Distance 15 Backpack

Always dependable

Just upgraded from my pack of the same model. Amazing upgrades from past iterations, addressing small issues I had in the past with it (emphasis on small). Looking forward to having this pack for many years of alpine adventures.

Good, but the back panel padding shifts

The BD distance 15 pack fits quite nicely and has well thought out features. I particularly like the capability to carry one collapsed pole along each side of the pack. However, I used an osprey 1. 5L water reservoir, and the dedicated reservoir pocket is slightly small when filled to capacity. In turn, the back padding has shifted, which creates bulk at the top of the pack which is perceptible at the top of my back/bottom of my neck. BD could solve this by stitching the foam padding in place behind the mesh back panel.

Put this to the Test!

I bought this pack for my 10 day run across Iceland(215 miles) I needed to hold a lot more gear then I typically run with. It did great holding all gear: food, water, puffer, emergency kit, rain gear my Black diamond rain jacket was awesome as well! I went through all different conditions from 20-30 mile an hour winds with dust, rain and sleet and my pack kept my stuff clean and dry! I would recommend this pack on any long run/trek.