Black Diamond Revelation Backpack - 2136-2746cu in
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Item # BLD0667
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Description of Black Diamond Revelation Backpack - 2136-2746cu in: |
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The sky will split open, bathing you in brilliant light, and you'll go “ARG!” and pull your sunglasses out of your Black Diamond Revelation Backpack. The Revelation gives you plenty of space for your backcountry gear, and even keeps your shovel and probe stowed separately in their own quick access pockets, revelatory, isn't it? The Revelation's modified panel-loader design lets you jam all your stuff in and still have quick access when you need it. It's hydration compatible and super durable for your long, hard days away from civilization. Whether you're an alpine climber, backcountry skier, a fastpacker, or for that matter all three, the Revelation will open your eyes. Or, you know, just hold all your stuff.
Bottom Line: That's not the angelic choir, that's your friends yelling at you to move your butt.
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| Search and Rescue Pack 01-10-08 |
coleslaw9 (10):  |
| Overall, I am impressed with this pack. The major things that disappoint me are the shoulder straps. There is very little, if any, padding on them. Granted you are supposed to wear this for a winter pack, and when wearing it with a decent winter coat, padded straps aren't really vital, but due to me being on a K-9 Search & Rescue team, I would like to utilize this pack in the warmer seasons also and this particular bag will probably not convert well (which is odd because it is made in Utah and everyone "converts" here...a small joke for the locals of Utah...sorry).
As I previously mentioned, the pack overall is great. I have 2 shovels by BD (the Deploy 7 & and Transfer 7) and both fit well. The hydration slits could be a little larger, but a quick pocket knife can fix this (possibly BD's intention?). I thoroughly enjoy being able to carry my gear on the outside while the vibrant red/orange stands out to others while I am in the backcountry, and, God/Baby Jesus forbid, buried in an avalanche.
The overall purpose of this pack is definitely ski/snowshoe related. You may be able to "jerry" rig it to suit a board, however, I would sooner buy a pack for boarding due to the sheer ease of it.
The Y suspension is comfortable and the pack's material is very strong/tough. If carrying a sleeping bag and pad, I would place them outside on the helmet holder or buy a few extra straps and cinch them down.
I think a 55L model is needed, but the 45L keeps things in perspective and keeps the "overstock" from occuring.
I will go with a 4 star rating due to all the pros and cons combined, but don't let this persuade you to buy a different pack. If you purchase this bad-ass pack, you will be happy. |
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| Black Diamond Revelation review (beat on this pack for 4 yrs) 08-27-08 |
doug100074829 (1):  |
| Bought the 45L pack over 4 years ago. Use it for most daily excursions into the mountains in CO and UT. Mostly for Backcountry Skiing and climbing. I break almost everything I touch, and this pack has held up very well. Only area of visual wear is on the inside where the wire frame is taught against the fabric (on the sides of the bladder pocket.) Wear is probably due to jamming my climbing rack in their a thousand times.
Best advantage backcountry skiing: While the pack is on, undue the chest strap and pull the pack around so it is in front of you. It will lie there perpendicular to you like a little table. Best used for: taking off a layer and jamming it in the pack, oppisite when pulling your shell out when the wind picks up, quick water/snack break without taking your pack off, Also for reading a map, etc.
Best advantage climbing: The pack will sit relatively upright and the wrap around zipper allows easy placement of the rack into and out of the bag (compared to a stuff sack style where you can't see anything inside the abyss. (same for skiing)
Otherwise it is relatively high riding and narrow for climbing. Good set up but not the ideal climbing pack.
Best for climbing or skiing? Skiing or winter climbing
Other advantages:
Rides high and close so you can ski and climb with out the weight shifting issue.
Disadvantages:
-The climbing axes don't stand straight up as in the picture when the pack is full due to the hold downs being of bungy cord. I guess you could change it out with 3mm cord or something.
-The upper pocket is big. I would like to add a zipper on the outside so you can get in from the outside without opening the pack and letting the snow get in. (not a big deal)
-If you are carrying a heavy rack and gear for a long time, you will definatly feel the load on your shoulders.
Camping?
If you are a minamalist and don't mind stuff hanging on the outside via your own ingenuity, then go for it.
Would be a great pack to pull a sled. It has the hooks for it behind the hip pockets.
I looked at a thousand bags before I bought this one. It has worked very well for me but doesn't have everything I want, like everything else, but otherwise a great bag. If they redesign the top pocket to be a little more user friendly like the dakine bags, and add the snowboard cross carry like on the Dakine heli pro2 so you can use it as a seat in the snow, that would make it perfect bag in my world. (Remember I have owned this bag for 5 years and new stuff is probably on the market)
Practical breakdown of what fits in the 45L:
Climbing:
Main compartment:
Inside side pockets deep in there: med kit (approx: 3x6, and headlamp on other side)
Harness
Shoes
Full rack with at least doubles of all gear up to #4 camalot
15 long trad draws
Big Nalgene
All of this is a tight fit
Top pouch:
Keys, powerbars, junk
Little Mesh pouch (on opening from the back)
Windproof Lighter
Power Jelly beans
Shovel Pouch :
Suntan Lotion
Gloves
Jacket
(depending on what is in the main compartment this can be pretty small or pretty large(ie: listed amount up to a couple nalgenes)
Outside lashings:
Rope
Helmet
Ice axes
Jacket, etc.
Hip pockets:
Shot blocks or jelly beans (Pretty tiny. You can't fit a camera in there!)
Skiing:
Main compartment:
Inside side pockets deep in there: med kit (approx: 3x6, and headlamp on other side)
Very bottom sometimes 8mm 30m rope
Super poof down jacket (Mountain Hardware baffled Subzero, hood and all)
Small tall thermos
Extra layer
Nalgene and Platapus Bladder
Old Ordovox snow pit saw
Helmet and goggles
Sometimes a stove
Sometimes food
Sometimes skins if I'm lazy.
Shell
Top pouch:
Keys, powerbars, other food, junk
Little Mesh pouch (on opening from the back)
Windproof Lighter
Power Jelly beans
Shovel Pouch :
Voile flat handle extendable shovel (the old yellow ones) ( the full handle one does not fit)
The flat handle fits in one of the long slots
G3 12 food probe (the other slot slot)
30 foot plastic 1/8 inch cornice cutter jammed into the bottom
Skins (If lazy I throw them in the main compartment)
Outside lashings:
Sometimes shell
Skis for hiking (depending on binding placement, you may want to use a starp to tie the tips. ( you can rig it to have the skis on an angle with a little practice. Not like a dakine though)
Crampons lashed to top
Sometimes 8mm 30 m rope
Hip pockets:
Shot blocks or jelly beans
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| only for use with skis 06-06-05 |
| saxon (1): |
| I bought this pack to use as a general camping pack rather than for what is recommended, and found that it is so specialized that it cannot easily change roles. The hydration compatibility is highly overrated, period. The pack's interior (and exterior, for that matter) is centered around storing lots of long thin items rather than anything bulky. Padding and load control are excellent. My one big concern for snow enthusiasts is that the flap over the zipper on the main compartment does not want to cover it well until you're severely over packed, so there may be a problem with wetness. The three small pockets (2 on the belt and one in the center of back) are almost too small for anything - certainly too small for the things you really want to keep there. The external straps can really only be used for the things shown in picture...good luck making them work for anything else. For snow it's a 5; for summer it's a 2. |
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| Material: |
420d silnylon |
| Volume: |
[35L] 2136cu in; [45L] 2746cu in |
| Suspension: |
Padded, same size on both sizes |
| Back Panel: |
Padded, molded, breathable |
| Hydration Compatible: |
Yes |
| Torso Adjustment: |
No |
| Detachable Pack: |
No |
| Sleeping Bag Compartment: |
No |
| Rain Cover: |
No |
| Access Types: |
Back panel, top |
| Gear Loops: |
Yes |
| External Pockets: |
N/A |
| Snowboard Carry: |
No |
| Ski Carry: |
Yes |
| Recommended Use: |
Backcountry ski touring, alpine climbing |
| Weight: |
[35L] 3lb 1oz; [45L] 3lb 5oz |
| Warranty: |
1 year |
| Country of Origin: |
Philippines |
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