Best 12 inexpensive Ice Climbing for Ladies

Osprey Packs Tempest 20L Backpack – Women’s

Your last adventure race went something like this: you navigated on foot through a labyrinth of trees until you reached a river, hopped in your canoe and paddled over to where your mountain bike was waiting, jumped on your bike and pedaled over a mountain pass. Or maybe this just described one of your typical weekend days. Whatever the case, the Osprey Women’s Tempest 20 Backpack is a perfect lightweight companion for your adventurous day exploits. This panel-loading backpack holds up to twenty pounds of gear and water, and keeps things organized in convenient pockets. It features a women-specific fit and breathable, cushioned comfort to keep you from conjuring visions of chucking the bag downriver before you reach the end of your journey.

The hip-belt’s ErgoPull adjustment makes it easy to tighten or loosen on the fly, and the shoulder straps, harness position, and sternum strap can also be adjusted for a perfect fit tailored to your anatomy and load. The ventilating ridged foam back panel keeps you fresh while padding your back through long day hikes or multi-sport excursions. A pull-out LidLock helmet attachment fits through the vents on your bike helmet to secure it to the front of the pack, loop and bungee attachments hold tools and trekking poles, and multiple smaller pockets hold items you’d like to quickly access.

La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The La Sportiva Women’s Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boot was designed and built for long days spent on the glacier and early mornings climbing a combination of vertical ice and rock. This lightweight single boot is ideal for all but the world’s highest peaks, and features a Gore-Tex Insulated Comfort insert for waterproof and breathable performance and cozy comfort in cold alpine climates.

The tough upper is composed of Sportiva’s Idro-Perwanger leather upper, which is silicone-impregnated for added protection from moisture, and it’s reinforced with a full-wrap rubber rand to protect the boot from front point shrapnel. Underfoot, the Nepal Cube is fitted with a low-profile Carbon Tech honeycomb insulated footbed to add warmth while still maintaining a stiff feel for secure climbing. The PU midsole with toe and heel welts accommodate step-in crampons, while the aggressive Vibram sole offers rock-solid traction during the approach to the glaciated flanks of your objective.

Outdoor Research Ouray Aerogel Ice Glove – Women’s

Outdoor Research’s Ouray Ice Glove gives you the protection you need from the biting cold while still being agile enough to drill an ice screw and clip a carabiner. This women-specific glove was made to combat the screaming barfies when you’re climbing vertical pillars of ice. Outfitted with Gore-Tex Xtrafit, this glove shears wind and water right off the shell while you’re throwing out a figure four as you work a crux section of overhung mixed ice climbing. Meanwhile, Aerogel insulation situated over the palm retains heat and reduces the chance of cold spots appearing in the glove so your hands can stay nice and toasty warm. Built with a pre-curved construction, the gloves are naturally ready to wrap around an ice tool to maximize energy efficiency; this way you’re not fighting against the glove to hold onto your tools as you’re already fending off pumped arms when you near the top.

Deuter Trail 24 SL Backpack – Women’s

For a more streamlined design compared to its slightly larger counterpart, the Deuter Trail 24 SL Backpack provides you with enough space for a day’s worth of gear without extra space and weight. AirContact Trail uses contoured shoulder straps with a mesh lining, a ventilation channel between the pack padding, breathable foam back pads, and anatomically-formed hip fins to make heavy loads comfortable to carry. The SL Women’s Fit System has soft edges to the straps (which are shorter and narrower), smaller buckles, curved west belt wings, and shorter-length suspension system. Plenty of pockets organize your gear, and Deuter even added a wet/dry pocket to help separate your wet or dirty gear from the rest of your stuff.

Deuter Airlite 26 SL Backpack – Women’s

A true do-it-all daypack, the Deuter Airlite 26 SL Backpack is ready for any adventure on the trail. It’s got all the features you need for peak-bagging, ridgeline wandering day hikes, including a comfortable ventilated carry system that makes it easy to bring a pack along on even the hottest days. The AirComfort back system features a flexible frame construction with an air-permeable back and straps, allowing for both breathability and a supportive carry on warm summer hikes. With enough capacity for a day’s worth of snacks, gear, and layers, this pack boasts extra storage thanks to its stretchy side pockets that stash water bottles and snacks and a large external stretch pocket that keeps a waterproof shell close by in case of unexpected downpours. In that event, your pack will stay dry too thanks to its deployable, detachable rain cover keeping your precious cargo safe and dry. For even more trail convenience, you’ve got a trekking pole attachment system that lets you keep your hands free on steep summit scrambles, as well as hydration compatibility that allows for easy drinking as you push towards high heights and wide open views.

Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack – Women’s

Whether you’re bagging a new peak or embarking on your daily commute to work, the Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack has your back. It holds everything you need for your workday, including your 15in laptop, or snacks and extra layers for your hike. Internal organization pockets keep everything easy to access and the soft-touch liner in the top quick access pocket keeps your tablet or phone safe while you make your way to your destination. The plush airmesh back panel with dual density foam keeps you comfortable on a full day of wear while the dual side compression straps center and balance your load for higher mobility up the trail. When the work day goes long or if you spend too much time on the summit reflective elements and a light loop add visibility for a safer journey home.

Deuter Guide Lite SL 28L Backpack – Women’s

Not only does the Deuter Women’s Guide Lite 28 SL Backpack save weight with its sleek, alpine-ready design, but it’s built to fit lady mountaineers for ultimate comfort during challenging climbs and long backcountry tours. The women-specific SL fit, lightweight materials, and versatile features on this alpine pack ensure a superior fit during the long approach, icy ascent, and demanding descent. Even when fully loaded, the Alpine Back system keeps the load solid and balanced with its Delrin frame, adjustable waistbelt, and removable padding.

Asolo Piz GV Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The Asolo Piz GV Mountaineering Boot is designed for comfort throughout long days in alpine terrain. Its Gore-Tex Performance lining seals out slush and melting snow without trapping in vapor that could dampen your sock and chill your foot. The Vibram Mulaz sole maximizes traction whether you’re climbing or braking on a descent, and works with a dual-density midsole to provide shock absorption to reduce fatigue for long climbs. The AsoFlex Spiky Nylon + Fiberglass last provides structure for stability whether you’re climbing vertically or traversing laterally. The Piz GV uses Dual Integrated System technology to make it compatible with semi-automatic crampons, enabling you to take on icy adventures with more bite and confidence.

Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack – Women’s

Whether you’re bagging a new peak or embarking on your daily commute to work, the Gregory Sigma 28L Backpack has your back. It holds everything you need for your workday, including your 15in laptop, or snacks and extra layers for your hike. Internal organization pockets keep everything easy to access and the soft-touch liner in the top quick access pocket keeps your tablet or phone safe while you make your way to your destination. The plush airmesh back panel with dual density foam keeps you comfortable on a full day of wear while the dual side compression straps center and balance your load for higher mobility up the trail. When the work day goes long or if you spend too much time on the summit reflective elements and a light loop add visibility for a safer journey home.

Deuter Futura SL 28L Backpack – Women’s

From all-day adventures in the Wind River Range to minimalist overnights in the desert, the Women’s Deuter Futura 28L SL Backpack keeps you well-equipped for the trail. Ergonomic, S-shaded shoulder pads self-adjust to your shoulders and neck, providing load-bearing comfort on long days, and they blend seamlessly into the equally-ergonomic, equally adjustable hip fins. Combined with ventilated back panel and spring steel support, the Futura lets you cover long-distances in the backcountry without skipping a beat.

The 28L capacity packs deep, with room for a first aid kit or extra food in additional to the usual gear, and a removable separator even gives you a spot to store your sleeping bag, where it can be reached from the bottom of the pack. Toggles and loops on the front of the pack let you tote along trekking poles or an ice axe, the included rain cover keeps your insulation dry in rainy weather, and an SOS-label provides helpful tips if you’re stuck out in the backcountry longer than anticipated

The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack – Women’s

When you’re moving fast and light in the mountains and don’t have a lot that you need to bring with you, reach for The North Face Chimera 18L Backpack. Designed to keep you moving unencumbered on the trails, the Chimera features The North Face’s Dyno Cinch compression system. This system allows you to make on-the-fly load stabilization and compression adjustments without having to take the pack off. This is achieved through one-touch lower and upper compression bungees that snug the load close to your body for mobility and comfort on the trail while also shedding grams to keep the pack more lightweight than its competitors. When you’re moving fast on strenuous ascents, the FlashDry technology and breathable back panel keep you cool and comfortable while gear loops and multiple pockets intuitively store your gear. Finally, both a hydration sleeve and easily accessible water bottle slots provide you with refreshment throughout your hike.

Asolo Piz GV Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The Asolo Piz GV Mountaineering Boot is designed for comfort throughout long days in alpine terrain. Its Gore-Tex Performance lining seals out slush and melting snow without trapping in vapor that could dampen your sock and chill your foot. The Vibram Mulaz sole maximizes traction whether you’re climbing or braking on a descent, and works with a dual-density midsole to provide shock absorption to reduce fatigue for long climbs. The AsoFlex Spiky Nylon + Fiberglass last provides structure for stability whether you’re climbing vertically or traversing laterally. The Piz GV uses Dual Integrated System technology to make it compatible with semi-automatic crampons, enabling you to take on icy adventures with more bite and confidence.