The North Face Spire 40

"Great little crag pack!" -Cedar Wright, The North Face® Athlete, Rock Climber. For self-propelled climbs up steep mountains with the end goal to summit, and ski the descent, the Spire 40 is a great go-to pack for such expeditions. Robust, lightweight, and technically dialed, this mid-sized climbing and mountaineering pack features adjustable ice tool loops, an air channeled back foam panel, and reinforced ski loops for an efficient A-frame ski carry. With 40 liters of total volume, this pack offers ample space to stash equipment, tools, and food for a long day or overnighter.

• Recipient of the coveted 2009 Hotness award from Urban Climber magazine
• Removable 6061 custom-extruded aluminum stay
• Very light yet burly airbag fabric
• Welded abrasion-resistant fabric reinforcements
• Padded, removable, tuckable hipbelt
• Reinforced three-point haul loops
• Molded E-VAP™ back panel
• Front-side zip stash pocket
• Beefy elasticized ice axe lash points
• Reinforced side ski loops for A-frame carry
• Reinforced tool loops on hipbelt
• Hydration compatible with sleek hose port
• Sliding sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
• Robust, lightweight, technically dialed, mid-sized climbing and mountaineering pack
• Summit Series® collection
• Imported

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Avg Weight: M: 2 lbs 12 oz (1260 g)

Dimensions:
M: 18.5 in. x 12.5 in. x 10 in. (48 cm x 32 cm x 25.5 cm)

L: 21 in. x 12.5 in. x 10 in. (53.5 cm x 32 cm x 25.5 cm)

Ext Volume: M: 2450 in³ (40 liters)

Fabric: 315D Cordura® nylon auto airbag fabric, 210D nylon ripstop

Fit Range:

M: 16 in.– 19 in. (41–48 cm)

L:18 in.– 21 in. (46 cm 53 cm)

Volume: M: 2380 in3 (39 liters)

Hilton's price: $159.00