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Wait, what is this 'lumbarpack' of which you speak? Is it, by any chance, a fresh incarnation of what we knew in the 90s as a 'bum-bag'? Well, sort of – but this version from Klättermusen has had some serious upgrades. With an extra-long webbing strap, you can wear the Fimmafäng 4.0 round your waist, crossways over your shoulder, or even attach it to your pack as an extra pocket. Sturdy D-rings on the hip-belt can be used to attach a snow sled, or – more likely in the UK – a dog leash for some quality fell-time with a four-legged friend. The roomy seven-litre pouch has plenty of space for your essentials, while an external stretch pocket and shock cord web on the top will let you push that capacity a little bit further by attaching stuff to the outside
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.
-Florian, Verified Buyer
