Lowe Alpine Alpine Ascent 25 Backpack 1525cu in

You're a minimalist at heart because you have no idea what climbers are packing to haul such heavy loads. You prefer the lightest, most compact harness and about half of the gear recommended in the guide, and you still manage to pack a layer and lunch in the Alpine Ascent 25 Backpack by Lowe Alpine. This pack has an external rope holder so you don't have to sacrifice internal space for a big, bulky climbing rope, and there are multiple external attachments for ice axes and ice tools so you can get your winter climbing on.