What is the Speed Zip 33?
It's a lightweight, versatile backpack that delivers exceptional performance for adventures on rock, snow, and ice. Whether tackling a big wall ascent or a technical alpine mission, it provides all the storage and durability you need with lesser weight and bulk.
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 to survive bumps and scrapes in rugged terrain, ensuring you'll have 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, helping to prevent contents inside from jabbing you in the back. Its low bulk, breathable construction is ideal for intense pursuits as it helps to 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 that little bit more comfortable. The foam still keeps to the streamlined nature of the pack, 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 features does it have?
This backpack's strippable design allows you to reduce weight dramatically if you're prioritising grams. Removable features include the 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 zipped, clamshell, top-opening design with a zipped top pocket 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
- Zippered clamshell top opening with zippered top pocket and tuck-away rope strap
- Strippable design: removable frame sheet/bivy pad and removable hipbelt with fixed webbing belt
- Redesigned Shoulder Strap harness for improved comfort and durability
- Moisture-wicking redesigned back-panel
- Raincover available separately