LA SPORTIVA Challenger 28 Backpack Black Climbing backpack
ZEMP001-K00K00 How to choose the right sizeChallenger 28 is a freer backpack for every climber, ski tourer and alpinist. Durable, functional and with a well-thought-out cut that lets you move freely in any situation. An ideal companion for year-round mountain adventures.
- Smart space division
The internal drawcord divides the volume into two parts. Side zips let you reach your gear quickly and without fuss, without having to open the whole backpack. - Secure attachment for all your equipment
Ice axe loops, the option to carry a rope, ski straps and an integrated helmet net. Everything you need stays in place and close at hand.
- Moulded foam back panel
- Water-resistant YKK side zips
- Top entry with roll-top closure
- Sternum strap with safety whistle
- Fixed hip belt with removable pads
- Internal zipped pocket with clip
- Elastic cord on the front
- Volume reserve up to 4 litres
Specifications:
Material: Challenge Sailcloth Ultra 400 (polyethylene)
Volume: 28 litres
H2O system: Not compatible
Rain cover: No rain cover
Hip belt: Fixed
Helmet holder: Yes
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For more than 85 years La Sportiva has been making the highest quality technical boots in the world for alpine climbing. La Sportiva's headquarters are located in a small mountain town at the foot of the Dolomites. La Sportiva is a family business, many of its employees come from families that have been with the company for eight decades. It's a unique situation in the modern corporate world. It is also unique that La Sportiva manufactures more than half of its goods in a small, company-owned and operated factory in Italy.
Footwear
The foot length corresponds to a deduction of approximately 2.5 mm on each side
For LA SPORTIVA footwear, we recommend ordering at least half a size larger than the size of the shoes you normally wear!
For example, a user who normally wears size 42 shoes will find that LA SPORTIVA size 43 fits well.
Woman's footwear
| EU | 34 | 34,5 | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 |
| US | 3,5 | 3,5 | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 |
| Insole length in cm | 21 | 21,3 | 21,5 | 22 | 22,5 | 22,8 | 23 | 23,5 | 23,8 | 24 | 24,5 | 24,8 | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,3 | 26,5 |
Man's footwear
| EU | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 45,5 | 46 | 46,5 | 47 |
| UK | 6 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 11,5 | 12 |
| Insole length in cm | 24,5 | 25 | 25,5 | 25,8 | 26 | 26,3 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 27,8 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 30 | 30,5 | 31 |
Men's Clothing
| EU | S/46 | M/48 | L/50 | XL/52 | XXL / 54 |
| USA | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Height (cm) | 170-173 | 173-176 | 176-179 | 179-182 | 182-185 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 81/82 | 83/84 | 85/86 | 87/88 | 89/90 |
| Leg length from the waist (cm) | 103-106 | 105-108 | 107-110 | 109-112 | 111-114 |
| Neck circumference | 37/38 | 39/40 | 41/42 | 43/44 | 45/46 |
| Shoulder width (cm) | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 48,5 | 50 |
| Chest (cm) | 92-95 | 96-99 | 100-103 | 104-107 | 108-111 |
| Stride (cm) | 80-83 | 84-87 | 88-91 | 92-95 | 96-99 |
| Hipps (cm) | 96-99 | 100-103 | 104-107 | 108-111 | 112-115 |
Women's clothing
| EU | 40/34 | 42/36 | 44/38 | 46/40 | 48/42 |
| USA | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Height (cm) | 162-165 | 164-167 | 168-171 | 170-173 | 172- 175 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 75 | 77,5 | 79 | 81,5 | 83 |
| Leg length from the waist (cm) | 102-105 | 103-106 | 104-107 | 105-108 | 106-109 |
| Neck circumference | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Shoulder width (cm) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Chest (cm) | 86-89 | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 |
| Stride (cm) | 62-65 | 66-69 | 70-73 | 74-77 | 78-81 |
| Hipps (cm) | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 | 106-109 |

























