Mountain Equipment Tupilak 30+ Backpack – Minimalist 30L Alpine Climbing Pack

Lightweight, Durable, and Weather-Resistant for Fast Technical Ascents

For climbers who value low weight without compromising durability, the Mountain Equipment Tupilak 30+ Backpack delivers minimalist alpine performance in a compact, highly weather-resistant design. This is the smallest and lightest pack in the award-winning Tupilak series—crafted for fast, technical ascents and streamlined missions in challenging mountain conditions. Ideal for mountaineering, ice climbing, and lightweight alpine expeditions in New Zealand and beyond.

Whether you're moving fast on alpine ridges or pushing up steep snow gullies, the Tupilak 30+ offers outstanding weather protection, customisable weight-saving options, and clean, functional design. Built with Mountain Equipment's PACT™ R² fabrics, it’s engineered to handle serious terrain while keeping you agile.

Key Features:

• 30L Alpine Volume – Perfectly sized for fast-moving alpine routes, cragging, or winter missions

• PACT™ 300 & 100 R² Fabrics – Lightweight yet highly durable and water-resistant materials

• Customisable Design – Strip away unneeded components (lid, hip fins, rope strap) for ultralight setups

• Secure Drawcord + Roll-Top Inner Cowl – Keeps out snow and spindrift with quick access to gear

• Versatile Internal Pocket – Floating accessory pocket accessible from both inside and outside

• Removable Rope Strap – Durable Grappler™ aluminium buckle keeps your rope secure on the go

• High-Density EVA Back + Shoulder Support – Comfortable carry even with technical gear

• Dual-Axis Toggles – Allow optional compression straps for tighter load control

• External Daisy Chains + Shockcord System – Attach axes, crampons, or other tools with ease

• Built to Endure – Designed for serious alpine climbers with minimal distractions or bulk

Specs:

• Capacity: 30 litres

• Weight: 840 g / 29.6 oz

• Material:

  • Main: 100% Polyamide (PACT™ 300 & 100 R² with TPU lamination)

  • Components: Aluminium hardware, plastic buckles

• Back Panel: High-density EVA foam

• Hipbelt: 38mm webbing with removable EVA hip fins

• Access: Top-loading with drawcord and internal roll-top

• Use Case: Alpine climbing, ice climbing, fast ascents, NZ backcountry

What’s Included:

• 1 × Mountain Equipment Tupilak 30+ Backpack

• 1 × Removable Rope Strap with Aluminium Buckle

• 1 × Floating Accessory Pocket

• 1 × Integrated Shockcord Attachment System

• 1 × Warranty Info Tag