What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I hauled this up a two-day alpine route with skis strapped to one side and a rope lashed under the lid, and the tight volume never felt like it was fighting me on exposed terrain. Pulling the belt and lid off before the summit push shaved real weight without leaving me short on carry options for the descent."Millet built the Prolighter 30+10 Backpack for the exact moment a trip stops being a hike and starts being an objective, when the approach gives way to a route and every ounce on your back matters. It rides low and tight through exposed scrambling, holds steady when you're kicking steps up a couloir, and strips down fast when the terrain gets technical, and the pack itself becomes another piece of gear to manage. That adaptability comes from a carrying system built to shed weight on command. Pull the belt and lid, and you're down to a bare, technical shell ready for the summit push, while the side ski holder, rope retention, and FFP ice axe holder keep sharp, awkward gear locked down and out of the way. A hoisting handle makes it easy to haul up short technical sections, and the hydration compartment keeps water accessible without adding another strap to manage.