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A proper day pack makes all the difference between epic mountain days and an absolute sufferfest. The Gilling gets the fundamentals absolutely right – that steel wire body-contoured frame hugs your back's natural curve, whilst the ventilated carrying system keeps air flowing even during steep ascents. At 791g, it's light enough for fast-moving days but substantial enough to carry everything you need for serious hill walking. The full-access U-shaped opening means no more unpacking half your kit to reach something at the bottom, whilst expandable front and side pockets adapt to whatever the mountain throws at you. Those compression cords keep everything stable on technical terrain, and the trekking pole attachment means your hands stay free for scrambling. It's the sort of pack that becomes an extension of your hiking rhythm – always perfectly balanced, never fighting against your movement through the hills.
| Volume | 26 L |
| Weight | 791 g |
| Body Back Length | 47–52 cm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 52 x 26 x 22 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.
-Panny, Verified Buyer
