AK47 (3G)

The new 3rd generation version of the AK47 is identical to its predecessor in features and function. The two major differences are a new fabric – 40% Kevlar instead of 28% previously – and an all-welded welded construction, making it fully water-resistant.

There are two feature alterations. The ice-axe carrying system which has been updated to stay abreast of modern tool development (so many have neither adzes nor hammers) and the top access to the main compartment now has a roll-top closure instead of a draw-cord.

The AK47 is the icon of the crux range. Launched in 2002, it has remained virtually unchanged for over a decade – a testimony to its enduring appeal of ruthless functionality and aesthetic simplicity.
Designed for classic alpine mountaineering, it is small enough for shorter climbs yet big enough for multi-day routes. The AK47 will hump a heavy load of hardware to the bottom of a route with sufficient comfort, but when empty is so light that you hardly notice it on steep ground. What really sets the AK47 apart, though, is its stark, minimalist design. Features have been pared to the brink of absolute necessity with enough detail retained to allow each climber to tailor the pack to his/her unique style.

You can read about the origin and history of the AK47 here.

The AK47 is available in three back-lengths.

Available from December 2022.