Black Diamond Speed 40

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The Speed 40 is an internal frame backpack made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Some people like to stop and smell the flowers. Black Diamond made the Speed 40 Backpack for the rest of us who'd rather climb 20-pitches of rock than twirl in the daisies. This minimalist Black Diamond backpack holds just the right amount of gear for an all-day winter climb or even an overnight summer trip. Carry-overs in the North Cascades or long waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies-the Speed 40 Backpack handles both with ease. When you really need to shave weight, remove the aluminum stay and back panel to cut this pack's weight to a mere 24oz."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"All-purpose, spartan rucksacks for mountain use, the top-loading Black Diamond Speed 40 pack is a perfect choice for all-day missions in the Rockies, Sierras or White Mountains. The Speed 40, designed with a deluxe V-Lite suspension, can be pared down for light-and-fast summit pushes by removing the pack’s top pocket and padded hip belt. The Black Diamond Speed 40 is built with water-shedding 210d nylon (plus 400d on high-abrasion areas), have dual ice axe attachments, crampon patches, are hydration compatible, and come in multiple torso lengths. Features: Dual ice axe attachments Crampon patches Hydration compatible Multiple torso lengths Materials: Fabric: Water-shedding 210d nylon (plus 400d on high-abrasion areas) Specifications: Volume: 40 L / 2014 cu/in) Weight: 1.1 kg / 2 lb 8 oz Stripped Weight: 712 g / 1 lb 10 oz"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Speed 40 Pack (Fall 2009) All-purpose, spartan rucksacks for mountain use, the top-loading Speed 40 Pack by Black Diamond is perfect choices for all-day missions in the Rockies, Sierras or White Mountains. The Speed 40, designed with a deluxe V-Lite suspension, can be pared down for light-and-fast summit pushes by removing the pack's top pocket and padded hip belt. The 40 Speed pack is built with water-shedding 210d nylon (plus 400d on high-abrasion areas), has dual ice axe attachments, crampon patches, are hydration compatible, and come in multiple torso lengths."

From CampSaver.com:
"Black Diamond Speed 40 Backpack"

User Reviews

Unisex Speed 40
Reviewed by Skimanjohn, Aug 18, 2008

"Having been in the market for a light summit and high country lightweight pack for up to 3 days out, with minimal and lightweight gear, I decided to try the new version of the Speed 40.

So far so good. There are packs with better airflow against your back but they are all 3."

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