Using your ICE backpack for the first time
You've just bought your mountaineering backpack. Read our advice on how to use it for the first time.
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User guide, maintenance and repair: Mountaineering backpack - ICE
2021
Discover our advice on how to keep your mountaineering backpack in climbing order, whether through maintenance or repair.
Getting to know your ICE backpack
This mountaineering bag has many options:
- Two ice-axe loops.
- Adjustable front ski carrying system (removable bottom strap).
- Side straps can be added for carrying skis or a sleeping mat by means of multiple daisy chains.
- Gear loop on the shoulder straps
- Adjustable over-the-top strap to compress the bag.
- Whistle built into the chest strap loop
- Grab handle.
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).
What precautions should be taken with electronic equipment?
Double protection of electronic devices (phone, camera, etc.) by placing them in waterproof bags is recommended. Close your bag carefully (main opening and side zip) for good water and snow protection. Regularly check the waterproofness of the bag, especially along the zips and bottom.
Please note: The outer front pocket is not waterproof!
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
Solid glycerine soap
Maintenance brush
Water-repellent re-activating spray
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.
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.
Changing a zip slider
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.
Changing a zip puller
Repairing a zip puller yourself
Lost or broken your zip puller?
It's one of the simplest repairs you can make - all you need is a pair of pliers and three minutes to do it.
Watch the video tutorial...
Spare parts for your climbing backpack - Rock
In the image below, you'll find a link to the various spare parts available for your backpack.
In-workshop repair
Changing the main zip on a bag
Giving your climbing 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.