{"product_id":"blue-ice-firecrest-38","title":"Firecrest 38 Climbing Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Ice Firecrest 38 is a fully-featured technical alpine pack built for climbers and ski mountaineers who move between disciplines across the same season. At 965g for a 38-litre pack with A-frame and diagonal ski carry, dual ice axe holders, a removable avalanche pocket, and a 2kN-rated carabiner ski system, it packs a considerable feature set into a lightweight build. The Firecrest is designed to move with you on technical terrain — to be worn and climbed in, not set down on sharp ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ski carry system\u003c\/strong\u003e — both A-frame (via aluminium G-hook compression straps) and diagonal ski carry (via adjustable 2kN-rated carabiner), allowing skis to be stowed and retrieved without removing the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ice axe holders\u003c\/strong\u003e — two independent ice tool attachment points for carrying axes or technical tools on the approach or descent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable avalanche pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e — wider and fully padded, housing probe, shovel handle, and shovel blade in a dedicated removable sleeve; detaches cleanly when not needed on summer objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length side access zip\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs the full height of the main compartment for direct access to the bottom of the pack without removing it on a stance or belay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid carry system with chest pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-performance suspension with load-lifter straps, fixed padded waistbelt, and chest-mounted pockets for nutrition and navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2L zippered lid pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e — accessible top pocket for items needed at pace, plus a secure internal pocket under the lid for valuables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStretch side pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick-grab external pocket for water bottles, snacks, or gloves without stopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelmet and hydration compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits a helmet carry system (sold separately) and accommodates a hydration bladder internally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e210D High Tenacity Nylon 6.6 with carbonate coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bluesign-approved, PFC-free construction. 210D HT nylon is a technical performance fabric optimised for weight-to-strength ratio; it is not an abrasion-heavy construction fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your full alpine kit? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatoutdoors.ie\/blogs\/expert-advice\/mountaineering-checklist\"\u003emountaineering gear checklist\u003c\/a\u003e for guidance on what to pack for a technical mountain objective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Ice","offers":[{"title":"38 Litres \/ Red Clay","offer_id":53684665909587,"sku":"100675002","price":189.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0259\/3584\/files\/01Firecrest38L_RedClay_100675_3700748304176_3700748304183_001-print.jpg?v=1778151638","url":"https:\/\/www.greatoutdoors.ie\/products\/blue-ice-firecrest-38","provider":"Great Outdoors ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}