Black Diamond Speed Zip 33L Backpack
The zippered clamshell version of our tried-and-true on-route Speed pack, proven everywhere from the Canadian Rockies to the Fitz Roy massif, the Black Diamond Speed Zip is designed for lightweight performance on rock, snow and ice objectives the world over. Featuring an updated BD X-rip 210d fabric with UTS™ coating, the new Speed Zip is built to withstand season after season of mountain abuse. We’ve improved the comfort as well with a moisture-wicking, updated back-panel and redesigned shoulder straps of dual-density foam for better load distribution on the approach while remaining streamlined on route. Ice tool PickPockets™ now feature a new custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment, boosting ice tool security, plus the snag-free crampon straps and a tuck-away rope strap secure gear to the outside.
Details
- Item #BLDZ9WM
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- Material
- X-Rip (210D nylon)
- Volume
- [S/M] 31L (1,892cu in), [M/L] 33L (2,014cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- removable frameset, padded shoulder straps
- Shoulder Straps
- padded
- Waist Belt
- removable
- Access
- front panel
- Gear Loops
- yes
- Ice Axe Carry
- PickPockets
- Rain Cover
- sold separately
- Claimed Weight
- [S/M] 2lb 2oz, [M/L] 2lb 4oz
- Activity
- climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 21, 2025
Great pack
Used this pack for two days ice climbing in Lake Placid - I was very pleased. Perfect size for some multi pitch ice, and very light. I dont see it in the description, but it also has a helmet (or at least what I used as a helmet) strap/storage tucked away - not the rope strap. Some minor updates I would make/wish this pack had: Buckles for the crampon straps would make storage easier. Velcro for the ice tool handles is a huge pain and basically impossible to do without taking off gloves, which really sucks when its 6degrees. Elastic straps would be waaaay better. Thankfully the Velcro can be removed so I'll probably make that upgrade myself. Over all I thought this was a great climbing pack and would recommend it!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 15, 2024
My favorite pack
I had the old version of this backpack for many years and I loved so I bought this new version and I am completely happy about it with the new features.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 2, 2023
Excellent pack
Had this out on a few summit trips in Canadian Rockies. Very happy with the bag, backing plate curvature sits very nicely between musculature on the back and makes it feel almost part of the body. External crampon attachment are a great feature as well, no need to pack a heavy pouch to protect everything else. Just the right amount of zippered pockets and bag stays upright when you flip it open to grab something out of the main compartment. I will say as others have mentioned the velcro strap for the water bladder is a bit odd how it is in front of one of the zippered pockets, and did come undone on me once but not really a huge issue. Only thing I would possibly change is an extra elastic strap on the shoulder straps a bit lower down to bring water hose a bit lower.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 6, 2023
Almost perfect
Love the pac. It fits a ton, durable, comfortable when weighted. It is perfect but for the tool carry pocket. I have a hard time securing my ice tools. There is not much room. I have to really press and stretch the t's to secure my tools.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 23, 2023
Great pack!
Fits all my gear and then some for a multi pitch day. Nice n light.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 4, 2022
Missing more pockets
I thinks a great bag pack but is kind of missing places to put bottles of water or external pockets to make it more accesible for a walker.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 26, 2022
Great backpack for the alpine
I use this backpack for my alpine climbings in patagonia and works great! Perfect size for all your climbing equipment and food. Comfortable for climbing. I would definitely recommend it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 23, 2022
Speed packs turduckin
I started with the speed 22 and now own literally every size speed pack. I could stuff them all in each other like Russian stacking dolls or a turduckin. I used the speed 30 as my my pack in Patagonia (wished it was the 40) for EVERYTHING. From in-a-day pushes, five day traverses, or 10 day ski tours these packs have been my go-to for all my big adventures. They are super versatile and minimalist. I love to strip them down and stuff my sleeping pad where the frame sheet goes. Awesome work with these packs black diamond at a great price point. Big fan!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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