Blue Ice

Blue Ice is new to the NA climbing market. The company was established several years ago by a small group of dedicated European climbers with a history in the Industry. Many of their designs are very innovative and fit in easily with what I have tried to do with Cold Thistle Tools. I am honored that the company's President, Giovanni Rossi, has asked me to be the NA distributor for Blue Ice.

Our relationship started with me visiting the Blue Ice Office in Saint-Gervais-Le Fayet near Chamonix and bringing back several dozen pairs of Boa Leashes for friends and readers on the Cold Thistle Blog.

Blue Ice gear meets my personal expectations for alpine climbing. You can expect more innovative gear as the company grows. What follows is what I GENERALLY have available to ship immediately for the NA market. But there are some new designs on the drawing boards that look very exciting as well we'll hopefully see in the near future.

Please note: All the Blue Ice prices listed on this page are quoted in and paid via Euros to avoid the differences in the US Dollar and Euro transactions. Please be sure to check the current exchange rates.

Octopus Pack and my original review. I like it more everytime i use it.

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2011/10/monkey-on-my-back.html

The Warthog Pack

photo courtesy of Brian Threlkeld

a complete and *totally biased* review here:

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2011/07/blue-ice-new-warthog-alpine-pack.html

This pack has been extremely popular in the UK and EU and has been hard to come by as production tries to play catch up. It is worth the wait imo if you like small, hard core, technical climbing packs. Posers will hate this one.

Weight:

720 gr.

Features:

helmet holder
top lid with external & internal pocket
chest buckle with security whistle
rope attachment under the lid
dual ice axe holders
hydration-compatible
removeable hipbelt
safety pocket with key holder

Finishing:

high quality Duraflex buckles
durable YKK zipper

Fabrics/material:

Main: 500 denier CORDURA®
Reinforced bottom: 1000 denier CORDURA®
Lining: Nylon ripstop 210D
To build a highly resistant pack we have chosen to work with CORDURA®. CORDURA® is one of the most durable nylon fabric manufactured to date and it is widely used for high end applications and for producing gear where tearing and abrasion resistance are crucial. Moreover, the CORDURA® we use, is certified by Blue Sign, which is an important factor for our philosophy of minimizing our impact on the environment. Read more about CORDURA® on our technologies page.

40 Liter Pack

Blue Ice 40 liter pack

weight

1375 gr. / slim version 650 gr.

features

two multi-function compression straps
ski & snowboard holder for different solutions: lateral, frontal & under the top lid
two gear loops on the hip belt
padded shoulder straps
rigid back panel
chest buckle with security whistle
rope attachment under the lid
dual reinforced ice axe holders
hydration-compatible
three-Point haul system
top lid with internal & external pocket
safety pocket with key holder
access to content through the large front zipper

for slim version

removable/adjustable top lid
removable rigid back panel
removable compression straps
removable hip belt

finishing

stainless steel hooks
high quality Duraflex buckles
durable YKK zipper

fabrics/material

Main: 450 denier recycled polyester, 3 mm rip stop, good abrasion and tearing strength for maximum quality and life length of the products.
Reinforced bottom: 500 denier recycled polyester
PU coating with water column resistance: > 600 mm

The Mono Pack

Product overview:

Mono: minimalist backpack for multi pitch climbing.

Design & features:

In our series of climbing backpacks, mono is our most minimalist model, especially adapted for a multi pitch climb not far from the base camp.
Thanks to the clever 3- point/turnaround system, the content of the pack can easily be accessed with two simple movements: open the right buckle and turn the pack to the front. This system allows a great freedom of movement for the climber, and it also assures a safer manipulation at the belay station, without risking to loose any of the precious content you are carrying with you.

Loading & comfort:

The Mono has a volume of 7L, which is just enough room for what’s needed for a long rock climb: a pair of shoes for the approach, a windbreaker, some power bars, water... The Mono also features a small safety pocket for securing a wallet, keys or camera. To be able to carry the equipment and climbing gear the mono is also equipped with two gear loops plus a practical helmet mesh for approach.