AK57 (3G)

$479.00

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Coming Soon - Not currently available online

The new 3rd generation version of the AK57 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 highly water-resistant.

The only feature alteration is the ice-axe carrying system which has been updated to stay abreast of modern tool development (so many no longer have adzes nor hammers).

The AK57 is the big brother to the AK47 and features the removable floating lid of the AK47-X. Its name may not be as catchy, but that doesn’t mean it’s short of attitude – it’s just more understated. The larger capacity of the AK57 makes it a suitable pack for lightweight expeditions on high(er) altitude climbs, or for more traditional, less technical alpine routes (code for us more normal climbers, who don’t like to cut our safety margins like the crazy, extreme guys do).

The AK57 is available in three back-lengths.

Available from May 2022

Features

Removable floating lid – for more versatile load options

Roll-top closing system at top of main compartment

External lid pocket with welded seams

Side compression straps – quick and easy to fit or remove

Oversized back haul loop – easy to grab and clip

Top compression strap

40 mm webbing waist-belt with low-profile full-sized hip-fins

4 mm drawcords – for emergency rap anchors

Two ice-axe holders

Stretch wand pockets

Technical Specifications

Colour	Black, Gold
Capacity	3475 + 420 cu. in. / 57 + 5 litres
Weight	2 lb 11 oz / 1220 g
Fabric	40% Kevlar / 60 % Cordura, 7 oz/yd² / 240 g/m²
Frame	0.275 in / 7.00 mm Ø tubular titanuim full frame (removable)
Sizes	1 (short) 2 (medium) 3 (long)

Delivery & Returns

All our products are shipped with FedEx for quick, reliable and secure delivery.
As most of our products are quite large and/or of high value, they will require a signature.
We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes.
All orders are dispatched the next working day after receipt (Monday to Friday).
Typical delivery times are 2-3 days.

Knowledge Base

For more information about our backpacks, please click on the following links below.
Sizing and fitting of crux backpacks
The physics of backpack design
Using the features of an AK pack