Black Diamond Speed 22 Backpack - Graphite

The Black Diamond Speed 22 is a lightweight, strippable alpine backpack designed for fast and light ascents. With a 22-liter volume, it offers the perfect balance of carrying capacity and minimal weight for day-long alpine climbs, rock routes, and mountaineering objectives. The pack features a removable frame sheet that doubles as a bivy pad, a fixed webbing hipbelt that can be removed, and a top lid that can be left behind to save weight. The IceLink system allows secure attachment of ice tools, while the tuck-away rope strap keeps your rope organized. The thermoformed back panel provides comfort and breathability, and the contoured shoulder straps ensure a stable fit. Side compression straps help stabilize the load, and dual haul loops add versatility for technical terrain. Hydration compatible with an internal sleeve and port.

Advantages

Ultra-lightweight and fully strippable design allows you to shed unnecessary weight for the most demanding alpine missions. The removable foam frame sheet serves as a bivy pad, saving space and weight. The IceLink system provides secure ice tool attachment without adding bulk. The tuck-away rope strap keeps your rope tidy and accessible. Durable 210d Ripstop and 420d abrasion-resistant nylon construction withstands rough granite and sharp tools.

Suitable for

• Alpine climbing
• Rock climbing
• Mountaineering
• Fast and light day trips

Key specifications

• Volume: 22 Liters
• Weight: 0.57 kg (1 lb 4 oz)
• Material: 210d Ripstop Nylon, 420d Abrasion-Resistant Nylon
• Closure Type: Top-loading with drawcord skirt
• Ice Tool Attachment: IceLink system (Micro ice-tool pickets)
• Rope Carry: Tuck-away rope strap
• Hydration Compatibility: Yes (Internal sleeve and port)
• Hip Belt: Fixed webbing hipbelt (removable)
• Frame Type: Removable frame sheet (foam bivy pad)
• Back Panel: Thermoformed back panel
• Shoulder Straps: Contoured shoulder straps
• Compression Straps: Side compression straps
• Haul Loops: Dual haul loops
• Strippable Design: Yes (removable hip belt, frame sheet, top lid/foam bivy pad)
• Gender: Unisex

Recommendations

For alpine climbers seeking a minimalist pack that can handle technical terrain and long approaches, the Speed 22 is an excellent choice. Its strippable design and durable materials make it a reliable partner for fast ascents.