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Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563 cu in

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Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563 cu in

Winter climbing demands a pack with low weight, useful features, and a functional design—the Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack. This Black Diamond pack holds enough gear for a day of ice cragging or a quick one-day ascent of an alpine route. Strip the Sphynx Backpack of its lid, frame, and waist-belt to reduce weight from 3lb 3oz to 2lb 14oz (42L size). Whether you spend the day ice cragging in Canada, mixed climbing in Ouray, or doing a single-push route in the North Cascades, you get everything you need from this backpack.

Bottom Line: The ice is in! Load up the Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack and get after it.

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What size are these packs? The pull-down menu doesn't give this info. I thought they come in S/M and M/L. I was interested in the black 42L

By: hefnhef1475137
March 18, 2008

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Does the sphynx have a removable hip belt?

By: SnappyNarwahl
April 28, 2008

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Yes. You can remove the "very thin" hip belt

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June 1, 2008

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Tech Specs:

Material:	420D Nylon
Volume:	[32L] 1956cu in; [42L] 2563cu in
Suspension:	Aluminum stay, padded shoulder straps
Waist-belt:	Yes
Hydration Compatible:	Yes
Rain Cover:	No
Access Types:	Top
External Pockets:	1 Lid, 1 helmet holder
Snowboard Carry:	No
Ski Carry:	No
Gear Loops:	No
Ice Axe Loops:	Yes
Shovel Pocket:	No
Weight:	[Stock] (32) 3lb 1oz, (42) 3lb 3oz; [stripped] (32) 2lb 12oz, (42) 2lb 14oz
Recommended Use:	Rock, ice, alpine climbing
Warranty:	1 Year

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