The Award Winning Black Diamond Octane Pack is a panel-loading Black Diamond backpack built for those long multi-hour missions on your hiking trip. This Black Diamond pack features Black Diamonds Patent-pending ergoACTIV suspension, zippered top panel, breathable 3D mesh hipbelt and shoulder straps, trekking pole/ice axe loops, and hydration compatibility. The Octane is designed for athletic movement through varied, broken terrain which could make the most nonathletic person to feel they are in control of the terrain.
DECENT FEATURES of the Black Diamond Men's Octane Pack
ergoACTIV suspension with OpenAir backpanel
Zippered top-panel access
Soft, Breathable 3D mesh on shoulder straps and adjustable hipbelt (adjustment tool included)
Hipbelt stash pocket, Side stretch pockets and front compression stretch pocket
Trekking pole/ice axe loops, Hydration compatible
Also available as women's-specific Spark
The SPECS
210d nylon ripstop, 400d nylon twill
The SPECS for Medium
Volume: 1,700 cubic inches / 28 liter
Average Stock Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz / 1.22 kg
The SPECS for Large
Volume: 1,831 cubic inches / 30 liter
Average Stock Weight: 2 lbs 14 oz / 1.32 kg
OVERSIZE ITEM: We cannot ship this product by any expedited shipping method (3-Day, 2-Day or Next Day). Even if you pick that option, it will still go Ground Shipping. Sorry for being so mean.
I used this pack for carrying my gear from crag to crag and I love it. I have the 28l size (Medium) and can fit my rack, two pairs of rock shoes, rain jacket and helmet and still have room. This is the pack I reach for most often. Suspension system is super comfortable, so long as you don't overweight the pack. Feels very stable when worn. Cons: can be hard to fit water bottles in outside pockets when pack is tightly packed, not sure how durable the stretch material is. (had the pack for about a year no problems yet!)