All-purpose, spartan rucksack for mountain use.
All-purpose, spartan rucksacks for mountain use, the top-loading Speed 40 and 30 are perfect choices for all-day missions in the Rockies, Sierras or White Mountains. The Speed 40, designed with a deluxe V-Lite suspension, can be pared down for light-and-fast summit pushes by removing the pack's top pocket and padded hip belt, while the 30 can be stripped to flyweight class thanks to its removable top pocket, hip belt, framesheet and stay. Both the 40 and 30 are built with water-shedding 210d nylon (plus 400d on high-abrasion areas), have dual ice axe attachments, crampon patches, are hydration compatible, and come in multiple torso lengths.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Black Diamond Equipment Black Diamond Speed 30 Pack is available through Altrec.com.
Summit Junkie
- June 7, 2009
Excellent summit pack. Simple, lightweight and packable.
I originally purchased this pack for summit approaches. This pack fits my 6'3" 210 pound frame well, is comfortable, very accessible, and clings closely to keep your center of gravity close to you. At 2 pounds 7 ounces, the Speed 30 is hard to beat.
Joe
- June 16, 2009
Good pack, but smaller than expected
It's a well-built daypack, though it's smaller than expected. It has good padding & support, and the ability to remove portions of the bag to make it ultra-lightweight is a nice touch. But consider going for the 40L bag for the extra room.
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