What is the Ascensionist 35L?
It's a lightweight, durable backpack primarily designed for climbing, either on rock or ice. The Ascensionist provides ample functionality for technical missions in harsh conditions and works perfectly for light and fast adventures.
What is it made of?
The material used for the body of this product is a 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, backed with a recycled TPU coating, which reinforces the fabric to make it ultra-durable.
Materials are treated with a PFC/PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent). PFC-free means perfluorinated chemical-free. Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), commonly used to add water repellent to textiles, are also known as forever chemicals and cause environmental harm, similar to PFAS.
PFAS means per- or poly-fluorinated alkyl; these are a group of industrial chemicals that also cause detrimental harm to the environment, often through product and garment manufacture.
These chemicals can't break down, so once they reach nature (usually via factory water waste), they stay in the ecosystem and contaminate living organisms, working their way up the food chain. PFAS and PFCs are suspected carcinogens and have been known to affect mammal reproduction and hormone production. Therefore, many leading brands in the outdoor industry are now prioritising cutting out the use of these chemicals entirely to contribute to a more responsible manufacturing process.
The lining is made from a 200-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave coated with polyurethane (PU) for longevity, abrasion resistance, and water resistance.
The interior shoulder straps and hip belt are constructed from a 92% recycled nylon and 8% spandex double weave fabric, which also has a DWR finish free from PFCs/PFAS.
Both the body and the strap/hip belt materials are certified as bluesign® approved, ensuring the fabrics meet strict environmental and safety standards.
This product is also made in a Fair Trade Factory™, giving Patagonia more control of the operations in the factories they choose to work with. Patagonia proudly offers more Fair Trade styles than any other apparel brand in the current market. But how does it work? Patagonia pays a premium for every item made in one of these factories, and this money goes directly to the factory workers. A democratically elected committee of Fair Trade workers will decide how this extra money gets spent in each Fair Trade factory.The program also promotes worker healthand safety, and social and environmental compliance,while encouraging healthier dialogue between workers and management.
What backsystem does it use?
This backpack uses a super lightweight, minimal backsystem to minimise the grams, making it suitable for the rigours of advanced alpine use. The waistbelt, waistbelt padding, and backpack frame are removable, meaning you can customise the weight depending on how stringent you're feeling.
What are the features?
An easy-access top-cinch closure is easy to operate, even with gloves. Inside, you get plenty of space for essential gear, food, and extra layers. You also get multiple lash points on the exterior of the bag for attaching additional items.
A full-sized top pocket holds essentials such as trail snacks, energy gels, maps, and guidebooks and can still be used even when the pack is fully loaded.
The contemporary ice-tool carry straps are adjustable, removable, and can be easily repaired in the field if needed.
Features:
- Recycled materials, webbings and TPU finish meet demands of elite alpinism in the lightest weight possible
- Body fabric, hip belt and shoulder straps feature a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish made without perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs/PFAS)
- Removable waistbelt, waistbelt padding and frame allow you to pare down the pack when needed
- Easy-access top-cinch closure is glove-friendly
- Lash points across the face, side panels and top of the pack for extra storage
- Full-sized top pocket holds essentials and can still be used even when the pack is fully loaded
- Modern ice-tool carry straps are adjustable, removable and can be repaired in the field
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory