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Black Diamond Nitro Pack

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Item # 794189

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The Black Diamond Nitro pack is a nimble, streamlined and lightweight choice for quick trips on your favorite trail or scramble.

Innovative, patent-pending reACTIV suspension with OpenAir back panel and soft, breathable 3D mesh on the hipbelt and shoulder straps offers robust support and comfort
Zippered front panel access makes it easy to pack and unpack your gear
Hipbelt pocket, front compression stretch pocket and side stretch pockets provide plenty of accessible storage options for water bottles, snacks and other essentials
Tool loops and compression straps accommodate trekking poles or an ice axe
Internal hydration sleeve holds a reservoir (sold separately) so you can hydrate on the go
The Black Diamond Nitro pack is constructed of 210-denier ripstop nylon and 400-denier nylon twill for excellent durability and weight savings

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Black Diamond Nitro Pack Specs

Specification

M	L

Best use

Hiking	Hiking
Internal	Internal
No	No
22 liters	24 liters
1,340 cubic inches	1,465 cubic inches
2 lbs. 1 oz.	2 lbs. 2 oz.
0.94 kilograms	0.98 kilograms
No	No
17.5 - 20.5 inches	19.5 - 23.5 inches
29 - 34 inches	34 - 39 inches
Ripstop nylon/nylon twill	Ripstop nylon/nylon twill
Aluminum	Aluminum
1 peripheral hoop	1 peripheral hoop
No	No
Panel	Panel
Panel	Panel
5 + main compartment	5 + main compartment
No	No
No	No
21 x 11 x 9 inches	21 x 11 x 9 inches
Men's	Men's
2 lbs. 1 oz.	2 lbs. 2 oz.
0.94 kilogram	0.98 kilogram

Frame type

Ultralight

Gear capacity (L)

Gear capacity (cu. in.)

Weight

Weight - metric

Adjustable torso

Fits torso

Fits waist/hips

Material(s)

Frame material

Number of stays

Suspended mesh back panel

Pack loading

Pack access

Number of exterior pockets

Sleeping bag compartment

Raincover included

Dimensions

Gender

Average weight

Average weight - metric

Black Diamond Nitro Pack Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Black Diamond Nitro Pack

4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (9)
Good suspension (9)
Good padding (8)
Lightweight (8)
Easy to load (7)

Cons

Best Uses

Day hikes (8)
Light loads (6)
Travel (5)
School (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Oct

2010

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

loved it until it rained

By KSinAZ

from Tucson, Arizona

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Your own water collector

Best Uses

Day Hikes
DRY hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

I loved this pack for several months on extended day hikes in sunny AZ, then after a rainy descent, 5 - 6 hrs from Mt. Wheeler in NM realized that, not only is it NOT waterproof/resistant in the least, it acts as reverse goretex-type fabric in a way. I was carrying extra gear in the expandable back pouch,perhaps that contributed to the water collection (even tho' it was cinched tight) inside the main compartment. Everything was completely soaked,all interior spaces; plus, at least 1/2 liter of water was sloshing around inside of the pack after unloading it at end of hike! Black Diamond, PLEEEEZE give us a clue about this very bad feature and perhaps offer a lightweight waterproof cover? I now carry a couple of spare plastic bags inside for the next rain, but doubt that will prevent the water from collecting inside as it did before. So disappointed.

Aug

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Initial Thoughts

By Jerry F.

from baltimore, md

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
School
Travel

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

Well I bought this for two reasons. One is for day hikes where I will pack this thing full and the other is for the city traveling. I knew it'd be great for the trails but I wasn't certain about the city. Usually around town I am just walking around and taking the train places and I didn't want to look like a goober with a waist belt on but i am happy to tell everyone you can actually fold the waist straps across the back and bring the clips around to the front of the pack and secure them so they are out of the way. its great.

For those who will pack this full and aren't interested in using the waist straps its still no problem. I bought the large model. very low profile which is great in a city setting and still adjustable enough to pack full when doing a long day or over nighter (minimal of course) on the Appalachian trail. From the looks of it I wouldn't use it in wet weather but I haven't had a chance to try it out.

With that said I'm not against the waist belts because they're great for long hikes and staying mobile in tight or awkward situations so I look forward to trying this pack out on some free climbs and such.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

roomy bag!!!

By rl13

from sf, ca

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Large Capacity

Cons

Not enough pockets
Not water proof

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

I have been searching for a good pack for awhile. i have tried over 6 packs(in the past 2 months) and so far the black daimond notri and octane has been the most comfortable packs i have ever used. I use them for day hikes and around town. the octane is 28L and the nitro is 22L but i'm not sure if those are correct because i can stuff way more items in them can i have stuffed in my older bags of the same or larger size. i have an old camelbak that i think is aorund 26L but i can hold more stuff and still have more in the 22L nitro. at first i was hesitant on trying the nitro but man was i wrong. it's like a black hole. the side stretchy pockets are very good even for holding loose items ( the octane is better due to deeper and tighter pockets). the reactiv suspension really works. feels super comfy.

the cons of the packs are that they do not have a lot of pockets for organization. you have to do it yourself. if it had 2 or 3 extra pockets, then it would be a perfect pack for me. watr proofing would be nice also. and maybe a few molle attachments or a clip to hold trek poles(you have to use compression straps to hold poles). the 1 extra pocket on the nitro is very tiny!!!

i will be bringing the nitro with me to denali later this year. if they do add some extra pockets for next years release, i will definitely be buying another one!

over all, it can hold a TON for it's size.

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent globe trekker!

By Tommy E

from AZ

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

I bought this pack based off of a very positive review in Backpacker magazing. I needed a versatile pack that I could hump around while traveling to the middle east. I took it on a three week trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey and I couldn't have been more pleased!

It didn't matter if I was pounding the pavement in dense urban enviorments or climbing up the rocky paths of Petra, the Nitro never failed me. It's simple, top-loading design was quick and easy. The straps were very comfortable and it has an awesome waist belt. This pack stays glued to your back and keeps the weight centered and balanced. This pack is durable, and believe me I did not baby this thing. The only wear that I have seen to date is some fraying on the side stretch pockets but to be fair I did throw this bag around and these pockets took the brunt of my abuse.

As an Arizona hiker I am used to hiking in the heat so I was pleased with the back-panel ventilation, which helped immensely in the blistering Egyptian and Jordanian sun. I also was very pleased to have the internal frame.

The only thing I can really point out is that this pack, while durable and rip-resistant, is not water proof. It will handle light water but it's not going to repel heavy water.

Overall, this is a solid pack.

Sep

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

amazing daypack!

By superjeep94

from MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Not enough pockets

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads
School
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

This is by far one the best best day packs for its class. great quality, great comfort, well built, best of all, its pretty weather resistant. I use it for school, walking around town, and day hikes and most of the time with my luck it rains. this pack never gets "soaked" and for the most part, the contents stays dry. i love the stretch waterbottle pockets on both sides, easily fits a Nalgene and even a military issue canteen with cup.

the one thing,i wish it had more external pockets, just to stash small things like a knife or a light. theres really nothing wrong with this pack, its great! anyone looking for a amazing day pack, look in to the nitro!

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lightweight and Highly Adjustable

By swizz

from Winter Park, Colorado

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

Only 2lbs!!! Extremely comfortable and adjustable. I would consider this a technical daypack which suits my needs perfectly. Very well designed - from the internal frame down to the zipper pulls. Major kudos to Black Diamond on this one.

Service and delivery comments:

Shipping was extremely fast. I had originally ordered and received too small of a torso size (totally my fault). REI handled the exchange expeditiously and without any hassle. Top notch customer service!

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bottomless Pit

By RuffOnStuff

from Washinton D.C.

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Zipper Quality

Best Uses

Day Hikes
National Jamboree
School
Travel

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

I bought this pack as my daypack for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree that I am attending in a few days. When I picked up this pack I knew it would serve me well. The lightweight yet durable looking construction and the smart layout of everything was spot on. I like the extremely stretchy side pockets as they fit my 38 oz. water bottles with room to spare for my headlamp. The outside buckled pocket is perfect for maps, snacks, and a raincoat. There is a hipbelt pocket that can easily fit a camera and case or a pair of sunglasses. The hydration pocket snugly fits a 3L hydration bladder. The thing that most surprised me is all the stuff the main compartment can hold. It fit 4 XL T-shirts, 4 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of boxer briefs, an empty hydration bladder and its cleaning supplies, laundry bag, and raincoat. It just swallows the gear and is insanely comfortable while wearing it. The only thing I am worried about is that the zippers might break as they are smaller than what you normally see on daypacks. Nothing has happened yet and they feel secure but that is usually the first thing to go on all of the daypacks I've owned. Overall a great pack though.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Comfy and stable all day long

By Go Green!

from MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

I've had the pack long enough to take it one day hike but it was a great first test for this pack and it performed very well. I took it on the Lincoln-Lafayette loop in the White Mountains on a very rainy and nasty day so there was quite a bit of scrambling around.

The pack was laden with a lot of stuff for a day hike because of the poor conditions. That just helps me give credit to a wonderful hip belt and overall suspension because I barely felt the weight even after the long day. Even better was the ability to scramble around on the wet rocks. It was so stable I forgot it was there.

It's not meant to be waterproof but it held up great with the rain as well. It didn't get soaking wet and heavy like some of my friends packs.

It's far too early to speak for the durability, but I see no reason for concern at this point.

Highly recommended.

Sep

2011

4.0

I LOVE IT

By gRaviity

from Woodbridge, Virginia

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Not waterproof

Best Uses

Day Hikes

Comments about Black Diamond Nitro Pack:

this pack is great, i love everything about it, i cut the straps a little bit though and re seamed them, i hate the excessive dangle of the straps on all backpacks so i didnt count that as a con, as i myself find that a con in every bag.

however i love the pack for everything i do whether it be day hikes or just keeping it in my car for daily use. however i am considering buying a water proofing agent to apply to this pack, and thats my only concern.