Phantom 38

Ski mountaineers, we've got your back. The updated The North Face Phantom 38 is the closest you'll get to pack perfection. It carries a lot without weighing you down (it's less than a kilo) thanks to the ultra-light but reliably durable Spectra® ripstop fabrication. The top lid has been removed to reduce weight, but the flip top still has a small, zipped pocket for stashing your essentials and a cord to cinching or securing a rope. The side compression straps carry skis or a split board and the reinforced hip belt means load bearing isn't uncomfortable. The tool carrying system has been enhanced to better cover sharp and pointy gear and thanks to internally routed compression cords, the pack sits nice and streamlined, reducing snag points. And strategically placed reflective detailing ensures you'll be caught in your climbing partner's headlight during pre-dawn starts.

DETAILS

• This streamlined pack is built for on-route alpine climbing missions and can carry your skis, ice tools, rope and rock gear
• Semi-translucent fabric lets you see your gear more easily from the outside of the pack
• Side compression straps hold skis or split boards
• Internally routed compression eliminates unnecessary snag points and excess fabric
• Ice-tool and axe carry optimised while keeping the tool tips covered
• Fixed lid with a pocket can carry rope or compress the top of the pack
• Foam back panel with durable, light and soft Teksever fabric reduces weight while also reducing water and snow absorption
• 360-degree reflectivity
• Hip belt pocket with tool loop
• Hydration sleeve
• Sternum strap with a whistle buckle