From multi-day alpine routes to casual crag outings, the Black Diamond Epic 45 covers the diverse needs of the four-season climber. This durable, guide-style pack features our patent-pending ergoACTIV™ and SwingArm™ shoulder straps for unparalleled freedom of movement over varied climbing terrain. The Epic 45's ice tool PickPockets™, welded crampon patch and tuck-away rope strap secure your gear on the approach, and we included a removable padded hipbelt and fixed webbing belt for easy strip-downs.

• Patent-pending ergoACTIV suspension with SwingArm shoulder straps and fixed torso length
• Thermoformed, vented backpanel
• Top-loading with fixed top pocket and tuck-away rope strap
• Ice tool PickPockets, 3-point haul system and welded crampon patch with removable strap
• Removable padded hipbelt and fixed 25 mm webbing belt
• Hydration compatible

Volume : [S] 43 L (2,624 cu in); [M] 45 L (2,746 cu in); [L] 47 L (2,868 cu in)

Average Stock Weight : [S] 1,670 g (3 lb 11 oz); [M] 1,690 g (3 lb 11 oz; [L] 1,720 g (3 lb 12 oz)

Average Stripped Weight : [S] 1560 g (3 lb 7 oz); [M] 1,570 g (3 lb 7 oz); [L] 1580 g (3 lb 7 oz)

Materials : 420d Velocity with 420d welded abrasion