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What is it about summit days that strips everything back to the absolute essentials? The Tjalve 2.0 gets this completely – it's the sort of pack that disappears on your back during those predawn alpine starts when every gram counts. At just 261g, this ultralight Swedish marvel carries 10 litres of critical mountain kit whilst staying impossibly close to your centre of gravity. The quick-access lid opening means no fumbling around for headtorch batteries at 4am, while dual external mesh pockets keep energy bars and spare gloves within easy reach. That clever 4-S sternum strap eliminates any bounce on technical terrain, and the 4-point shoulder attachment system means it moves with you rather than against you. It's built for those moments when the summit's in sight and the only thing between you and the top is pure, unencumbered movement.
| Weight | 261 g |
| Volume | 10 L |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 45 x 20 x 16 cm |
| Body Back Length | 40–49 cm |
The mountain town of Åre is kind of like a Swedish Chamonix. It’s home to the country’s biggest ski area, and the rugged terrain is criss-crossed by long-distance hiking paths, snowmobile trails and downhill biking tracks.
It’s from this gnarly outdoor playground that cult Scandi gear brand, Klättermusen, emerged back in 1975. The company started out as a bunch of local climbers turning out DIY technical gear from a small workshop, and within ten years they’d already built up a rep for innovative and impeccably designed kit.
These days outdoor manufacturers love to shout about their environmental credentials, but sustainability is nothing new for Klättermusen. It’s been part of their ethos since those early days of flares and prog rock, and they’ve always believed that good gear should be made to last. Their packs and clothing are designed to hold up reliably year after year in full-on Alpine and sub-Arctic conditions – and this is even more impressive when you consider that many of their fabrics incorporate recycled materials like discarded fishing nets and worn-out carpets.
Pretty much no-one else is making outdoor gear of this quality, but somehow 'the Climbing Mouse' continues to scuttle slightly under the radar. Mention Klättermusen’s packs to any serious Swedish mountaineer and they either have one or want one, but outside Scandinavia it's still very much an ‘if you know, you know’ sort of a brand.
-Daniel, Verified Buyer
