Cost:
GBP
Weight:
g
Miles used:
Miles
Times replaced:
Replacements
Review
Why Corsa Camp?
An ultralight backpacker on the Pacific Crest Trail may be deterred from purchasing an ice axe due to the extra weight, but the Corsa Camp ice axe comes in 3 different lengths, the shortest one being this one at 50cm and weighing in at just 212 grams. I already mailed my Grivel Helix axe up to a friend in Washington to mail back to me before I hit the Sierra and compared to the Helix at 437 grams it’s almost half the weight. Upon arriving at the gear shop in Idylwild I was notified that heavy snow and sheet ice lay ahead in the San Jacinto Mountains and that I’d need an ace for some sections. It would be too late to get the Helix mailed back so I went for the Corsa Camp due to its lighter weight and reasonable price.
How well does it work?
What’s there not to like?
Value for money
Overview
- Effectiveness 80%
- Value to weight ratio 90%
- Value for money 60%
BPros
- Ultralightweight
- Works very well
- Durable
- Perfect for a thru-hike
CCons
- Leash not included
- Expensive
Specs
Price:
Weight:
50cm: 212g (7.47oz)
Materials:
7075 aluminum alloy B-rated head and shaft/p>
Features
- Available in three sizes 50cm, 60cm and 70cm
- Straight shaft
- Aluminium head
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