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You want to go light and fast on your next mountain mission, and the Black Diamond Speed 40 Backpack is the right tool for the job. With a stripped-down weight of under 1,000 grams, the Speed 40 definitely lives up to its name. Black Diamond made sure to load this pack with plenty of climber-friendly features to accommodate your gear needs.
- 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)
- Removable top pocket helps shave weight for your summit push
Bottom Line: Fast push.
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BD knows how to make packs!
By:
Keelan Johns
May 9, 2012
Streamlined and simple. Way good.
There are only 2 things I would change on it:
1: The clip for the rope strap is in this really little pocket. When your pack is full, it is super hard to get your fingers in there to clip or un-clip the rope strap. Add 2 or three inches to the webbing that the clip is on!
2: I would like to see reinforced ski straps like on the Mission 50. This would prevent the side straps from getting beat up when hauling your skis in an A-frame.
Both of the things I would like to see changed are super minor and I still give this pack 5 stars.
Great Lightweight Pack
By:
Kevin Lalli
October 29, 2011
I got this pack looking for something that I could use for overnight ski trips as well as light backpacking. I wanted something in the 40L - 60L volume range that would compress well when not very full for skiing. This pack does that excellently. Fully expanding this pack involves leaving the roll-top open and cinching a large nylon collar that the lid goes over. In this configuration, it has got to be very close to a 60L pack. It also compresses very well, especially when ditching the lid. The minimalist design also allowed me to use the pack as a decent sleeping pad on an unintended overnight. My only reason for knocking off a star is the pack's limited durability. Lightweight vs. durable is always a trade-off, but the material showed significant wear after just a few miles with skis strapped on the sides. I will be rigging up a diagonal carry to deal with this, and once I do this should make for a great do it all pack.
1 Comment Last Comment: March 27, 2012 by: J. Griffin
By: J. Griffin
March 27, 2012
I give it 4 stars as well due to durability. After a 2nd A-frame ski carry using the side straps, on one side two small cuts in the material appeared from my ski edges--had to fix with Tenacious Tape. On my next outing I took two Voile 15" ski straps and ran them thru the crampon patch attachments and carried my skis that way. It worked pretty well and the reenforced material is burly enough to prevent any cutting. I also used the pack ice climbing this winter. Never carried it while climbing as we were top roping. However, in 0 to -10F Alaska cold, the fabric gets a little stiff.
Where can I store my Black Diamond Transfer 3 avy shovel on this
Where can I store my Black Diamond Transfer 3 avy shovel on this thing? I have my ice axe on one of the IceLink storage things, but I can't figure out where to store my shovel while carrying my skis.
By: Ben
November 20, 2011
You could store it inside the bag. Or you could use shock cord and string it through the eye loops on the back creating a mesh of sorts. Only problem is that its not nearly as secure as just putting it in the bag.
By: knanier
November 21, 2011
By: Slick
October 7, 2011
Good info. on that BD Speed 40. Thank you!
Is this pack supposed to come with an attachable crampon patch?
Is this pack supposed to come with an attachable crampon patch? That's what the description makes it sound like, and the four tucked away rings on the outside of the pack seem to be there for that reason, but mine did not come with one.
By: Kevin Lalli
October 13, 2011
It says "welded crampon patch" (not a pouch or pocket etc.) meaning the tougher material welded to the center front of the pack where one normally attaches crampons. BD has provided the tougher material and attachment points, you provide the crampons and lashing.
By: William C Clark
October 16, 2011
So comfortable!
By:
mtnnut
September 30, 2011
This is a great pack. The reActiv suspension/swing arm do exactly what they say...they move with you. Used it climbing in the Tetons...hiking up, scambling to base of climb, hiking down...it moved with me, carried the load great and didnt give me any sore areas on my hips. Doesnt have a bunch of stuff you dont need and the rope strape under the top pocket is a nice touch to hold a rope in place. I wasnt sure if I would like dealing with the roll top closer but I like it, especailly if you take the top pocket off.
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BD knows how to make packs!
Streamlined and simple. Way good.
There are only 2 things I would change on it:
1: The clip for the rope strap is in this really little more...
Great Lightweight Pack
I got this pack looking for something that I could use for overnight ski trips as well as light backpacking. I wanted something in the 40L - 60L volume more...
- Material:
- nylon (240D)
- Support/Suspension:
- aluminum frame, reActiv, 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:
- (small) 3 lb 2 oz, (medium) 3 lb 3 oz, (large) 3 lb 4 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 2319 cu in, (medium) 2440 cu in, (large) 2563 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year