Black Diamond Speed 40 Backpack 2319 2440cu in

If you're the sort of person who beats little cousin Ricky at board games by robbing the bank when Ricky's in the kitchen getting another ginger ale, you're probably also into the kind of expedition style climbing where you pay someone else to do all the work while you get a sweet summit photo. If you prefer to whip Ricky the old fashioned way by using your cunning, savvy, and ruthless exploitation of community chest cards, you're probably more of an alpine style climber, and you need a fast and light backpack like the Black Diamond Speed 40 to get you up in a hurry.Weight becomes the central focus if you're lugging all your own gear, so Black Diamond put the Speed on a serious diet by including only the features you're sure to need, like PickPockets for your ice tools, removable crampon straps, and a three point haul system. You can trim it way down by removing the floating top pocket and padded hip belt, but you'll still be able to carry your rope in the tuck away top strap, and stay hydrated thanks to the bladder compatible design. Best of all, the Speed has an Active suspension system that pivots and flexes with you as you move, allowing the pack to shift as you do without unbalancing your load and tipping you over.