User Review: Black Diamond Speed 40

Black Diamond Speed 40
Above: The current Speed 40, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 18, 2008 by Skimanjohn

Rating:
Price Paid: $99.95

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 3.5lbs or more. If you keep the weight under 20 lbs this pack works very well. Have not used it for hard climbs yet but feel it will work well for what I bought it for. Light weight and solid features and build.

I cannot give it five stars at this time due to the short amount of time I have owned it and the lack of super hard trips it has endured.