Bagging more than one summit in a day? The Pursuit 30 Pack will keep you moving light and fast, peak after peak.
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Our Pursuit Collection has you covered from bottom to top, base to summit. Featuring apparel that’s built for freedom of movement, packs designed to carry everything you need for a day of peak-bagging, and comfortable, ergonomic-focused trekking poles. This collection is all about moving through the mountains until you reach the top.
Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
Overall rating: 4.3461537 / 5 from 26 reviews.
The Pursuit 30 Backpack is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring a custom harness and seamless body construction. Customers appreciate its quick access pockets and hydration storage. Made from recycled materials, it offers a breathable back panel for added comfort.
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"Overall, I’m quite happy with this backpack. It hugs the body closely, so running on trails feels almost like wearing a trail-running vest. The downside, perhaps because of that snug design, is that it can be difficult to pack and access your gear. If something is at the bottom, you pretty much have to take everything else out to reach it. Before each trip, I have to think carefully about how to organize everything and what order to pack it in. I also find the side pocket difficult to access. Every time I want to put my water bottle back, I have to take the backpack off."
"Just the right size to hold all my camera gear plus the extra items needed for a hike. Love it!!"
"Prefect for mountainering or alpinism"
"Light backpack and very breathable! I'm very pleased with my purchase"
"Wow, worst BD purchase ever, folds 90 degrees above lumbar region when packed and is essentially worthless. The only thing worse was the subsequent poor customer service who have wasted an inordinate amount of my time. Stay away from this brand. What a joke"
"Great backpack for day hikes. Wish some of the materials used were more focused on durability than saving weight"
"Nice light pack with good storage options. Lacks some climate versatility. Best suited for cold weather climates or looks nice enough to use as a casual tourist pack. Not well suited for sweat in warmer climates. First short hike with this in warm, humid climate left a good portion of the vented back panels soaked in sweat. This left me missing my similarly-sized trampoline style frame pack that while heavier, has far superior support and ideal ventilation for the back panel for similar price."
"This holds the items that work well for a casual hike and a more complex hike - super excited to get more miles on it to confirm how rugged it is"
"So handy! You don't even realize it's on."
"I am 54 years old. I have lead countless big game hunts, both on horseback and foot. I have spent my whole life in the most rugged and isolated environments. I am a Flight Surgeon with the US Special Forces, responsible for the most precious blood. If you want peace of mind, knowing your family is using the proper equipment, enabling them to do dangerous things safely, you want Black Diamond. I’m too old, experienced, and impatient to deal with much else. Major Biesinger US Army."
| Size | Torso Length | Waist Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| S | 15.5 - 17.5 in 39 - 44 cm | 27 - 45 in 69 - 114 cm |
| M | 17.5 - 19.5 in 44 - 50 cm | 29 - 48 in 74 - 122 cm |
| L | 19.5 - 21.5 in 50 - 55 cm | 31 - 51 in 79 - 130 cm |
The Continuous Fit Harness incorporates fit and access inspired by our Distance packs, with a seamless suspension that wraps from the backpanel into the shoulder straps and across the hipbelt to eliminate pressure points and provide a contoured fit.
Our Distance and Pursuit series packs are purpose-built and fine-tuned for mountain running and technical day hiking, with feature sets that provide quick access and intelligent storage for essential gear.
Measure between the iliac crest (the top of your hip bones) and the C7 vertebra (feel for the protruding bone at the base of your neck while looking down.)
Measure around your hips at the iliac crest (the top of your hip bones), not at your waist.
