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Black Diamond Speed 30 Backpack - 1700-1950cu in
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Stash your gear in the Black Diamond Speed 30 Backpack for your next speed ascent. This lightweight alpine pack features ReActiv suspension with SwingArm shoulder straps for comfort and a removable hip-belt for versatility.
- reActive XP suspension system blends fixed shoulder straps with an ultra-responsive, floating hip-belt that responds to your body's movements for greater comfort and stability
- SwingArm shoulder straps link each shoulder strap to the other by cable, which allows you greater arm mobility when placing a tool and greater load stability during your approach
- Thermoformed, vented back panel helps keep you comfortable when things heat up during the approach
- Roll-top closure with removable top pocket allows you to throw in last-minute essentials like another layer
- IceLink ice tool attachment and welded crampon patch help you efficiently lug your ice gear through the approach
- Hydration compatibility means you don’t have to fumble for a frozen water bottle at camp
- Slip your water reservoir into the inner sleeve for hands-free, on-the-go beverage-ing (reservoir not included)
Bottom Line: Go light, go fast, and go up.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Nice light pack
By:
yellowlab03
March 28, 2012
I have the mission 75 and it is an awesome pack, but too big for my needs at times. I bought this pack to make myself pack less crap that I don't need. The Speed 30 is supper light, moves with you and is very comfortable loaded. The only thing I don't like about the pack is the roll top closure. That is a very minor thing for me though. Highly recommend this pack.
Expansion Collar
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
Looking for a pack that works well for backcountry skiing(splitboarding)
Looking for a pack that works well for backcountry skiing(splitboarding) and to use for longer summer day hikes. would the straps on the side work well to hold skis? or can anyone recommmend something similar that would?
By: dhu4757239
August 29, 2011
this pack would be great I also recomend the Axis 33L
By: Hayden Beck
December 21, 2011
I considered using it for touring because it fits so well, but ruled it out because there is not a convenient or quickly accessable way to store shovel/probe (due to the single compartment and lack of a zipper). I also prefer to have an insulation system for hydration. But if you don't mind those things...
By: jill
October 4, 2011
This would work perfectly for what you describe.
By: Ryan Hamilton
August 29, 2011
Roll Top Flap / Rope Strap
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
What size is right for a slim ~6" person? The size chart
What size is right for a slim ~6" person? The size chart at BD's site http://goo.gl/PWZ3Q doesn't say how to measure one's torso.
By: Hein
August 5, 2011
I'm a similar build and fit a size large.
By: Ryan Hamilton
August 5, 2011
Initial Impressions
By:
pda3153120
April 1, 2011
I just received the pack and wanted to go ahead and jot down my 1st impressions (I ordered a Vapor Gray in medium). 1st of all, there are some pretty obvious differences between the backpack pictured on this page and what I received. Perhaps I received an early production model?
Negative Surprises:
1. Lower compression straps do not have a quick release buckle as pictured in the above "detailed views"
2. Not a big deal but the bar tacks attaching the compression straps to the front of the pack body are black, not the contrasting red
3. Gear Loops on the hip belt do not have the nice plastic tube covering the webbing to make it more rigid. I think this is a real disappointment because clipping/unclipping gear is going to be more difficult
4. Hip belt is not red, it is gray
Positive Surprises:
1. All of the buckles are of the glove-friendly variety as used on the Osprey Variant
2. Sternum Strap has an emergency whistle
3. There is a hidden rope strap
4. There is a huge expansion collar on the main pack body
5. There is a small pocket inside the main pack body
6. Bottom of the pack is lightly padded - presumably this will reduce abrasion from setting the pack down with hard objects inside (e.g. rack)
I'll post an update once I have finally used the pack a few times. Other than the above surprises, I do like that the pack is lightweight and feels reasonably durable. That said, I don't feel that the build quality is as high as my Osprey Variant 52, but I also don't think it's bad.
1 Comment Last Comment: May 3, 2011 by: pda3153120
By: pda3153120
May 3, 2011
I've now used the pack for cragging a few times and had now issues. I wanted to see how it performed over longer distances, so this weekend I took it on a backpacking trip in the Smoky Mountains. The loop covered 22mi and ~4000' of elevation gain and loss. The total weight with water and food was right around 30lbs.
Likes:
-Suspension was surprisingly comfortable. Despite the narrow hipbelt and thinly padded shoulder straps, I had no pain or discomfort.
-Even with the expansion collar partially extended, the pack always felt balanced without any sensation of being top-heavy.
Dislikes:
-The should strap material is fairly slippery, so I had to frequently re-adjust to make sure the straps were evenly tightened using the guide marks
-The frame sheet and thin wire "stay" easily buckled when the pack was really filled up. I used a 2L hydration bladder, and the pack bulged outward between my shoulder blades. After some adjustments I was able to reduce this distortion by not packing so tightly (resulted in increased height of the pack).
Hip Belt/Gear Loop Detail
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
I'm looking into this pack to replace an older (I believe
I'm looking into this pack to replace an older (I believe the original) Mountain Hardwear Scrambler for cragging and as a tag-along on multi-pitch lines.
Ideally, this would need to hold a trad rack (double cams BD #0.5-#3, single Metolius Masters #0-#2, 15 nuts, and 15-18 draws), harness, lunch, water and shoes to the crag without becoming unbearable then climb with me on longer routes. This can be accomplished with my Scrambler but I need a masseuse and a case of beer the day after because of how uncomfortable the straps are.
Does anyone have any experience with this use-case or know how they compare in volume/comfort? I always thought the original scrambler packed much smaller than advertised, but maybe that's just me. Also, if anyone would be kind enough to fill up the pack with something similar and post a pic showing what this thing looks like full I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance for all the help!
Ryan
By: Ryan Mullins
July 7, 2011
Depending on your needs, this is an awesome pack, or the Osprey Mutant 38 is an awesome pack too. Super comfortable to carry. I've actually used mine a few times backpacking just to use it and I have no complaints.
By: Ryan Roeber
July 8, 2011
Can't be beat
By:
Michael Kisow
April 15, 2011
I have an older version of the Speed 30 and use it for everything. Skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, climbing, and travel. Very simple and strong. I can only imagine that this new version is even better.
Compression Strap Detail
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
I love the new design, but last year's model had three outer
I love the new design, but last year's model had three outer pockets. Any creative way I could I carry two extra water bottles on the outside of this pack? Maybe clip them to the compression straps? Or would this make it unstable?
By: pac3340457
June 8, 2011
Here's what we use. Straps/webbing on your pack slips right through the webbing on the bottle.
http://www.rei.com/product/649235/nalgene-cool-stuff-wide-mo
In spite of some of the not so good reviews, we've had the same ones for years, without problems. Some people just don't know how to lash on gear correctly.
By: Phil Maher
June 8, 2011
I use a water bottle holder for one of my packs, like the one here: http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3655298
You can strap it on pretty much anywhere.
By: Eli Hauschild
June 8, 2011
Super light and moves with you
By:
jill
May 31, 2011
I have the Sulfur in a small and it fits like a dream. Because the hip belt is removable and held in place by velcro, I actually moved it up to make the torso length even shorter. The pack stays in place when you run, so I'm assuming on technical terrain it will do the same (I haven't done much more than gentle scrambling). I tried on a few of the BD packs, and this one felt the best. I took off the top pocket, and will probably only use it for overnight stuff. The roll down top is nice for getting your pack small, but is a little inconvenient when you want to access something quickly (like a granola bar... etc). As someone mentioned below, I also noticed that the pack bulges toward your back when the hydration bladder is full.
The sulfur color is slightly more greenish yellow than the picture above. In my opinion, the actual color is better than the picture above.
Bar Tack Detail
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
Does this pack come with straps for the crampon attachment l
Does this pack come with straps for the crampon attachment loops?
By: yan2849868
May 28, 2011
It should come with a "crampon bikini" (If not it isonly $15 on bd's website and I have used it. It is really nice feature
By: Hayden Beck
December 21, 2011
I usually am able to strap my crampons to the back of just about any pack with a daisy chain. In addition I bet this pack is specially suited for crampon attachment considering it is black diamond and built for alpine climbing.
By: Isaac Rogers
July 2, 2011
Interior Pocket
By: pda3153120
April 1, 2011
There is a hydration pouch below this pocket. It appears that the location of the velcro strap that holds the hydration bladder may be too high (above zippered pocket). There is a loop of webbing below the zippered pocket that could be used to clip a mini biner to the bladder.
Change me.
Please choose an option to order this item.
Sulfur, L (111.96)
Vapor Gray, M (111.96)
Vapor Gray, L (111.96)
Nice light pack
I have the mission 75 and it is an awesome pack, but too big for my needs at times. I bought this pack to make myself pack less crap that I don't need. more...
Initial Impressions
I just received the pack and wanted to go ahead and jot down my 1st impressions (I ordered a Vapor Gray in medium). 1st of all, there are some pretty more...
- Material:
- nylon (230D), thermal welded nylon (420D)
- Support/Suspension:
- reActive, aluminum frame, SwingArm
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- [S] 3 lb; [M] 3 lb; [L] 3 lb 1 oz
- Volume:
- [S] 1700 cu in; [M] 1830 cu in; [L] 1950 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- alpine trips, overnight trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year