Mountaineering & Climbing Pack Rentals from Gearhouse Seattle

Climbing packs are designed for the specific demands of rock climbing and mountaineering, featuring features like minimal bulk, strong anchor points, and a high-riding design to avoid harness interference, while backpacks are more general-purpose, with features like multiple compartments, hip belts, and suspension systems for comfort on hikes

24L Deuter Guide Lite

One day. One mountain. One lightweight. The Deuter Guide Lite 24L carrying system is reduced to the essentials and designed for light to medium loads. Carrying comfort is not sacrificed, thanks to the lightweight and comfortable back padding with ventilated 3D mesh cover. A secure fit offers the effort-saving and close to the body fit, by the snug and lightweight hip fins. Perfect for an active day on the mountain.

• Weight: 1.43 lbs

30L Arc'teryx Kea

Whether you're spending the weekend traversing rocky trails, ascending icy falls, or taking laps through backcountry snow fields, carry the necessary equipment in the Arc'teryx Kea 30 Backpack. This top-loading, heavy-duty pack comes in three sizes so that you can get the right fit to comfortably carry all the gear you need for an overnight adventure in the wild.

• HDFB (high-density foam back) suspension ensures a precision fit and comfortable carry
• High denier Cordura fabrics with a silicone coating provide exceptional durability and weather resistance
• Hydration compatible with a Hydroport and Hydro tube clip for convenient thirst quenching (reservoir not included)
• Side compression straps allow you to securely carry skis in an A-frame configuration
• Dual P'ax attachments secure ice tools when not in use

40L Arc'teryx Alpha FL

Fast, light and robust for alpine environments. The Arc'teryx Alpha FL 40 backpack has been designed with climbing in the spotlight.

Exceptionally durable and weather resistant, its dynamic profile means it won't get in the way when using ice tools. Likewise, the intuitive opening and closing system by means of an adjustment cord allows quick and easy access.

• Two ice axe loops
• Six integrated front lash points
• Compression system can carry crampons, ice tools or a belay parka
• Arc'teryx AC² (Advanced Composite Construction) technology system is seam taped and highly water resistant
• Rigid, formed backpanel provides support and structure while remaining comfortable against the back
• Ultralight design and construction with full climbing functionality

Arc'teryx Konseal 40L & 55L

Great on the approach and at the rock, sized for cragging and big enough for trad, the versatile 55L Arc'teryx Konseal is designed for a comfortable carry and clean workflow. Made with a 690D Cordura® with a Hadron™ LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid lid, it’s highly abrasion resistant. Carry comfort comes from its supportive frame and ergonomic hipbelt and shoulder straps. Access is easy with the stand-up design, wide top opening, no-spill lid, and high-visibility interior. Removable compression straps secure the load and internal padding protects gear.

North Face Phantom 50L

The North Face Phantom 50L Advanced Mountain Kit Summit Series Backpack is perfect for any outdoor activity. The backpack is made of 210D IronLite™ nylon, 840D Shredstop™ nylon material which is relatively sturdy. The pack has a hipbelt pocket and tool loop, and can be used for A-frame ski carry. It also features a removable PE frame sheet, reinforced ski loops, and a detachable, flip-forward lid. The backpack has a spring steel frame, hydration sleeve, and removable hipbelt. The North Face Advanced Mountaineering Summit Series Backpack is lightweight and has everything you need for any outdoor activity.

Black Diamond Mission 75

Dedicated, durable and designed for ice cragging, mixed ascents and cold-weather expeditions, the Black Diamond Mission 75L pack is our toughest alpine pack. Featuring an updated BD X-rip 420d fabric with UTS™ coating, these packs are now ultra-durable to withstand season after season of mountain abuse. These packs also provide a balanced carry thanks to its SwingArm shoulder straps, and fully strippable waistbelt, lid and frame-sheet. The new custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment provides secure attachment for technical ice tools and mountaineering axes while a front crampon pouch and a tuck-away rope strap secure gear to the outside. Finally, a drawcord skirt provides a second defense against spindrift and light precip.