Gear Review
Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Easy to carry especially after your stuff falls through all the holes!
By trail pounder
Ranked #694 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 13, 2010
This pack is well balanced and does great carrying loads. It is inevitable, however, that after a few trips (maybe even one!) the straps will be falling off and your loads will be lost through the giant holes torn in the bottom. I’m on my second pack (BD replaced the 1st one). After 3 backcountry trips, carrying mostly softgoods, this one is shot as well. Shoulder straps are coming undone and there are giant holes everywhere in the bag. I don’t remember what caused the holes because all I ever brushed up against were pine branches. I don’t want to send this back to BD because even if they replace it I’ll just be stuck with another unreliable piece of crap. I’d prefer they sent me something that isn’t going to fall apart. Either that or they should sew the thing back together with something other than their current materials of toilet paper and spider web. I’m convinced that the goobers at BD do not actually use their junky stuff. I’d look at another brand (Granite Gear, Wild Things, etc.) until they finally get it right.
View Details: Black Diamond Quantum 65 Pack - 3845-3967cu in
Helpful Votes: 3 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.