Black Diamond Distance 15 vs MYSTERY RANCH 2 Day Assault Pack

But you can do this by making sure whatever vest or pack you get has certain features that you want: large dedicated phone pockets, some "extra" capacity at a minimal weight gain, etc. I used a Black Diamond Distance 15 vest when I was run commuting, and also for most of my long runs because the compression works well at closing up the pack if I'm using only a bladder in the back.

I am riding my bike to work, and this pack can carry everything I need for my shift. It does not interfere with my ability to ride or cause me any backaches throughout my trip. Finally I have used it as a range bag, which can carry all of my shooting supplies needed. Glad I bought it and recommend it for those with an active lifestyle

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...

Then you have two compression straps, a top one and a bottom one to help secure that weight that's in the main compartment and that's not going to jos...

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

A bag of this size should come standard with both of the missing features I mentioned. It doesn’t make sense for someone to load this is for a day hike and have the bag moving around because it lacks a proper hip belt. All of these features would make the pack more versatile and allow you to transition from EDC to a hiking day pack.

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...

It really feels like whatever you have in here is gon na, be very well protected, so a nice amount of space, no sort of internal organization or fleec...

I'm 5'6 and 135 with not much of a chest. I got the XS and it's perfect! Room to cinch or uncinch. I have a competitors womens vest and had the trail vest/pack they do. The issues I had with the trail vest were solved by this bag completely (and by my dog chewing the zip so I had to replace it)and I feel like the fit is more comfortable than the race vest!

I feel like this should be just a little bit more burly, a little more bulky because this bag is 27 liters, so if you fill this up, it's going to be q...

It feels like I am running in a super comfy vest, not a backpack loaded with extra layers

The other bags I was considering was F-stop and Shimoda Design. Mainly cuz they are designed for hiking thus translate well to comfort. But unfortunately the two brands are much more expensive and do not have retail store in my country selling them, so I could not try on the bags in person.