Black Diamond Beta Light 45 Backpacking Pack
THE BETA LIGHT 45L IS BLACK DIAMOND'S ANSWER TO THE ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING REVOLUTION
Inspired by Black Diamond athletes and utilising a running-vest style suspension harness system from the distance running series packs, the Beta Light 45L is simply built for moving fast on overnight adventures in the backcountry. Whether you’re spending months on the PCT or making the most of a two-week trip, the Beta Light 45L carries all the essentials in a weatherproof, sleek design that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
FEATURES OF THE BETA LIGHT 45 BACKPACKING PACK
- Challenge Sailcloth Ultra 200 body fabric: Lightweight, tear-resistant, and extremely durable
- Running vest-inspired shoulder straps: Extra storage pockets for a comfortable and dynamic carrying system
- Roll-top closure, taped seams, and waterproof fabric: Create a weatherproof pack body
- Removable frame pad: Provides structure with minimal weight penalty
- External Power Mesh stretch outer pocket: Plus two oversized ripstop side pockets for additional storage
- Removable hip belt system: Reduces weight or allows for user modification
- Four adjustable and removable Dynex core compression straps: Secure the pack and enable alternative adjustment and lashing systems
- Internal sleeve: Hydration bladder compatible
- Modular design: Allows quick and secure attachment of the Beta Light Satellite 4L Bag for additional storage
- Active, form-fitting suspension: With SwingArm™ shoulder straps, stretch-woven hipbelt pocket, and single gear loop
- Unique CINCH closure: Opens or closes with a single pull
- Detached, ultralight SilNylon lid pocket: Sold separately
- Integrated avy tools pocket: Includes drain holes
- Tuck-away diagonal ski carry and A-frame carry: Plus stowable helmet flap
- Ice-tool PickPockets™: Along with a tuck-away rope strap and quick-deploy piolet system, compatible with piolets, technical tools, and mixed tools
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What we think
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Size + specifications
Material-
Ultra 200 (main body), Ultra 400 (abrasion panel), Dual 4-way stretch mesh (front pocket), 100d nylon 4mm Ripstop (accents)
Weight-
890g, Stripped weight (no hipbelt, stays, foam) - 521g
Volume-
Main Pack: 43L, Side Pocket: 1L each side (2L total), ** Stretch front and hip pockets are bonus volume
Capacity-
Recommended capacity 18kg -
Reviews
'Fast packers are going to fall in love with this pack as it ticks all the fast-packing boxes. Beyond that market, it’s an upgrade to traditional pack designs and one that hopefully starts an evolution to more of this type of pack. In addition to the ultralight materials, the running vest style shoulder straps are a major piece of that update, allowing access to essentials on your chest and for weight to be pulled in tight against the torso and distributed across the body through wider foam straps. With this system, the hipbelt, while still playing a role, can be kept looser. Without all the weight on the hips, movement is easier and the user is going to feel a lot more agile. For even lighter loads, try removing the hip belt altogether.'
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Weight
521 g
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