Black Diamond Pursuit 15 Backpack

So far very comfortable and light. Feels more spacious than 15l would imply. Has been great for all day hikes to runs to the gym and everything in between.

Add mesh pockets to the hip belt and you’d have the best bag created in my opinion! Stays secure to your body when moving through fast and technical terrain, and when empty packs very small! Fits easily in my suitcase for a trip to Costa Rica. Feels like it can hold more than 15L!

I initially bought the women's Large instead of the men's Medium because of available colors, and they looked equivalent. At 5' 10" I was right on the upper end of that size, but it still worked great for a year of hard use. It's my primary mountain biking pack, and I also use it for Fall/Winter/Spring day hikes where I want extra layers. The straps are a really nice shape and I use the left strap pocket for my iPhone 15 pro. I have also used it with an iPhone 11 (slightly bigger), though that's a bit of a squeeze with a phone case. Neither phone has ever given any hint of coming out in even the gnarliest falls. I use the zippered right strap pocket for carrying my readers, so I can see menus when stopping at rifugios mid day in the Dolomites. The waist belt is one of the only ones I've seen that actually goes around enough to function as advertised. It wraps around my hips and distributes pressure for carrying loads. Combined, the hip belt and shoulder straps hold the pack very quietly when downhill/enduro mountain biking or trail running/scrambling. I use an Osprey hydration bladder, and it sits perfectly and doesn't move around. At first, I would tuck the hose into the small outer pocket on the right shoulder strap (outside of the zipper pocket), but eventually I sewed a magnet into the strap and the one on the bladder hose mates with it. I just recently bought the men's Large because it turns out you kind of need a larger pack for cycling, since your back is curved and your arms are stretched out.

I’m 6’4” ~250 and the L fit great , no pressure on the shoulders… I don’t use a water res but Fiji bpa free bottles and they fit nicely on the sides. Unfortunately black diamonds warranty isn’t as good as Osprey.

Perfect size for a light and fast day pack. Also can double as a running pack.

This is one of the best packs I have ever owned. You can tell that every detail was thoroughly thought out. The vest straps combined with the plush hipbelt means that this pack hugs your body like a glove. It’s super comfortable.

Compared to Distance, this backpack's material might not be as tough as Dynex, but it offers a much better carrying system, staying stable even when you're running.

It is really functional for daily hiking. It can carry what you need during one days trip. And it can fit your back so well that you even ignore the backpack.