Gear Review
Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563cu in
Great all-around travel pack
By Fussball
Ranked #329 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
December 15, 2010
I've mountain biked, backpacked through Australia/New Zealand, hiked, and done backcountry skiing with this pack. In every case it has been awesome!! The fit is perfect, and the pack sits perfectly on me, transferring the bulk of the weight to my hips. I fit in 3 weeks of clothing and gear and was able to carry-on almost every airline I used (except one with a 7kg carry-on limit!).
I ordered this pack along with 4 others to do a comparison fitting and measurement- and it was the best of the five. If you're looking for a winter skiing pack that can double as an all-around carry-on bag, this is the one. The other packs I compared this with were: Black Diamond Predator 50, Mountain Hardwear Diretissima, Mountain Hardwear Dihedral, and Arc'Teryx Silo 40.
The only gripe I might have with the pack is that I chose yellow- and it gets dirty very easily!
View Details: Black Diamond Sphynx Backpack - 1953-2563cu in
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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
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