What is the Salewa NXT 25L Backpack?
The Salewa NXT 25L Backpack is built for mountaineering and climbing. It is a reliable, performance-focused pack that is easy to carry and geared for demanding terrain. Its 25L capacity is great for day trips, scaling heights, or tackling alpine adventures. Its ergonomic design provides a close fit, keeping you comfortable and secure during intense activities.
What is it made of?
This backpack uses Challenge ULTRA 100X UHMWPE fabric, a material prized for its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, which combines strength and durability with lightweight properties. This fabric is built to endure rugged mountain conditions, offering resilience that withstands abrasions and harsh environments without unnecessary weight. To enhance durability further, the pack incorporates Robic High Tenacity Nylon 330D, a nylon known for its tear resistance and longevity, making it a reliable choice for challenging alpine pursuits.
The NXT 25L Backpack meets the Salewa Committed criteria. This program reflects Salewa's dedication to providing quality outdoor products while minimising environmental and social impacts. As part of this commitment, the chemicals used in the backpack's manufacturing meet stringent standards, with over 90% of the pack's weight undergoing rigorous third-party chemical testing. These materials reduce harmful chemicals, ensuring a safer product for users and the environment.
In addition to chemical transparency, Salewa holds its manufacturing partners to high social standards, requiring regular third-party audits every three years. These audits monitor and verify that the facilities uphold fair and safe working conditions, reinforcing Salewa's dedication to social responsibility.
To further reduce environmental impact, the backpack is crafted without PFCs in its Durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment. Instead, Salewa uses a PFAS-free one that provides water resistance without the ecological consequences of conventional chemical treatments.
What type of back system is used?
The NXT Pack has a Dry Back Contact system. Traditional backpacks often press against the back and shoulders, causing excessive sweating and discomfort. Salwa’s design provides a solution by minimising contact points, enhancing airflow, and maintaining load stability, ensuring your body stays cooler and drier even on intense ascents.
The enhanced airflow around the back creates agreat cooling effect, lowering body temperature by an average of 1.5 degrees Celsius under comparable conditions.
To ensure reliable load control on rugged trails, the pack features a twin compression system that keeps the load snug and stable, regardless of how much or little you carry. This adaptability allows for a secure fit without compromising freedom of movement.
Additionally, the backpack's split shoulder strap construction provides excellent freedom of movement, allowing for a natural range of motion and reducing shoulder strain during dynamic activities like climbing, scrambling, and steep hikes.
What are its features?
The Salewa NXT 25L Backpack is crafted with a range of features that make it a versatile choice for alpine climbing and demanding mountain activities.
Its roll-top closure is designed like a dry bag, ensuring the main compartment is securely sealed and water-resistant. This closure system protects your gear from moisture and offers quick access to your belongings, maintaining a minimalist look while providing ample protection against the elements.
With top entry for standard access and side entry through a double-puller zipper, you can quickly reach items even when the pack is fully loaded. This dual-access setup ensures that essential gear is always within reach without the need to unpack everything, which is handy when you need to adjust layers or grab climbing gear on the go.
The NXT 25L is packed with storage and organisational features that allow you to stay organised on the trail. Multiple lids, internal, and organiser pockets provide dedicated spaces for essentials like maps, snacks, and navigation tools. Hip pockets allow you to access small items on the go, while stretch pockets on the side are ideal for water bottles.
For technical pursuits, double ice axe fastening points and pole attachments offer secure options for stowing climbing equipment, ensuring you're prepared for all mountain conditions. A hydration sleeve and side tube guides make staying hydrated easy, with an exit port for your hydration system hose.
This pack's compression options are built to adapt to different load levels. Side compression straps help reduce the pack's volume when it isn't fully loaded, allowing for better balance and load control. Additionally, the pack includes tie-on points for versatile attachment, perfect for securing extra gear outside the pack without compromising accessibility.
This backpack also includes high-performance elements designed for alpine environments. Water-repellent zippers guard against moisture seeping during rainy or snowy conditions, and aluminium closure buckles are durable in extreme temperatures. Glove-friendly buckles allow easy access even when wearing cold-weather gloves, a key feature for winter ascents. Safety features like an alarm whistle and an adjustable sternum strap further enhance security and comfort, keeping the pack stable and ready for any situation.
For enhanced comfort and load stability, the NXT 25L features a split shoulder strap construction and load control straps that distribute weight evenly, reducing shoulder strain and ensuring a balanced feel on rough terrain. The removable hip strap provides added support and can be detached for lighter trips when you want to reduce bulk. The pack is also compatible with Salwa's Helmet Holder net and ORTLES Diagonal Ski-Fix Straps, allowing you to tailor the setup for skiing and mountaineering needs.
Features:
- Hydration System Exit
- Glove-friendly buckles
- Double ice axe fastening
- Aluminium closure buckles
- Water-repellent zippers
- Side compression straps
- Alarm whistle
- Side tube guides provided for a hydration system
- Tie on points for multiple use
- Split shoulder strap
- Load control straps
- Roll Top
- Adjustable sternum strap
- Shoulder strap removable stretch pocket
- Side access to themain compartment with double puller
- Removable hip strap
- Compatibility with Helmet Holder net (SALEWA 00
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- Compatibility with ORTLES DIAGONAL SKI-FIX STRAPS
- (SALEWA 00-0000001308)