Black Diamond Distance 15 vs exped lightning 60l

I'm a 39 to 40 size chest and pretty much I always wear medium and these straps got flex which is important. I love it when you have stretchy straps f...

Secondly, if you use compression straps very often or are in the habit of really cinching straps down extremely tight, you’ll likely see wear here too. This is more of a user error as abusing the straps will of course result in damage, but it’s still something to keep in mind if you tend to do this with other backpacks.

But when I took the pack deep into the journey, the little issues really became significant. Some minor fixes could send this pack into the next level of performance, akin to a UD Fastpack but more nimble and minimal. The size, at 15L, is PERFECT for a multi-day unsupported run (20L is too baggy). But the poorly designed details, as I said, start causing problems when things get more serious

Hello Exped! Fully loaded w/bearcan, 4 days food & 3L water was max of 33 lbs. This pack carried it perfectly. Muir Ranch to Whitney w/no resupply required ~ 40lbs on day 1 for full load w/water . Again this pack rocked! The suspension system efficiently transfers the load to the waist belt and off my shoulders

vapor barrier which reduces moisture. For most of my experiences with the pack, I Have had no trouble with my back getting too hot or sweaty, so I rea...

I like the one-compartment setup better than conventional packs, as it turns out. I'm always losing stuff out of those floppy top pockets by accident, but no more. A small stuff sack stowed inside the top of this pack works much better for me than a top pocket.