Mountaineering backpack - ALPINISM: user guide, repairs

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User guide, maintenance and repair: Mountaineering backpack - ALPINISM

2020

Discover our advice on how to keep your mountaineering backpack in climbing order, whether through maintenance or repair.

Using your ALPINISM backpack for the first time

You've just bought your mountaineering backpack. Read our advice on how to use it for the first time.

Getting to know your ALPINISM 22-litre backpack

What accessories does your 22-litre backpack have? 

  • Two ice-axe loops.
  • Adjustable front ski loop system.
  • Side compression straps, can be used to carry skis, sleeping mat, etc. They can also be clipped together at the front of the pack to carry a snowboard or snowshoes.
  • Hydration pack compatible: two hooks, gusset pocket inside the pack, drinking tube hole on shoulder strap.
  • Grab handle.
  • Two front Daisy Chains.

Loading your mountaineering backpack

Getting to know your ALPINISM 33-litre backpack

This mountaineering bag has many options: 

  • Two ice-axe loops.
  • Adjustable front ski loop system and storage compartment.
  • Adjustable over-the-top strap to compress the bag.
  • Side compression straps, can be used to carry skis, sleeping mat, etc. They can also be clipped together at the front of the pack to carry a snowboard or snowshoes.
  • Hydration pack compatible: two hooks, drinking tube hole on shoulder strap.
  • Grab handle.
  • Gear loop on hip belt.
  • Mesh helmet carrier.

Mountaineering backpack - ALPINISM: user guide, repairs
How long is the warranty for your pack?

Your mountaineering backpack is guaranteed for 10 years. This applies in the event of a lack of conformity or hidden defect in the product.
Damage due to use contrary to instructions, abuse, accidents, negligence and normal wear and tear caused by prolonged use beyond the warranty period is not covered, but can be repaired for a reasonable charge.

How to you store your backpack

When storing your bag, make sure it is in a dry place, away from direct light (the sun's rays can accelerate absorption of radiation by the bag).

How to care for your backpack ?

How to wash your mountaineering backpack

Here are the different steps for washing your backpack: 

  • Take a soft cleaning brush, dip it in water, add solid soap and gently scrub your bag. 
  • Rinse your bag in clean water. Use the brush to remove any remaining soap.
  • Once cleaned, leave your bag to dry on a rack. Once dry, spray the bag with water-repellent re-activator.

Care products for your backpack

How can you repair your bag yourself?

Does your bag have a tear or a broken buckle? 
We can offer you quick, low-cost solutions to repair it from the comfort of your own home. 

Apply a repair patch

Repairing a tear yourself

If your bag has a slight tear and you don't have any sewing skills or a sewing machine, you can opt for the repair patch. This patch is stuck to the damaged fabric area. 
Here are the steps to follow: 

  • Before gluing, clean the part of the bag to which you are going to glue it. Dry this area well after cleaning.
  • If you need to cut the patch, it's best to use rounded corners for a better fit.

Changing a bag buckle

Repairing a bag buckle yourself

Repairing a bag buckle couldn't be easier... 
First, you'll need to buy a replacement buckle in the right size. To find out the size you need, take a ruler and measure the width of the strap that passes through the buckle. 
For this bag, all the buckles measure XX mm. 
Once you've got your buckle, all you have to do is remove the old one and replace it with the new one, using the video tutorial opposite. 

Zip slider repair

Repairing a zip slider yourself

To replace your zip slider, simply follow the steps below:

  • Measure the width of your zip to determine the width of replacement slider you will need.
  • Verify the type of zip you have (self-locking or not, invisible zip, plastic zip, spiral zip)
  • Use pliers to remove your broken zip slider 
  • Unscrew the two parts of your new slider
  • Place the flat part of the slider on the inside of the zip and the part with the pull on the outside
  • Then screw the two parts together with the fastener in the centre

Replacing a zip puller

Do-it-yourself repair of a zip puller

To replace your zip puller, simply follow the steps below:

  • Use a small pair of pliers to undo the pull handle. 
  • Pass the ring through the slider 
  • Clip on the ring and you're done!

Spare parts for your 22-litre bag

Discover the various spare parts you can use to repair your 22-litre backpack.

Mountaineering backpack - ALPINISM: user guide, repairs

Spare parts for your 33-litre bag

Discover the various spare parts you can use to repair your 33-litre backpack.

repairing a backpack

In-workshop repair

Giving your mountaineering backpack a second life

You no longer use your backpack and you don't know what to do with it? Instead of throwing it away, don't hesitate to sell it second-hand using our trade-in offer! Enter all the information about your product online. We can offer the best solutions to sell your product, which you can then bring to one of our stores to finalise the procedure.