Great Pack, Small Package

By Shane O'Donnell Ranked #11 - Daypacks May 2, 2009

I got this backpack as an inbounds ski pack, and for day hikes and short trips. Now I use it for all this, and more. It has become my carry-on bag, my school pack, my biking pack, and most recently, my approach bag. A Nalgene 32oz. bottle can fit on its side perfectly in here, and it has a hydration sleeve to hold any bladder up to and including 100oz. The little loops on the side are great for hanging your climbing shoes off of, or a couple quickdraws. My Patagonia R1 Flash Pullover, Nalgene and harness all fit in here, with room for a small first aid kit, and a light lunch. The fabric is very tough, and has held up great to the everyday abuse I have put it through and is pretty water resistant, holding up to heavy rains on several hikes. The small inside pocket is actually a lot bigger than I thought it would have been, easily holding a cell phone, keys, wallet and a camera! It is about 2/3s the length of the bag, and the material expands a bit to accommodate your possessions. The back padding is minimalist, but good protection from your books or water bottle. I actually can carry my Macbook (13") in the sleeve. My only real problem with it is the lack of back venting. It is only one solid piece of mesh, which really restricts the air-flow during high intensity activity.

View Details: Black Diamond Bbee Backpack - 732cu in

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