Montane Womens Pursuit 30 Rucksack

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This is an interesting rucksack; Black Diamond has taken inspiration from their very popular running versts and incorporated their designs into their Pursuit range of rucksacks.

Black Diamond says: 

Bagging more than one summit in a day? The Women’s Pursuit 30 Pack will keep you moving light and fast, peak after peak. With a harness design inspired by our Distance series, our Pursuit Daypacks are built with a custom “BD Continuous Fit Harness” with a seamless “wing” body construction that contours to the body for maximum comfort on the move. A women’s specific fit in the shoulders, chest, and hips ensures all-day comfort. The quick pull compression system adjusts depending on your load. With quick access side pockets and easy access trekking pole storage, snacking and stashing is easy on the move. Our Pursuit Daypacks are made from 100% recycled body fabrics with a breathable back panel. The pack includes an external hydration storage pocket.

Our Verdict

The first thing you will notice about this rucksack is its running vest-style harness; these large shoulder straps and dual sternum straps really help to spread the weight of the pack across your whole upper body, and the large hip belt helps transition the weight of the pack on to your hips.

The running vest harness has the pockets you would expect to find on the vest, so you have places to store energy gels, keys and two soft water bottles. The straps and hip belt padding are made from a breathable mesh, which helps keep you cool when you are working hard on hot days.

There are two traditional water bottle pockets, right where you would expect them, but two extra pockets that wrap around the hip belt, good for storing gloves, a hat or a buff, things you need to access quickly.

This is a really well-fitting pack; for context, I’m six foot and have a 32 waist, and I used the medium-size pack, which fit me perfectly. It has a very streamlined look and feels tight, hugging but in no way constricting the upper body. The bag has a “Quick Pull Compression System”, a nice feature; a cord that runs throughout the backpack and can be cinched down to compress the entire bag.

This fast-packing bag will also appeal to some trail runners who need to take more kit, potentially for an overnight trip.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 100% recycled body fabrics
• Women’s specific design for streamlined fit in shoulders, chest, and hips
• Custom BD Continuous Fit Harness for seamless comfort on the move
• Breathable back panel for all-day moisture management
• Trekking pole storage
• Quick Pull Compression System adjusts volume in one simple step
• One zip and three stretch shoulder pockets
• Water resistant main zipper
• One zip interior pocket with key clip
• Large stretch-woven front pocket
• Quick access side pockets
• Dedicated hydration pouch with reservoir clip (reservoir not included)

Specifications

Small

• Weight: 627g
• Capacity: 30 Litres
• Torso length: 36-41cm / 14-16in
• Waist circumference: 61-107cm / 24-42in

Medium

• Weight: 675g
• Capacity: 30 Litres
• Torso length: 41-46cm / 16-18in
• Waist circumference: 66-114cm / 26-45in

Large

• Weight: 730g
• Capacity: 30 Litres
• Torso length: 46-51cm / 18-20in
• Waist circumference: 71-122cm / 28-48in

Material & Construction

• Polyester
• 100% recycled body fabrics

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear