Black Diamond Crag 40 Backpack
$149.95
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BryceU's Review of Black Diamond Crag 40 Backpack

I own a Duffel 42 that I use as my gym climbing bag and love it. I wanted to grab the grab 40 as a smaller cragging pack and it fits the bill nicely. The hip belt and shoulder straps are comfortable enough to carry most daily needs. The big pocket for a book also works great for stashing snacks, keys, etc. The internal pocket is too small to be functional for much, but I typically throw my crack gloves in there. The full-body zipper is great for accessing stuff that gets thrown in the bottom of the pack and the top-loading design is a must. Overall this is a great lighter-weight day cragging pack.

My main complaint is the sizing.. According to the chart I'm right in between a S/M and a M/L. I tried to S/M first and it was jokingly small, felt like a child's backpack. I then opted for the M/L and even though I'm on lowest end of the range, it almost feels too small still. I would not recommend this pack for anyone taller than myself (5'10") as the hipbelt will ride very high.
Pros:
  • Lightweight
  • functional
Cons:
  • sizing is off
Best Used for:
  • Rock climbing
  • Day cragging
  • Cragging
Would Recommend: Yes
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