Gear Review
Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Great design, terrible material
By jgenone32006690
Ranked #314 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
April 1, 2009
I agree with the other reviewer--this pack is extremely well designed for alpine climbing, but the fabric is much to flimsy for serious trips. I ordered this back for climbing and skiing this spring and summer, and took it out for the first time for a three day backcountry ski trip last weekend. Since I was staying at a lodge, the pack wasn't super heavily loaded--probably around 40lbs, but I could see strain on material around the seams near the bottom of the pack. There's no way the fabric near the sewing was going to hold up under heavier loads and repeated use. Also, in the course of three days, I managed to put two small tears in the pack bag--not from ice axes or crampons (didn't bring 'em), or from ski edges (wrong location), but just abrasion on rocks and trees. If you tried to haul this pack I imagine it would be in tatters almost immediately. I hope BD will remake the pack with a better fabric, because the size, fit, weight, and features make it perfect for alpine climbing.
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
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