Why We Like The Black Diamond Cirque 35L Backpack
Despite being one of Black Diamond's lightest, the Cirque 35 Backpack boasts enough space for backcountry tours and ski mountaineering missions. For minimalist backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers, the Cirque features only the basics but still retains a full-featured design. It carries skis diagonally or at an A-frame, as well as your helmet, avalanche safety gear, ice axes, and even a climbing rope. The SwingArm shoulder straps and stretch waist belt provide active suspension and a streamlined fit.
Details
- Ultralight backcountry pack for ski mountaineering
- Mid-size capacity stores plenty of gear for full-day tours
- SwingArm shoulder straps and stretchy waist belt move with you
- Integrated avalanche gear compartment for probe and shovel
- Tuck-away diagonal and A-frame ski carry
- Stowable helmet flap secures brain bucket
- Ice axe PickPockets with tuck-away rope strap
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This item is made with PFAS chemicals.
- Material
- Dynex (210d + PE 200d)
- Volume
- [small/medium] 33L (2013cu in), [medium/large] 35L (2135cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- active, form-fitting
- Shoulder Straps
- SwingArm™
- Waist Belt
- yes
- Access
- zippered
- Pockets
- 1 avalanche gear, 2 PickPockets, 1 waist belt
- Gear Loops
- yes
- Ski Carry
- yes
- Helmet Carry
- yes
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 9.5 x 21in
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 4oz
- Activity
- ski mountaineering, backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 7 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 3, 2025
Love this pack
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Size is perfect and weight - needed something a little larger than my current day pack that could carry skis. Helmet holder is perfect as well as the ice axe carry. Only thing I wish it had is a possible pocket on the side to carry water bottle when not using for ski carry. Absolutely love the color! And I love BD products. Don’t hesitate- buy it !
February 24, 2025
Great
I like to dedicated avy pocket and cross body ski loop. Way better than slinging them in the backpack straps.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 1, 2025
Awesome pack
Just needs a pull tab on the front to help with lifting. Also would be nice if it had a dedicated spot for skins like the 25
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 28, 2024
Best backcountry ski pack!
I love the Cirque 35. I have the old version and love it, but the new version has some nice additions- notably, the separate zipper compartment for shovel and probe and the small zip compartment accessed from outside. Nice work Black Diamond, most functional ski pack I’ve used in 25 years.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 16, 2024
Great Back pack
fit's great on my back for skiing/touring. looks great and has awesome pockets.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 13, 2024
Good Touring/Climbing Backpack
I really like the available space and pockets in this backpack. Plenty of room for avy gear, crampons, ski crampons, skins, two ice tools, several jackets and gloves, a 2 liter water bladder, etc. I wish the hip belt pocket was larger and that there were two pockets. There is not even a gear loop on the left hip belt. Also adding a women's specific backpack would provide a better torso and shoulder strap fit.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 30, 2024
Super cute and functional
Like, love this backpack for ski touring omg. Super light and durable for all the things. Can't wait to use it on my hut trip. Yay.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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