The bag is a typical cylinder shape with a cord-lock closing system. However, the standard crag bag does not come with a pocket, which is less than ideal for a lot of climbers.īlack Diamond have come up trumps with a fantastic no-nonsense, no-frills chalk bag which, in my opinion, actually looks pretty great. There is also a bungee at the bottom to hold a jacket… wow! This slightly differs from the crag bag as it is designed to store more chalk for longer routes and has pockets for suncream, phone, energy bars. Note that Mammut also have a multi pitch chalk bag which scores very well on review sites. Whilst not as premium as the Ion, it is well designed and performs well for sport climbing. It has a great size, does not feel cumbersome and is made from durable materials. Similar to the Ion, the tapered shape means that reaching chalk is more intuitive. The most popular Mammut bag comes in a close second to Arc’Teryx and is more functional at a lower price point. But hey, we all knew what to expect when it came to Arc’Teryx. The only listed cons are the drawcord may not be as durable, as it is quite light weight and the overall price. The extra handy feature for this bag, which I have missed on other chalk bags (and even my own, DIY bag) is that it has a zipped pocked and a brush loop as well. The material is soft on the inside and the depth of the bag is such that you can carry a significant amount of chalk with you. Those with small hands might be able to chalk up with 2 hands, but unless you are throwing out a no-hands, knee-bar, a la Ondra, I don’t see this as a huge plus - maybe when chalking before starting the route. The rigid ring at the top of the bag keeps the bag open, an easy target for quick chalking up, and the drawcord system closes nearly to prevent chalk spillage. The Ion is a fantastic chalk bag, slightly larger so you can get your whole hand into the pouch easily, ensuring a great covering of chalk - however, you can also buy in 2 different sizes. Across almost all of the sites that I reviewed, the Ion appears at, or near, the top of the pile. The Arc’Teryx Ion replaces the C80, which was on the top list of another review site as well. Top performer Arc teryx chalk bag: Arc’Teryx Ion
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