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Black Diamond Quantum 45L

Hiking & Camping > BackpacksRated: **** by 1 review.

ProLite Gear

The ultimate blend of light weight and load-carrying ability in a technical alpine pack, the Quantum comfortably hauls heavy loads in the high peaks using our fully modular V-Flex suspension system that conforms to your back. Cushy 15 mm foam is used in the ergonomically-curved shoulder straps and 14 mm in the waistbelt with additional, stiffer foam added on pressure points for weight distribution. It’s built with ultralight, durable and water-shedding VX 21 Dimension Polyant laminated fabric and lined with lightweight 30d SilNylon. For summit pushes, alpinists can minimize the Quantum by removing the V-Flex suspension, top lid, waistbelt and crampon straps. Additional lightweight, webbing waistbelt included.

Specifications
45 L
WEIGHT:
1.88 kg
(3 lb 8 oz)
STRIPPED
WEIGHT:

960 g
(1 lb 14 oz)

VOLUME:
45 L (2746 cu in)
TORSO SIZE:
S/M 41–48 cm
(16–19 in)
M/L 47–55 cm
(18.5–21.5 in)

Features:

  • Hydration compatible
  • Ice Clipper slots on waistbelt
  • Ice tool pick pockets
  • Removable V-Flex stay
  • Removable bivy pad
  • Removable top lid with helmet holder
  • Removable waistbelt
  • Retractable rope straps
  • Side panel zipper access
  • Three-point emergency haul system
  • ski slots

Oregon Mountain Community

The ultimate blend of light weight and load-carrying ability in a technical alpine pack, the Black Diamond Quantum 45 Pack comfortably hauls heavy loads using our new fully modular V-Flex suspension system that conforms to your back. Cushy 15 mm foam is used in the ergonomically-curved shoulder straps and 20 millimeters in the waistbelt with an additional three millimeters of stiffer foam added on pressure points for weight distribution. It’s built with ultralight, durable and water-shedding VX 21 Dimension Polyant laminated fabric and lined with lightweight 30d SilNylon. For summit pushes, alpinists can minimize by removing the V-Flex suspension, top lid, waistbelt and crampon straps. Lightweight, nylon-only waistbelt included.

Features:

  • Hydration compatible
  • Ice tool pockets
  • Removable V-Flex stay
  • Removable bivy pad
  • Removable waist belt
  • Retractable rope straps
  • Side panel zipper access
  • Ski slots
  • Three-point emergency haul system

Backcountry.com

The Black Diamond Quantum 45 Pack takes on single-push alpine ascents and days of ice climbing with the same clean, functional features and extremely low weight. Though this climbing pack makes it under the four-pound mark (even before you start removing stuff), it includes two tool holders, crampon straps, and a suspension system that can take a lot of weight. Plus, you can strip this Black Diamond pack to nothing more than a sack with shoulder straps if you want to get serious about saving weight in the mountains.


Mountain Gear

The Quantum pack from Black Diamond makes the leap between backpacking functionality and no-frills climbing seem practically effortless. Using a dual-density support system, modular V-flex suspension, and quick access panels, this pack offers as many options as you can imagine. Specifications based on size Large/ Extra Large.

Features:

  • Axe loops double as emergency haul loops
  • Detachable dual-density waistbelt
  • Dual-density shoulder straps
  • Hydration compatible
  • Included bivy pad
  • Modular V-flex suspension for torso structural integrity
  • Replaceable crampon straps
  • Side-panel zip for quick access

Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access Types:Top, side
Capacity:2746 cu in
Fits Torso:20 - 23 inches
Hydration Compatible:Yes
Ice Axe Loops:2
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:VX21 Dimension polyant laminated nylon
Pockets:[External] 1 lid
Rain Cover:No
Recommended Use:Alpine climbing, ice climbing
Reinforcement material:SilNylon
Shovel Pocket:No
Ski Carry:No
Snowboard Carry:No
Stripped weight:2 lb 2 oz
Suspension:V-Flex frame sheet and padding
Volume:2624cu in (43L)
Waist-belt:Yes, removable
Weight:[S/M] 3lb 13oz (1720g); [M/L] 3lb 14oz (1750g)

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SizeColor
Dolomite
Dolomite
Medium / Large229.95
S-m183.98
M-l183.98
S / M228.95229.00229.95
Small/ Medium229.95
M / L229.00229.95

Legend

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  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Moosejaw

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Reviews:

"A great minimalist big day climbing pack that can be used for single night trips."

Rating:****
This is a pretty sweet pack. I got this as a supplement to me Arcteryx Bora 65 for a smaller, more streamlined climbing pack that can also be used for single night trips. I've used this for long day climbs mostly. I have even strapped a snowboard to the back of it for a long day tour once with some extra webbing straps. I don't recommend doing that. It didn't work too hot and the pack isn't designed for that. Also, if the pack is under loaded, the lid will not fit well and sort of fall to the back. This isn't a major flaw however as the lid can be removed. A very comfortable harness and hip belt.
Quinn at Moosejaw on 03/26/2008