Mission 55L Backpack
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Why We Like The Mission 55L Backpack
From summer sends to winter expeditions, the Mission 55L is built to tough out year-round pursuits. As we navigate cruel conditions, the dynamic harness system keeps our load stable, while the coated fibers brush off snowdrift and ice crumbles. To save weight and boost mobility on mixed routes, we strip off the lid, frame sheet, and hip belt, paring down this pack to the necessities.
Details
- Rugged pack for all your alpine missions
- 55L capacity for daylong or minimalist multi-day sends
- Light ripstop material provides hardwearing performance
- Top drawcord skirt for extra precipitation protection
- Redesigned padded back panel wicks away moisture
- Pouch and lash points safely stow crampons and ice tools
- Tuck-away strap secures your rope
- Item #BLDZ9IS
- Material
- 420D nylon X-rip, UTS coating
- Volume
- [small/medium] 50L (3050cu in), [medium/large] 52L (3173cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- removable frame sheet
- Shoulder Straps
- SwingArm, adjustable sternum strap (with whistle buckle)
- Waist Belt
- ReActiv, removable
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Reservoir Included
- no
- Access
- top
- Pockets
- 1 front crampon, 1 zippered lid
- Gear Loops
- 2 hip belt fabric gear loops, lid lash points, tuck-away rope strap
- Ice Axe Carry
- PickPockets
- Rain Cover
- sold separately
- Fast-pack Option
- removable frame sheet, removable hip belt, removable lid
- Compression
- dual side
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 13oz
- Activity
- backpacking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 10 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 19, 2024
Built for mission
Sturdy feeling. A bit on the heavy side. I would love to have a pocket on the waist belt
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 11, 2024
Mission 55 Pack
The backpack is pretty good, it easily adjust to any adventure that I am going into multy day backpacking or mountaneering, it is spacious to put in many things and be confortable outthere.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 3, 2023
Great addition to the collection
Very good backpack, durable, easy to carry and load. However, was not mindful of how I loaded the pack and ended up constricting blood flow to the arms and shoulders. But it was all fine after distribution the load around properly.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 8, 2023
Awesome pack
Another great design by BD. The full length zipper allows access to the entire pack without having to load and unload all the contents to get to the bottom. When loaded up with weight this pack carries very well.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 5, 2023
Good pack, but could be better
Good pack with each of the features working well individually, but do not work well together. Found that rope storage is good, but if the side straps are needed for other bulky items (pickets, big sleeping pad), the rope does not sit well on top of the objects and can't use the side straps, only the rope buckle which is hard to secure the entire rope. The shoulder height adjustable buckle works well but pops off very easy. Usable for overnight trips and can hold large amount of weight, pack suspension system works well.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 5, 2023
I hope they call me on a Mission…
I love the minimalism provided by Helio packs for quick powder forays. But the Mission is a dream for longer hauls when one needs to haul more hardware. This said, it did not feel heavy. Rather, it felt burly and supportive in the right places and I felt unencumbered on the up and the down. Form and function mashed up for this puppy. I only wish it came in a different colors so my vanity would be gratified.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 21, 2023
Great backpack, I love the
Great backpack, I love the crampons pocket and the balanced weight versus hardness
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 14, 2023
Not sure about suspension system
I love the crampon pocket and tool attachments but I’m not sure about the suspension system. Straps don’t have a lot of cushion and it feels like it shifts or sways a lot (maybe by design?).
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 5, 2023
Get this for a mountaineering
Get this for a mountaineering trip to haul racks, ropes, and other gear when climbing. It very durable and distributes weight perfectly. I recomend.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 28, 2022
Black diamond always delivers
Great bag perfect for extended backpacking trips without being oversized.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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