Black Diamond Mission 75 Backpack - 4455-4699cu in

I like a simple top loading pack for hauling gear around but this one is far too fragile, the glue on several vital seams is undoing and the main fabric of the pack has small holes after just 10 days heavy use. I really don't know why it has a three way haul system cause this pack would rip open if you tried to haul it anywhere near a rock face. Its simplicity is great but it means with the thin fabric the pack does not fill evenly and must be packed very precisely to avoid weird bulges and an even shape. I haven't tried yet but this pack will struggle with a trad rack in it. I would definately return mine if I wasn't in south America for the next few months, maybe if find a stable address I'll give the returns a shot but it's too hard from here. I normally love bd gear but sadly this one has totally missed the mark.

I went up Mt Adams with an Army issue ALICE pack... I will NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! As soon as I got home I went online and ordered the Mission 75. It is super light which is a strong point and also a weak point. The lightweightness of it comes at a price. Some of the seams on mine are starting to stretch a bit. There is a cinch cord that closes off the top that has a metal grommet to protect the hole that the cinch cord comes out of. I guess I man handled it because tightening the cord down, I almost pulled the grommet out. Other than that, the ice tool attachment is pretty slick and the welded crampon patch is very nice. It will easily carry 50+ lbs and the shoulder straps are super comfortable.

Used the bd mission to climb rainier this summer and a 4 day PCT stint through the goat rocks wilderness area. Great Pack overall except a couple of small stitches in the left shoulder strap have popped. Still works fine but would be hesitant to take it on another multi day adventure without getting it fixed. Will be requesting an exchange.

This pack is great for the light minded weekender/gear hauler... almost! The idea of this pack is phenomenal, and I still want to love it. BUT, as my BD sponsored guide put it, "this was rushed through production, and not quite ready." Both myself and another friend each had one on a recent 4 day cascade glacier climb, and both lost straps due to glue just not holding. This bag is light because of the lack of stitching, and the use of glueing instead. But the glue to fabric choice left both of us needing to improvise to get our gear down the mountain. If not for this issue, I would rate this bag a 5+. It was comfortable, easy to load, held plenty of weight, was light, etc. And the external crampon "satchel" is ingenious! My Grivel G12's strapped to the outside of the packs with no problems. The bag itself just didn't hold together. If revamped/reworked, I would rebuy in a heartbeat. Until then, I can't recommend.

I used this back going up Rainier in June. Comfortably carried between 50-60 pounds. I did not experience any of the issue that the other users posted. My seams and straps have no problems whatsoever. The pack held up well and felt great. I would highly recommend this pack.