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Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in
Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in
The Black Diamond Bandit Avalung Pack does something that no other yo-yo packs do—it helps you breathe under the snow if you're caught in an avalanche. You're on your own as soon as you leave the gate at your local resort, so make sure you have the right tools for the job. This Black Diamond pack has just enough room for a shovel, probe, and a little water for short backcountry tours. Outside Magazine was so impressed that it awarded the Bandit with Gear of the Year, and this pack also won the Innovation Award at SIA--plus, skiing icon Seth Morrison loves this pack.
Bottom Line: Be prepared even on a short backcountry run.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
How will the bandit fit for a bigger person, roughly 6'0
How will the bandit fit for a bigger person, roughly 6'0"?
By: Colton Burch
August 25, 2009
It should fit fine, I'm 5'10" and there is room for adjustment on arm, waist and chest straps.
By: Seth Morrison
October 25, 2009
The Bare essentials.
By: Seth Morrison
October 16, 2009
I was stoked when this pack came out a few years. It is small and thats why I like it. As you can see the plaid print stands out, and stands out, important in the backcountry environment. This a day pack for skiing out access gates at your local ski area, or for carrying around some gear while skiing the area, perfect for snowcat skiing or making those dreamed about heli runs. The avalung is built in, why not? Why wouldn't you want this? To me its as important as your beacon. Last year was a prime example that slides can occur inbounds at resorts. Another tool that takes up zero space when its built right into your pack.
Look at the pic to see what I can fit into the pack, this is the max. The ski carry needs to have the lower loop as tight as possible to the ski, you can preset and tuck away in its opening from the pack. Then on the upper removable strap make sure the strap goes under your lowest part of the toe piece and make it tight as possible. Having it set up this way will have the tails as high up as possible so as to not hit the back of your legs. The shovel goes upside down in the pack, works perfectly with the Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel.
Mind you this pack is for short trips, and can be an everyday pack for the other listed activities, rarely do I use anything bigger. Depends what you like to bring and if your spending the night out in the field.
hi can i put my camelback into that backpack, is there a whole
hi can i put my camelback into that backpack, is there a whole on the shoulder straps for thatBlack Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu inItem #BLD0380thanks
By: mario
February 11, 2009
Yes, and there's an insulated sleeve through one of the straps so it doesn't freeze.
By: Angus Bohanon
February 11, 2009
Great small pack
By: sil2736967
April 13, 2009
I've taken it on several bc trips this year, and as long as you pack thoughtfully it can hold everything you need, and the ski down is great.
I carry a spot locator, small first aid kit, down sweater (if you want extra warmth, needs to be down otherwise I don't think it will all fit), goggles, big warm gloves, nalgene and a hogie. Plus of course shovel (short grizzly) and probe. One drawback is that if you use a camelback in the sleeve I find it very hard to pack (easiest with the shovel flush against the back, though a detachable shovel might change things), so just bring a nalgene instead. Another issue of course is size, I need to swap out my big gloves for skins on the way down.
The ski strap system is fine for short carries, and fits any size ski. I have dynafit manaslu, not sure if I'd want to lug pontoons on this system
Minimal outside straps, but I can thread my helmet chin strap through the two small outside loops, and the have a cord running through the haul loop to store my jacket if its a warm start.
Fit is great, super snug and slim profile, great for the skiing down; just takes some thought on packing and organizing to gt it right.
Overall, just big enough for day long BC trips, and perfect for semi-off-piste at a resort. Five stars, for what it is supposed to be.
will this back fit a small mens frame.... for my 12 year old
will this back fit a small mens frame.... for my 12 year old
By: walt
February 3, 2009
The pack should work fine. It is a little small for my liking but for a 12 year old i would imagine that it would be great. It has ample adjustability and should tighten up just fine for the kid.
By: Will Cardamone
June 30, 2009
The length of this pack is 16-19 inches. Should fit fine.
By: Shane O'Donnell
February 3, 2009
Great small pack.
By: Ryan
April 27, 2009
This thing is by no means big, but it can handle a shovel, probe, extra gloves and hat, which is all I really need when steeping out of bounds from the resort. The added benefit of having the avalung included in a lightweight, comfortable pack is huge. My only gripe is that the waist strap is pretty small (it is comfortable to ride with, but difficult to find and strap together at times).
Hi Is the avalung removable from the BD pack?/John
Hi Is the avalung removable from the BD pack?/John
By: John Thorstenson
January 26, 2009
You CANNOT remove the avalung from this pack, it is integrated
By: Alexander Klivecka
February 2, 2009
Great Day touring pack
By: Jonny Atencio
January 8, 2009
Work perfect with Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System, or most other shovels. Put your hydration pack in there, you have room for skins, a layer, gogs, gloves, and what other small essentials you'll need. Simple ski carrying system seems to work nicely, don't think it would work so hot with a snowboard. So far so good, i am stoked on its performance so far
Would this pack have room for SLR camera and a small amount of
Would this pack have room for SLR camera and a small amount of padding? Thanks.
By: Mike Saemisch
January 17, 2009
I'd say no if you want to bring any spare clothes.
By: sil2736967
April 11, 2009
Just barely.
By: Angus Bohanon
January 17, 2009
Small pack perfect for half day
By: Andrew Bornstein
March 20, 2009
This pack is absolutely perfect if you are looking for a small pack for sidecountry or slackcountry. I wouldn't recommend it for a full day tour as it won't hold much more than a reservoir, extra layer, hat and gloves. The shoulder straps took a few days to break in, but now they are quite comfortable. I have carried 138 waisted skis in the carry with no problems at all. I use the deploy 7 shovel, which just barely fits. This small pack is well designed, efficient, and I've had no durability problems with it after using it roughly 25 days.
can this big carry fat skis?? like 130mm ?
can this big carry fat skis?? like 130mm ?
By: Pow Hog
January 10, 2009
sure, you would just carry less of everything else. I have a 12L pack that i use 80% of the time and my 140mm skins fit just fine.
By: Gabe Westheimer
January 11, 2009
small but featured...
By: Andy Jacobsen
April 30, 2009
Nice day pack for shorter days in the backcountry or perfect for cruising around the resort on day that you might head out a gate towards the backcountry. I know a lot of people are starting to wear beacons and avalungs inbounds these days, I think this is the perfect pack for that.
being an aussie with little extreme experience but plenty of
being an aussie with little extreme experience but plenty of resort access out of bounds riding id like to know is it better to ride with only the avalung harness style,in the case of an avalanche,because a backpack with the avalung inbuilt would have more chance of being "ripped off"???
By: todd blatchford
January 9, 2009
That's a valid point, but if you keep all the straps buckled you should be fine. There are dozens of pro athletes that wear the packs with the avalung built in. The beacon on the other hand, that has to be under all your outer clothes.
By: Angus Bohanon
January 9, 2009
is there any way to strap snowshoes onto this?
is there any way to strap snowshoes onto this?
By: Ben Logsdon
December 18, 2008
You could probably rig a cord through the top haul loop and the bottom ski carry strap; but wouldn't be ideal.
By: sil2736967
April 11, 2009
Only if you sew your own straps on.
By: Bud Martin
December 18, 2008
Does this pack come with a shovel and probe for $152.96?
Does this pack come with a shovel and probe for $152.96?
By: Arne Nervik
December 6, 2008
there is another offer on bc.com and maybe tramdock where you can get the shovel and probe + pack for 224 or something. really good deal imo...
By: Brian G. Sweeney
June 17, 2009
This is just a pack and avalung
By: Michael Kisow
December 6, 2008
Is the avalung removable? Or does it stow away?
Is the avalung removable? Or does it stow away?
By: fabrizio
November 3, 2008
It is removable, but the Avalung port is not.
By: alexandsos
January 5, 2009
I don't have a black diamond shovel or probe, how do i know
I don't have a black diamond shovel or probe, how do i know they will fit in this bag?
By: ale2489150
October 18, 2008
the BD revelation ski pack allegedly just barely fits some BD shovel blades - i'd double check.
By: Brian G. Sweeney
June 17, 2009
Because it makes sense that Black Diamond would make gear that is compatible with their other gear.
By: Angus Bohanon
October 18, 2008
Can this thing really carry a snowboard...? I can't quite
Can this thing really carry a snowboard...? I can't quite see how, but you never know I guess.
By: Chad Thornley
October 6, 2008
according to black diamond product support and my own experience having just purchased this pack, it is NOT designed to carry a snowboard. it appears to be set up for vertical/diagonal ski carry; I've rigged it to (awkwardly) carry my board vertically. as with any pack you _could_ carry a board between your back and the pack, but it's not ideal.
If you need avalung and want something built to carry a board, the BD outlaw (Item #BLD0381) is probably the way to go...
By: delsul640998
April 1, 2009
It's got a strap on the bottom and the top that you can't see in the photo. It's more designed for ski carry than snowboard, since the snowboard will have to be horizontal, but it'll do it.
By: Angus Bohanon
October 7, 2008
Can a black diamond deploy 3 shovel fit in this pack?Or do I
Can a black diamond deploy 3 shovel fit in this pack?Or do I need to size up?Thanks
By: Skibum93
September 9, 2008
it'll fit either the deploy 3 or 7.
By: nkuder2410529
September 10, 2008
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 840D, 420D Nylon
- Volume:
- 690cu in (11L)
- Suspension:
- Shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, insulated sleeve
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Panel zip
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 Front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- None
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 2lb 4oz (1020g)
- Recommended Use:
- Short backcountry tours
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
1 Comment Last Comment: 3 days ago by: D. Joshua Christensen
By: D. Joshua Christensen
3 days ago
yo Seth, are those alpine trekkers in that picture?
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