small, but not too skimpy, The North Face Spire 32 Climbing Backpack is just the right size for technical climbing and mountaineering. Lightweight, versatile, simplistic, and technically dialed, this pack satisfies all fast and light adventures. Compressing for small volumes and extending to max it out, the aluminum stays are removable, the burly fabric lightweight, and features the prerequisite haul loops - removable hip belt - reinforced ski loops - tool loops hydration compartment - and ice axe loops. Pack savvy, there's nothing more you could want from this top loader.