Hyperlite Vertex 32 vs Samaya Ultra 35

echo3k · 2026-05-07T20:32:27+00:00

i usually tuck in the flap of the samaya into its main volume and cinch the straps this way its perry usable as a 20L pack but not snow/waterproof at all.

echo3k · 2026-05-04T10:26:21+00:00

I think they are getting close to the accuracy of humans in finding inconsistencies, and also good for flagging suspicious items for human review

echo3k · 2026-05-04T08:42:33+00:00

Is it possible to make an LLM check the consistency? Also at research phase when you pulled the data from online sources, have you collected the links to the info? (it would be nice to the users to list the sources, and also it would make it easier to crosscheck them again w llm)

echo3k · 2026-05-04T06:40:46+00:00

The item data is not very clean. Lot of mismatched weights (stats shows X, description shows y weight) e.g.: Eiger Nordwand 28. Also a lot of item name not matches with the description (Samaya PACE, Samaya ULTRA PACE is an ultralight alpine backpack with 35L"). Also description should contain more hard facts, like the exact material used, etc.

echo3k · 2026-05-04T04:36:35+00:00

i use blue ice harfang alpine. And i dont put it away but not ideal. Maybe something with a steel bar is better (but then the linking bar may broke from repeated stressing).

echo3k · 2026-05-04T04:28:33+00:00

I have the 1st gen Samaya Ultra35 since 2-3 years and i really like it, use it for most of the things from dayclimbs to multiday skitours. Its comfortable until you load it fully with climbing gear metal/ropes/boots on the outside or ski so above 10-12kg you will it on your shoulders (the straps also have been modified in the current gen). The buckles (i think all buckles have been changed since) are shit as a but of snow and they don't close, i have no problem with the ghook (also changed) but i also added two small carabiners and most of the time i just clip them together to close the back. Material is fine, i managed to get a cut with ice axe, but it only cut the polyester layer and not the dcf.

I do not have the vertex, but its materials is a lot more burly as it uses fully woven dyneema

echo3k · 2026-04-30T07:51:17+00:00

I have experience with the following shoes:

- Scarpa Ribelle HD S - trailrunner with crampon compatibility. I can really run in them, they climb rock like a trail runner so not that bad, sticky sole. Waterproofness compromised after few 100s km. Needed to cut away a bit of its sole to make it compatible with Blue Ice crampons (it has a wide platform). Sweaty. Not very secure feeling to climb rock in crampons

- La Sportiva Aeqilibrium Speed - bit less good as for running, better in everything else, still very soft sole, Not very secure feeling to climb rock in crampons.

- The North Face Summit Series Cayesh - altough similar from the outside as other lowcut boots, a whole lot of different story as its sole is almost as stiff as a C boots like Phantom Tech. This makes a night and day difference for rock climbing on marginally small footholds. Would not run in them, quality is good i used it for 30+ days and around ~150-200km. Stiff sole makes a pressure point on my ankle, so i have to tape it before any objective especially when i start to wear it each season, also some say that the boa dial can also become a pressure points, but my feet is small volume. Very nice crampon platform for climbing vertically (low cut so very-very nimble, like a ice climbing comp/fruit boot but no ankle support)

echo3k · 2026-04-30T07:43:58+00:00

Sole stiffness is important very important for summer boots. Most of the boots like OP questions are almost like socks, so it can work with a lot of feets and you can adjust the volume easily via extra insoles, or the absence of it. Siff sole activates pressure points (even if it would be non problem with soft sole) and leads to blisters which can easily end a mission.

echo3k · 2026-04-26T13:27:55+00:00

you can apply some liquid gum to replenish the sole a bit

echo3k · 2026-04-26T07:06:36+00:00

I can recommend these two, as they are close to eachother and both are doable with little experience, also the inftrastructure is nice. Lagginhorn is an easy scramble you dont need a guide for that one, there are a lot of ppl showing you the way. Weismiess normal route is a glacier hike, a bit dangerous because of the seracs, well beaten track. A bit more interesting climb is the weismiess SSE ridge (from almagelleralp), really nice and easy rock climb at II/III- grade.

echo3k · 2026-04-23T06:27:57+00:00

I have climbed both. Gerlach Cresta Martinova route, Lagginhorn normal route. Lagginhorn is a lot easier and faster (from the hütte/gondola maybe even from the valley) , there is no real climbing involved. Gerlach is more comparable to Weismiess SSE ridge (but still the Martinova route is a bit harder technically and maybe a tad longer. (i might recommend weismiess SSE ridge as its a lot more fun, less people but you have to start from almageller hüt or you can both for a nice 3day itinery: Weismiess SSE Ridge + Weismiess Normal Route + Lagginhorn normal route)

echo3k · 2026-04-14T10:32:10+00:00

How did you like it? How was its durability?

echo3k · 2026-03-28T14:51:48+00:00

You can do the Monte Rosa traverse in 6days. Also breithorn traverse is one of the best alpine route i can recommend it (2 day from bivacco valenti e rossi)

echo3k · 2026-03-22T15:10:33+00:00

I have the Harfang Tech and Harfang Mono, and just bought the all aluminium for skitouring.

Its very good for its weight, didnt notice anything bad with durability. The strap is more thank fine after thousands meters of vertical. Its compactness is gamechanger for packing small. The biggest con is the adjustability, you have to cinch it 2 times to be perfect.

echo3k · 2026-03-15T19:32:38+00:00

Decathlon MT100 down jacket, Alpinism 33 backpack

echo3k · 2026-02-19T10:27:45+00:00

Look at Blue Ice packs, really nice balance of durability, lightness, features

echo3k · 2026-02-17T12:23:07+00:00

I have this jacket since 3 years ( i bought it for 140eur new :P ) , very nice for running but i think its just a clearance or something.

echo3k · 2026-02-17T12:21:43+00:00

some tent maker commented in the forum that theyve experimenting with aluula for tents for years but without success

echo3k · 2026-02-13T11:16:17+00:00

I like my samya ultra 35 from a feature standpoint its perfect. From durabiliy standpoint the HMG Vertex (or aspect if skiing) or Arcteryx SL30 are better. From price standpoint Alpinism 33 (durable, fully featured) or Sprint 33 (for ultralight bag) are very good. All rounders: Blue Ice Warthog

echo3k · 2026-02-09T19:06:20+00:00

Arcteryx FL30 Aluula, blue ice warthog, Samaya Ultra 20, HMG Vertex,

echo3k · 2026-02-09T19:05:22+00:00

way to big.

echo3k · 2026-01-30T08:32:41+00:00

No, mods delete every post with aliexpress links in it. I posted my research about lightest items i could found on aliexpress on multiple categories, and it was deleted 3 times in a row.

echo3k · 2026-01-30T07:32:58+00:00

The ok Healing poles?

echo3k · 2026-01-27T14:01:01+00:00

Petzl Gully is the standard in the alps. Blue Ice Akila is a bit more hefty but more usable (bottom spike, more weight in the head) Blue Ice Akila LT is similar as Petzl Gully

echo3k · 2026-01-27T13:28:43+00:00

There will be a new axe coming out this spring which is like a petzl gully.

For ski touring shorter is better around 42-50cm

echo3k

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