Your next expedition has to start somewhere. But wherever country your feet are standing in when you start, you know that your Mountain Hardwear South Col 70 Backpack will be packed to the brim with the tools and supplies to get you up and over the summit. The South Col goes beyond simple storage; the Alpine Suspension system allows you to comfortably carry up to 60 pounds of gear over rugged terrain and lets you trim the packAAAs weight.