It's a heady time of year, especially when you're on your first multi-pitch of the season, but you've got the Salewa Apex Climb 25L Backpack to help carry some of the load. This technical climbing pack has a close-fitting, streamlined design, giving you the freedom you need to focus on those minuscule footholds. A twin compression system helps keep the center of gravity close to your body for better balance on slabs and small ledges, while the roll-top design offers easy access at a hanging belay. And although it's small, durable, and compact for the climb, it still includes fixation points for a rope and ice tool, plus plenty of room for the food, water, and layers you might be craving a few pitches from now.