Our tried-and-true on-route alpine pack, proven everywhere from the Canadian Rockies to the Fitz Roy massif, the Black Diamond Speed is designed for lightweight performance on rock, snow and ice objectives the world over. Featuring an updated BD X-rip 210d fabric with UTS™ coating, the new Speed is built to withstand season after season of mountain abuse. The pack is also fully strippable with a removable waistbelt, lid and frame-sheet, for minimalizing your set-up. We’ve improved the comfort as well with a moisturewicking, updated back-panel and redesigned shoulder straps of dual-density foam for better load distribution on the approach while remaining streamlined on route. Ice tool PickPockets™ now feature a new custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment, boosting ice tool security, plus the snag-free crampon straps and a tuck-away rope strap secure gear to the outside. Surface-mounted glove-friendly main hood-buckles are a new addition and the drawcord skirt provides easy access and keeps out spindrift and light precip
Price: $219.95 from Backcountry
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| $219.95 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is my favorite pack for long alpine days and fast overnights. It carries like a running vest, so it stays close and stable, but the 22L capacity means I can bring a sleeping bag or extra layers without it...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I use the Distance 8L for long trail runs and fast day hikes where I want to carry layers, snacks, and poles without bounce. The harness fit is next-level—it feels more like a running vest than a pack, and the...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I use the Distance 8L for long trail runs and fast day hikes where I want to carry layers, snacks, and poles without bounce. The harness fit is next-level—it feels more like a running vest than a pack, and the...