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PackOut Ultralight 20L Stuff Sack
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Discover the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight: 25% lighter and perfect for alpine climbing. Enhanced ergonomics and double-axle design for easy placements.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight
We absolutely love the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight. What sets it apart is that Black Diamond has managed to shave off a substantial amount of weight from their popular camming device, making it perfect for long approaches and alpine climbing. Each cam weighs a few ounces less than the corresponding size of the C4 model, and while it may not seem like much, the difference is truly significant when you're carrying multiple cams for challenging climbs like Castleton's North Face or Lone Peak's Hyperform.
Black Diamond achieved this lighter weight by replacing the stem with a continuous Dyneema rope infused with plastic. This not only reduces weight but also ensures durability. They've also made improvements to the stem and thumb loop, optimizing them for better ergonomics when placing and cleaning. And don't worry, Black Diamond has kept the tried and true double-axle design for passive placements and the color-coded system unchanged because sometimes you just don't need to fix what's already working perfectly.
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Specs
Material sling Dyneema Placement Range [0.4] 15.5 - 26.7 mm, [0.5] 19.6 - 33.5 mm, [0.75] 23.9 - 41.2 mm, [1] 30.2 - 52.1 mm, [2] 37.2 - 64.9 mm, [3] 50.7 - 87.9 mm, [4] 66 - 114.7 mm Strength [0.4] 8 kN, [0.5] 10 kN, [0.75 - 4] 12 kN Cam Lobes 4 Axle double Stem single, [core] Dyneema Claimed Weight [0.4] 2.2oz, [0.5] 2.6oz, [0.75] 3.1oz, [1] 3.6oz, [2] 4.4oz, [3] 5.9oz, [4] 8oz Activity climbing Manufacturer Warranty 1 year
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