What is the Speed 22?
It's a lightweight, functional, durable backpack designed for rock, snow, and ice missions. The BD athlete team has tried and tested the Speed backpack in real alpine settings, providing extra reassurance that this pack is the bee's knees in terms of climbing performance.
What is it made of?
The main body fabric is made with BD 'X-rip', which comprises 210D nylon and has a UTS™ coating for additional reinforcement to enhance durability and weather resistance. This material is incredibly strong and hardwearing, ensuring it will survive bumps and scrapes in rugged terrain so that you can use this backpack for years to come.
A welded front abrasion patch also increases longevity in high-wear areas by improving protection against rock, ice axes and crampon spikes.
What backsystem does it use?
Speed backpacks are built with an updated moisture-wicking backpanel to increase comfort for long ascents and prevent the contents inside from jabbing you in the back. Their low-bulk, breathable construction is ideal for intense pursuits, as it helps prevent sweat from building up and keeps the weight down to a minimum.
Redesigned shoulder straps are made with dual-density foam for improved load distribution, making the approach a little bit more comfortable. The foam still maintains the pack's streamlined nature, again helping to reduce weight and bulk without compromising performance.
The hipbelt features a fixed webbing belt and helps secure the pack, reducing bounce as you move. It also lightly pulls the load down into your hips to help reduce the risk of pain or injury.
What are its features?
This backpack's strippable design allows you to reduce weight dramatically if you're prioritising grams. Removable features include the top lid, framesheet/bivvy pad, hipbelt and webbing belt.
A custom, metal dogbone ice-tool attachment enhances the security of the micro ice tool PickPockets™, and removable, snag-free crampon straps allow you to attach and organise your gear neatly whilst keeping them easily accessible.
The top-loading design with a removable lid, drawcord skirt closure, and tuck-away rope strap makes for easy packing, unpacking, and organisation. It also keeps your ropes and gear clean and tidy when not in use.
Features:
- New BD “X-rip” 210d Nylon body fabric with UTS™ coating
- Welded front abrasion patch for improved protection against rock, ice and crampon spikes
- New custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment with micro ice-tool PickPockets™ and removable 20 mm crampon straps
- Top-loading, with removable lid, drawcord skirt closure and tuck-away rope strap
- Strippable design with removable frame sheet/bivvy pad and removable hipbelt with fixed webbing belt
- Redesigned shoulder strap harness for improved comfort and durability
- Moisture-wicking redesigned backpanel
- Raincover available separately