Petzl Alto
The Alto is a medium taco pad from Petzl for lowballs and mid-height problems. Open it is 118 x 100 cm and 10 cm thick, 1.18 m² of landing at 5.7 kg. Three layers of open-cell and closed-cell foam, with moderate impact protection. In stock at 4 shops from 155.00 EUR.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 39%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 33%.
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Alto landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | open-cell, closed-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Alto is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Alto strengths
- Taco/zipper design creates a gapless landing surface
- Comfortable carry system with excellent weight distribution
- Versatile couch mode for resting between attempts
- High-quality 900D shell stands up to rough terrain
- Three-layer foam provides progressive impact absorption
Alto trade-offs
- Landing area slightly undersized compared to competitors at this price
- Zipper mechanism adds complexity vs simple hinge designs
- Premium price point for a medium-sized pad
Alto specifications
| Open size | 118 × 100 cm (46 x 39 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.7 kg (12.6 lb) |
| Fold style | Taco |
| Closure | Zipper |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2014 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | Yes |
| Gear storage | Generous |
Extras: Couch mode, Gear pocket, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the Alto costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 4 shops that currently stock it (155.00 to 320.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 155.00 EUR at barrabes.com, 50% below the 310.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 155.00 EUR |
| bergfuchs.at | 279.90 EUR |
| basislager.de | 310.00 EUR |
| greatoutdoors.ie | 320.00 EUR |
Alternatives to the Alto
- Moon Warrior Crash Pad
- Snap Stamina
- Edelrid Mantle III
- Flashed Drifter
- Kinetik Newton 4.0
- La Sportiva Laspo
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