The Alpine Light Backpack from Mountain Hardwear is a superb, lightweight and weather-resistant backpack designed to help you conquer harsh conditions on your ascent and enjoy your journey back down at the same time. The Dyneema® fabric the Alpine Light is constructed from is extremely lightweight, durable and waterproof and is combined with taped seams to create a weather-resistant construction to protect your possessions from the elements.External side pockets ensure that your smaller gear is still accessible while a removable internal pocket provides storage space for additional gear. This combined with multiple lash points for the ice axe cradles makes this an easy-to-access lightweight pack option for more challenging alpine ascents while dual-density foam straps make for a comfortable journey to and from your destination.