Gear Review
Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Heavy loads
By Noah Howell
Ranked #226 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
June 18, 2009
Very light and versatile pack for alpine outings. Did some hauling of 50lb to 70lb loads and it did really well. Pretty amazing to get that out of a 4lb pack. It sat out in the rain/snow and kept all my shit dry. I did put a hole in it with an ice pick and could see some of the seams loosen from the heavy loads. Overall I'm really happy with the comfort, fit, and ability of this pack. We'll see about the long term life as it gets more abuse.
View Details: Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 13, 2010 By: mik3108940
I am amazed at the weight you carried. I am pleased to hear the material held as well as it did. I try to keep my weigth on this type of a pack to about half what you carried.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Having used this material in a pack. I have learned to defend the pack. To have such a light pack and so many options seems to have its own demands and limitation; my concern was with the plastic buckles breaking. Did you use it in any sub zero temperatures? Plastic is very vulnerable at those temperatures.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes