Ade Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 My Serratus Genie has just about died. Can anyone recommend something to replace it? Small very light no frills pack for one day alpine routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkyclimber Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yep, check out the MEC Alpinelite 30. It is supposed to be MEC's replacement for the Genie after they closed down Serratus. I haven't used it (I bought a new Genie to replace my dead one just before they ran out) but have seen it in the store and they look as light and compressible as the Genie, but actually more useful - real side compression straps, and more comfortable shoulder straps. I'll buy one when my second Genie dies. At $54, you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Discussion links: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 this guy is selling a "like new" Serratus Genie Long for $35 Link 4 <-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared_j Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) The Cold Cold World Valdez is not quite as light as the MEC pack, but is quite bomber, has very comfortable shoulder straps, and a nice slim profile. I use mine all the friggin' time. I like the concept of the Cilogear packs, but in practice I did not prefer their strap setup. Edited August 11, 2008 by jared_j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?Cierzo-35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradhead Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I own the smaller version of the Cierzo. It has worked well as a climbing daypack. I had to add a compression shock cord but other than that it has had no issues. It only weights ~6 oz but has been really durable and carries well considering it lacks any padding. No lid, but it has plenty of capacity for an 18L pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ade: you might be a little tall for the cierzo... hard to say. Definitely worth a look. I've got ~20 days on mine and so far no complaints expect they only give you one ice axe velcro strap (WTF?). Also if the route has more than a few pitches of chimney and/or hauling I would reach for my valdez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i would have to say the new Alpinelite 30's are way better than the old Genie and when my current Genie dies, I'll probably upgrade to one o' them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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