{"product_id":"millet-prolighter-30-10l","title":"Prolighter 30+10L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdmt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eMillet Prolighter 30+10L - The Expandable Alpine Backpack for Bigger Routes (1,000 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou're an hour above the car and the rope is already biting into one shoulder; the bivvy ledge is somewhere up in the dark, and the climbing doesn't even start until tomorrow. This is the outing that needs more than a summit pack and less than an expedition haul. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Millet Prolighter 30+10L\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for that middle ground: a \u003cstrong\u003e1,000-gram alpine pack that opens from 30 to 40 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries skis, a rope and ice axes outside, and still climbs light when the difficulty kicks in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10-litre extension collar\u003c\/strong\u003e is the whole argument for the pack: cinched flat it climbs like a 30, opened up it takes the layers, food and bivvy kit a multi-day route forces on you. Around it sit the tools of a real alpine sack - a \u003cstrong\u003eside ski carry\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003erope stash\u003c\/strong\u003e under the two-buckle flap, Millet's \u003cstrong\u003eFPP™ ice-axe attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehauling handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for the pitch you'd sooner haul the pack up than climb with it on your back, and a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable ergonomic hip belt\u003c\/strong\u003e you strip at the crux. You pack it to the route, not the route to the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhere a rope and rack grind against it day after day, Millet armours the pack with tougher \u003cstrong\u003ePA 1000D\u003c\/strong\u003e; everywhere else it runs the lighter \u003cstrong\u003ePA 210D Honeycomb Robic\u003c\/strong\u003e ripstop over a \u003cstrong\u003eRecycled PES 250D lining\u003c\/strong\u003e, water-repellent to \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and at least \u003cstrong\u003e17 % recycled\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light where it can be, armoured where the route bites. It carries the name of a house building alpine packs in Annecy since 1921 - and when the collar or a strap finally wears through, Millet repairs it in its own workshop rather than selling you another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdimg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Expandable mountaineering backpack Millet Prolighter 30+10L in black - front three-quarter view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0134\/7738\/0153\/files\/millet-prolighter-30-10-noir-sac-alpinisme.jpg?v=1781527608\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdmt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdimg2\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Millet Prolighter 30+10L in black - back panel, shoulder straps and padded hip belt\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0134\/7738\/0153\/files\/prolighter-30-10-noir-dos-portage.jpg?v=1781527612\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdt2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eWhat Makes the Real Difference on the Mountain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Prolighter 30+10L is built around one idea - \u003cstrong\u003eone pack that scales with the route\u003c\/strong\u003e - and gives you the alpine carry systems to back it up, all at a weight that keeps it climbable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎒 \u003cb\u003e30→40 L extension collar\u003c\/b\u003e: compact for the climb, expandable for the approach and bivvy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪶 \u003cb\u003e1,000 g for 40 L\u003c\/b\u003e: light for its capacity, no dead weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪢 \u003cb\u003eRope stash under the flap\u003c\/b\u003e: held securely by the two-buckle closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⛏️ \u003cb\u003eFPP™ ice-axe + side ski carry\u003c\/b\u003e: real tool attachments for alpine and ski lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧗 \u003cb\u003eHauling handle\u003c\/b\u003e: built to be hauled up technical pitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eHydration compatible\u003c\/b\u003e: bladder sleeve to drink without stopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe carry adapts to the day: a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable ergonomic hip belt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder straps\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eload-lifter straps on belt and harness\u003c\/strong\u003e settle a full 40 litres on the walk in, then strip back when you want freedom of movement on the climb. A \u003cstrong\u003etwo-buckle removable flap\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the main compartment fast, with a \u003cstrong\u003ezip pocket on the flap\u003c\/strong\u003e and one beneath it - the spot for a headtorch, a phone, the topo and the gels you don't want migrating to the bottom - and \u003cstrong\u003egear loops\u003c\/strong\u003e to rack what won't fit inside. Loaded for the walk-in it carries like a proper pack; cinched back to 30 litres with the belt stripped, it sits flat against your back and lets you climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdmt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eWho This Backpack Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Prolighter 30+10L is for climbers and ski mountaineers whose routes \u003cstrong\u003edon't fit a single fixed volume\u003c\/strong\u003e - who need a pack that's compact on the climb and roomy on the approach, without carrying two bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou go multi-day in the mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e - bivvy routes, hut-to-hut alpine lines, ski traverses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou carry a full alpine kit\u003c\/strong\u003e - rope, rack, ice axes, skis, with attachments that hold under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one adaptable volume\u003c\/strong\u003e - 30 litres cinched for the climb, 40 litres open for the walk in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou still count grams\u003c\/strong\u003e - 1,000 g for a 40-litre technical pack with a strippable hip belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's a specialist, so be clear on the use. There's \u003cstrong\u003eno integrated rain cover and no panel-style access\u003c\/strong\u003e - for a do-everything 4-season pack with built-in weather protection and a suitcase opening, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/millet-ubic-40\" title=\"Millet UBIC 40L 4-season mountain backpack\"\u003eUBIC 40L\u003c\/a\u003e is the better all-rounder. And if your days are fast single ascents with a light kit, the smaller \u003ca href=\"\/products\/millet-prolighter-22l\" title=\"Millet Prolighter 22L lightweight mountaineering backpack\"\u003eProlighter 22L\u003c\/a\u003e is all you need. But for committing alpine routes where the load changes between the approach and the crux, the Prolighter 30+10L is the pack that adapts. Part of the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-backpacks\" title=\"Millet backpacks at Eiken\"\u003eMillet backpack range\u003c\/a\u003e we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdimg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Millet Prolighter 30+10L in black - worn on the trail, side profile\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0134\/7738\/0153\/files\/prolighter-30-10-noir-porte-profil.jpg?v=1781527616\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdsp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-backpacks\"\u003eMillet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIS2272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+10 L (expandable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 x 30 x 23 cm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountaineering • Ski Mountaineering • Alpine Climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA 210D Honeycomb Robic (ripstop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA 1000D (high-wear zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled PES 250D (1,000 mm, DWR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable DWR water-repellent finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 17 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarry \u0026amp; Adjustments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable chest strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable ergonomic hip belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad-lifter straps on belt and harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHauling handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganization \u0026amp; Attachments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-buckle removable flap closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 L extension collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFPP™ ice-axe carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide ski carry + rope stash under flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 zip pocket on flap + 1 beneath flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydration system compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdsp\"\u003e\n\u003csection itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-1\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-1\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does the 30+10 extension work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe pack has a \u003cstrong\u003e10-litre extension collar\u003c\/strong\u003e under the flap. Cinched and buckled down, it's a compact \u003cstrong\u003e30-litre\u003c\/strong\u003e pack that climbs well; opened up and extended, it grows to \u003cstrong\u003e40 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e for the approach, the descent or a bivvy load. The two-buckle flap floats up and down to cover whatever height you've packed, so one pack covers both the climb and the carry-in without you owning two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-2\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-2\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat can it carry on the outside - skis, rope, axes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eAll three. It has a \u003cstrong\u003eside ski carry\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003erope stash held under the flap\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Millet's \u003cstrong\u003eFPP™ ice-axe attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e for one or two tools, plus \u003cstrong\u003egear loops\u003c\/strong\u003e for racking. These are purpose-built alpine attachments designed to hold a real load on the approach and the climb, which is what separates the Prolighter from a general hiking pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-3\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-3\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs 1,000 g light for a 40-litre technical pack?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eYes - that's the point of the Prolighter line. At \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 g\u003c\/strong\u003e for up to 40 litres with full ski, rope and ice-axe carry, it sits well below most touring or alpine packs of the same volume. The weight is kept down by the \u003cstrong\u003eRobic ripstop main fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, a minimal frame and a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable hip belt\u003c\/strong\u003e you can strip on technical ground - without dropping the reinforcements where a rope and rack grind against the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-4\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-4\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the hauling handle for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's a reinforced \u003cstrong\u003ehaul loop\u003c\/strong\u003e built to take the pack's weight when you sack-haul it up a technical pitch rather than climb with it on - common on harder alpine and big-wall routes. It also makes the pack easier to clip, hang at a belay or pull out of a crevasse - the kind of detail you only notice when it isn't there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-5\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-5\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's the difference with the Prolighter 22?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eSame light-and-fast philosophy, different scope. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/millet-prolighter-22l\" title=\"Millet Prolighter 22L lightweight mountaineering backpack\"\u003eProlighter 22L (630 g)\u003c\/a\u003e is a fixed-volume pack for fast summer summit days and ski approaches. The \u003cstrong\u003eProlighter 30+10L (1,000 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e expands from 30 to 40 litres and adds a rope carry, a hauling handle and a more supportive belt for \u003cstrong\u003emulti-day and committing routes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick the 22L for fast days, the 30+10L when the route carries more kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-6\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-6\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it have a rain cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eNo - it's a stripped alpine pack, so there's \u003cstrong\u003eno integrated rain cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fabrics carry a \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mm rating and a durable DWR finish\u003c\/strong\u003e for snow and showers, but for sustained rain you'd add a separate cover or a dry liner inside. If a built-in rain cover and full weather features matter more than a technical climbing feature set, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/millet-ubic-40\" title=\"Millet UBIC 40L mountain backpack\"\u003eUBIC 40L\u003c\/a\u003e is the better-equipped all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"questions\" name=\"q\" id=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-7\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"question\" for=\"faq-prolighter3010-en-7\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I clean and maintain it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" align=\"justify\"\u003eEmpty the extension collar and every pocket, shake out the grit a multi-day route leaves behind, and let the pack dry fully before storing. Hand wash at no more than 40 °C with a mild soap, and avoid the tumble dryer, bleach, iron and dry cleaning that degrade the DWR. Re-proof the finish from time to time, and when the collar, a strap or a seam wears after hard seasons, Millet \u003cstrong\u003erepairs it in its own workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than replacing the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Millet","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58291631128921,"sku":"MIS2272_N0247_U","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Icon Blue","offer_id":58291631161689,"sku":"MIS2272_N3170_U","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0134\/7738\/0153\/files\/millet-prolighter-30-10-black-alpine-backpack.jpg?v=1781527467","url":"https:\/\/eikenshop.com\/products\/millet-prolighter-30-10l","provider":"Eiken Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}