascents, this backpack is perfect for expeditions.

Its modular design gives you a maximum volume of 70L for your approach or carrying stages. For your technical climbing stages, switch to the lighter and minimalist 45L version.

Compatibility

Ice axe loops and ski/snowboard carrying system.

Carrying comfort

Thermoformed foam backErgonomic strapsLoad adjuster straps and hip belt.

Lightweight

Total weight = 1200g, minimalist version 850g (without top lid and foam back)

Versatility

Adjustable volume between 45L and 70L. Removable top lid and foam back.

Durability

420D polyamide main fabric, 600D TPE-coated polyester bag bottom.

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a complete price performance product

It is an ideal bag for winter mountaineering, you can carry your equipment as 70 liters, and it is a great advantage to use it as a climbing bag as 46 liters without needing an extra bag when you enter the route...

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The lightest and the lightest

The best and the lightest

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Versatile backpack

A versatile mountain backpack, it allows you to remove the protection and the hood, converting it into a very lightweight backpack. The downside is that if you load it to its maximum capacity, it's not comfortable due to its poorly padded lumbar support and straps, which are too light.

MOUNTAINEERING BACKPACK 70 LITERS - MAKALU 45/70

I have always been a fan of the Simond range. Once again, this purchase was no exception. Good material! Plenty of space!

Function

There's room for everything, it's extremely packable, and the material seems waterproof. Perfect value for money.

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versatile

great backpack, very comfortable and very roomy

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very good backpack

roomy. good solutions. comfortable to wear.

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An Exceptional Choice

The Simond Makalu Backpack is a perfect companion for alpine-style climbing in the Greater Ranges. Its lightweight yet durable construction handles the demands of high-altitude expeditions with ease. The ergonomic design ensures comfort during long ascents, while the spacious compartments and gear-specific features like ice axe holders and rope loops are ideal for technical climbs. Weather-resistant and rugged, it’s built to withstand harsh environments, making it an excellent choice for serious mountaineers. The Simond Makalu delivers reliability and performance when it matters most.

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Thin

It's a bit thin, but good for the price, not too heavy, but technical.

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Great backpack, the fact that it is expandable is very convenient. Well organized and accessorized. I would recommend adding a zip on the other side to improve accessibility, but even so it is extremely functional for the purpose for which it was created.

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Convenient, comfortable and light

We filled it up and tried it for testing purposes when we were climbing Ushba. In general, it is a useful bag that has enough space to carry all the climbing equipment and the sleep system, and can be small enough to be mobile when summiting if necessary.

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I couldn't...

I couldn't test the longevity but very good product

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The bag fell apart in 2 years of average use.

I used it to carry my stuff while going rock climbing, it is a functional and lightweight bag although it is not very comfortable when loaded heavily, but now the tightening straps started to break one by one when I pulled. Although the bag itself is sturdy, the straps used on the outside are weak and make the bag unusable. Considering its current price, it seems a bit too much for a product that has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

functional

I really liked it in terms of both its beauty and functionality. It does not let you down both in the mountains and on the slopes and while traveling. It is designed with versatile and thoughtful engineering.

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Lightweight and functional

Exactly the bag I was looking for, I needed a light and compact bag with a volume of 45 liters that I could take on light trips and that could expand when needed on the road. This bag has all these features solved with all the details. The back support looks thin, I don't know how it will affect long distances, but I think I can solve this with an extra thicker lightweight foam seat mat support on the inside. It is made of very high quality material.

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Composition

Main fabric: 100.0% Polyamide ; Lining: 80.0% Polyester, 20.0% Polyamide ; Coating: 100.0% Polyurethane ; Foam: 50.0% Polyethylene, 50.0% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ; Webbing: 90.0% Polypropylene, 10.0% Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Volume

Minimum: 45 litres.Maximum: 70 litres.

Dimensions

Minimum 45L: H55 x W33 x D30 cm.Maximum 70L: H83 x W33 x D30 cm.

Back

- Thermoformed foam back, ensuring good carrying comfort and good breathability.- Inner foam to increase the rigidity of the back, removable to make it more lightweight. It can also be used as a bivouac mat.

Carrying

- Padded and mesh-lined ergonomic adjustable shoulder straps, with adjustable load adjuster straps. - Adjustable and removable chest strap. - Ergonomic hip belt for better carrying comfort.- Two gear loops on shoulder straps.

Accessories

- Two ice-axe loops.- Adjustable and removable front ski loop system.- Adjustable over-the-top strap to compress the bag or secure a rope.- Side compression straps, can be used to carry skis, sleeping mat, etc. They can also be clipped together at the front of the pack to carry a snowboard or snowshoes.- Hydration pack compatible: two hooks, drinking tube hole on shoulder strap.- Grab handle.- Gear loop on hip belt.

Pockets

- A quick-access pocket at the top of the top lid, 25 cm x 25 cm.- An inner mesh pocket on the inside of the top lid with key hook, 21 cm x 25 cm.- A quick-access pocket on the front of the bag, 29 cm x 21 cm. - A zip pocket on the hip belt, 18cm x 10cm.- An inner zip pocket at the back, 22 cm x 20 cm, with key hook.

Opening system

- The top of the bag fastens with a drawcord.- Roll-top closure on the middle section, giving a reduced volume of 45 litres- Large zipped side opening for quick access to the main compartment.

Fabric

- Main fabric: Ripstop 420 denier polyamide / Water repellent.- Bag base fabric: 600 denier TPE-coated polyester / Extremely durable.

Mountaineering backpack simond: 10-year guarantee

At Decathlon, our Simond mountaineering backpacks come with a 10-year guarantee, excluding normal wear and tear. In the event of a fault, we will offer you a repair, replacement or refund. The guarantee covers components from the zip to the stitching. For more information, visit our website.

Product testing

Designed by our teams in the Chamonix valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc, all of our backpacks are lab tested to guarantee their strength.Our technical partners test them in the field to validate product claims.

Origin

Imported

 

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