Black Diamond  Distance 22 Pack - Men's

I had eagerly looked forward to using this vest, on paper it hit all the boxes. Sadly the durability of my vest was subpar, having one of the straps that hold the soft flasks in place fraying after 2 uses within less than a week. The pockets aren't deep enough to hold much on the front or sides and the material is not very stretchy compared to an Advanced Skin for example. I really hope they use a mesh that stretches more with deeper pockets and stronger elastics in the next version because they are close to a perfect vest for long days out. The fit and comfort was excellent, no chaffing or bouncing. The vest isn't to hot and venting of sweat is decent. I've submitted a warranty claim so we shall see if they stand behind their product

I'm enjoying my long runs in the hills with this pack, poles and 10 essentials fit well. Pack stays tight, pockets are good, space is useful. Easy on and off. I wear a waist belt or pack with it no problem. Light jacket will fit right over the pack no issues. No complaints and hope it holds up.

Just completed my first r2r2r supported by the distance 22 Backpack. It was a long day of 22 hours and 47 miles. The wide shoulder straps spread the weight and caused no shoulder or neck rubbing after extended time. The pole holders were convenient and the small and large storage area in the back were perfect for things needed quickly vs things not needed as often. The only reason I didn’t give the pack a 5 was because the cinch line closing the top access to the bag was not easy to open. After 22 hours, I wanted to be able to super easily and quickly access and that’s not the case. Maybe they can work on that access point…then: 5 stars!

This bag is perfect for fast and light mountaineering and bigger alpine days. It's comfortable and has a good pocket layout. There's enough room for glacier travel gear (a light 30m rope, ice axe, crampons, helmet, crevice rescue stuff), layers, and food, but also compresses down well if you don't need to carry as much. It's not very comfortable carrying a 60m rope but it gets the job done.

Only have one trip with this pack so far but it was ten hours linking 14ers. I’ve always been a believer in carrying the weight on your hips but this pack keeps your gear up and out of the way flawlessly for full range of motion. You can pack the kitchen sink in the straps alone and the z-pole storage is a key feature I never new I needed but now makes several more f my other packs lack luster. The only reason i didn’t give it five stars is I feel that the straps may not be extremely durable. But I could be proven wrong over time.

I love the pac and was able pare down my gear enough for a 4 day summer backpacking trip with food etc. through the Sierras (beyond ultralight). My one gripe is that I bought it for fast packing (I know it's not designed for this application) but it bounces far too much when running with a load. I had intended to fast pack that trip, but could only hike because the bouncing made running impossible for me. I like the capacity, closure, comfort I'm 5'9" and 160 and I believe I bought the Medium. This will become my daypack for fishing. The hiking pole sleeves are great for carrying Tenkara rods... I'm still in the market for a 20-30 liter fast packing/running pack.

I have the Distance 15 pack and love it but I needed just a little more volume to use for fast packing. The Distance 22 was the perfect size for getting my full overnight kit into the pack. Super comfortable to hike and trail run with was just what I needed for my fastpacking adventures

This is the second Distance 22 I've owned. First one lasted me ~2. 5 years of daily running commutes and have used it for runs as long as 13 miles. Because I run commute for the majority of my training, I've also had it on for threshold workouts and it fits great, very little bounce (or as little as could be expected). Have also managed to carry breakfast, lunch, full change of work clothes, bike helmet, phone/wallet/keys, and in the winter a down jacket added in there (front stretch pouch is great for this). Fits an iPhone 17 just fine in strap sleeve. Highly recommend!

The large is ridiculously small. I've used the Distance 15 since it debuted and love it. I wanted this for all the new pockets, especially the big one on the back. I measured my chest in the proper place and it's 41". I am 6' 2" and 225lbs. This is just super tight. I can get it on if I loose both straps to the maximum and wear a T shirt. No way will it fit over any more/bigger layers. It feels like I'm trying to fit a medium bag over my chest. There's no way this will fit up to a size 44". Really bummed out, I'm going to have to send this back. The sizing is all wrong

Lightweight and comfortable: The pack sits close to the body and barely bounces, even during longer runs. The breathable back panel keeps things from getting too sweaty. Just the right size: 22 liters is enough for a change of clothes, a water bottle, snacks, and a small laptop or tablet. It's not bulky, but it holds more than it looks like it can. Durable build: The fabric has held up well against daily wear, and the zippers feel solid. Thoughtful details: The hydration bladder sleeve, sternum strap, and reflective accents are all appreciated touches.