Lightweight and Durable Climbing Backpack by Arc'teryx: The Alpha SL Offers the Best Combination of Weight and Toughness Yet
Alpine Adventure Calling: Introducing Arc'teryx's Game-Changer
🗓️ After 36 years in the climbing gear scene, Arc'teryx launches the mind-blowing Alpha SL pack! Weighing in at mere 15.7oz (or 11.1oz without the belt and straps), this could be the lightest alpine pack they've ever crafted. It's all thanks to a groundbreaking material, no compromises on durability or performance when you're reaching the highest peaks.
🔥 Ultra-Strong, Ultra-Light: Tackling the Balance Act
Climbing gear makers often struggle with balancing durability and shedding weight. But Arc'teryx isn't afraid, taking on the challenge with the Alpha SL! They've embraced the ALUULA Graflyte material for the first time, giving it a sleek, mountain-worthy white shell. This innovative fabric fuses ultralight, ultra-strong polymer films into a single, unrivaled tear-strength material. With an astonishing strength-to-weight ratio, said to be 8 times greater than steel, it's time to rethink everything you thought you knew about lightweight packs!
🏔️ Arc'teryx redefines the boundary
The Alpha SL joins its predecessor, the Alpha FL, in maintaining cult status among climbers. However, the FL's revolutionary use of N400r-AC2 nylon 6 ripstop is outshone by the SL's significantly lighter weight. With smaller brands wading into the ultralight market, Arc'teryx needed to up their game with something more cutting-edge.
🛠️ Engineering Evolution
Fans of the FL will appreciate the SL's similar silhouette but with significant material and design updates. Gone is the roll-top closure, replaced by a cinch-only design with a protective flap. This eases weight even further while solving long-standing complaints about the FL's ice tool carry capacity and limited compression options. ALUULA's Graflyte laminated build eliminates seams and glue points, creating better abrasion and water resistance while reducing bulk and giving the exterior a smoother finish.
🌍 Eco-Conscious Innovation
Arc'teryx continues to prioritize sustainability, as the Alpha SL can be repaired using Alpha SL Patch Kits, available this fall through ReBird Service Centers at no additional cost.
The sleek, mountain-worthy white shell of the Alpha SL, embracing ALUULA Graflyte material, showcases a fusion of ultralight, ultra-strong polymer films into an unrivaled tear-strength fabric – a testament to Arc'teryx's commitment to integrating eco-conscious technology into their gadgets and sports gear. The new Alpha SL pack, redefining the boundary, demonstrates Arc'teryx's style in creating innovative and lightweight sports equipment that meets the highest technology standards.
