Gear Review
Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563cu in
Continuing tradition of uncomfortable packs from BD
By Rising Wolf
Ranked #544 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
February 20, 2010
It gets one star because it looks good and seems to be well sewn out of good material, but that's it.
For a 42 litre pack there's hardly any framing, just minimal foam padding and an aluminum bar that bends and retains the bend regardless of whether the bend fits your back. I removed the bar and at least I don't have a lump or two from that poking me. No matter what you do all the weight is hanging on your shoulders and back; none transferred to your hips.
I also have a BD Covert 32. Both these packs need continual adjustment to attempt the slightest amount of comfort. They're not capable of any melding with you as other packs I have are. They're just a big sack of excrement hanging there on your shoulders, similar to those frameless superlight bags with shoulder straps and no hip straps.
This pack won't last one season with me. My back is saying one of us is going to go, me or this pack.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Nylon
- Volume:
- [32] 1953cu in (32L); [42] 2563cu in (42L)
- Suspension:
- Aluminum stay, frame sheet, padded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 1 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [32] 3lb 11oz (1670g); [42] 3lb 12oz (1710g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ice climbing, day hiking, cragging, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.