Gear Review
Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Good features... weak pack
By Jon Maret
Ranked #55 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
December 29, 2008
I took this pack on a week long trip to the Gannet Peak area in western wyoming. The shoulder straps were comfortable and when paired with the minimal waist belt it carried 30-40 pounds like a dream. BUT it fell apart. Abrasion from rock tore the sides, tree branches punctured it, and the ice axe velcro tore! Later after a rap and gear lower the bag looked like it had been through years of abuse but it was only a week old! The buckles froze and became fragile and 3 broke. The crampon strap system is pointless. Black Diamond customer service told me "thats the nature of the material" Shenanigans!
View Details: Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- VX 21 Dimension Polyant laminated, lined w / 30D Silinylon
- Volume:
- 3967cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- Molded back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 lid, 2 water bottle; [Internal] 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes/No and style: vertical, horizontal
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S / M] 4lb 1oz (1850g); [M / L] 4lb 2oz (1880g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine ascent, ski mountaineering
Change me.