Our tried-and-true on-route alpine pack, proven everywhere from the Canadian Rockies to the Fitz Roy massif, the Black Diamond Speed is designed for lightweight performance on rock, snow and ice objectives the world over. Featuring an updated BD X-rip 210d fabric with UTS™ coating, the new Speed is built to withstand season after season of mountain abuse. The pack is also fully strippable with a removable waistbelt, lid and frame-sheet, for minimalizing your set-up. We’ve improved the comfort as well with a moisture-wicking, updated back-panel and redesigned shoulder straps of dual-density foam for better load distribution on the approach while remaining streamlined on route. Ice tool PickPockets™ now feature a new custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment, boosting ice tool security, plus the snag-free crampon straps and a tuck-away rope strap secure gear to the outside. Surface-mounted glove-friendly main hood-buckles are a new addition and the drawcord skirt provides easy access and keeps out spindrift and light precip. PRODUCT FEATURES New BD “X-rip” 210d Nylon body fabric with UTS™ coating Welded front abrasion patch for improved protection against rock, ice and crampon spikes. New custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment with micro ice-tool PickPockets™ and removable 20 mm crampon straps Top-loading, with removable lid, drawcord skirt closure and tuck-away rope strap Strippable design: removable frame sheet / bivy pad and removable hipbelt with fixed webbing belt Redesigned Shoulder Strap harness for improved comfort and durability Moisture-wicking redesigned back-panel Raincover available separately
