Best mountaineering backpacks for 2024: alpine gear haulers

These tough, streamlined mountain packs are true cold weather warriors, made for technical terrain and harsh alpine conditions.

Hikers wearing mountaineering backpacks standing on a mountain ridge in winter
Weight1.49kg
MaterialsBluesign-approved, recycled 235D polyester, recycled 420D and 630D nylon w/ PFC-free DWR
SizesOne size
Volumes38L + 10 (SL), 40L + 10 (men's)
Men's version?Yes, Deuter Freescape Pro 40+