The Black Diamond Beta Light Series Packs

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  • The Beta Light series is our answer to the ultralight backpacking revolution. Inspired by our athletes and utilizing a running-vest style suspension harness system from our distance running series packs, the Beta Light pack is simply built for moving fast on overnight adventures in the backcountry. Whether you’re spending months on the PCT or making the most of a two-week trip, the Beta Light carries all the essentials in a weatherproof, sleek design that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
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  • @tkbattaglia
    @tkbattaglia หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Looks cool, but how much weight can we carry confortably in it?

    • @RebelRDX
      @RebelRDX หลายเดือนก่อน

      18kg

    • @tkbattaglia
      @tkbattaglia หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RebelRDX 45l model I guess?

    • @RebelRDX
      @RebelRDX หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@tkbattaglia ah yes, I should've said. The 45 is rated to 18kg - not sure if the 30 is less or not. Not sure if 18kg is ever that comfy either but at least it can handle it - even if I don't want to 😁

    • @BlackDiamondEquipmentLtd
      @BlackDiamondEquipmentLtd  หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Both packs have a recommended capacity of 40 lbs (18kg!)

    • @andrewhunter6536
      @andrewhunter6536 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have had that much in my bd blitz 20 and it is definitely not as bad as one might think

  • @woahitstheillusion9749
    @woahitstheillusion9749 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    For a $500 backpack i expected more pictures and in depth explanations on your website. I had to download a picture and zoom way into the shoulder straps to see what they looked like. Good thing you had a huge macro shot of the challenge sailcloth tag, though.

    • @DevinSchiro
      @DevinSchiro 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I second this comment. I went to the website to analyze the pack based on some clear product photos but was underwhelmed by how little was available. Premium product? Sure. But then market it with premium effort. It's not too late Black Diamond. You can go back and add some stuff! :)

    • @SigfridSWE
      @SigfridSWE 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Don't by this bag. Go to the companys thats done this for years that they are copying. Brands as; LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs, Durston and so many more. Nothing of this is new, regardless of what BD says. On the wesites from the brands mentioned obove you can get all the data you need about the fabric and weights and more

    • @DevinSchiro
      @DevinSchiro 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@SigfridSWE I've been a Durston/Pa'Lante fanboy for years now. You speak the truth friend. FWIW I don't think Black Diamond put out a bad item here. I think they were lazy in their advertisement, don't fully understand or appreciate how meticulous thru-hikers and ultralight folk are for specs, and are trying to go the HyperLite route (e.g. charging well above other pack maker prices because they know they have a "house hold name" and that a certain number of people will buy it just for brand recognition.)

    • @truthtothepeople2543
      @truthtothepeople2543 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I got a fjallraven 75L for around 400€... great backpack! I am an beginner btw, and not pr4cticed😅

  • @alexmills8313
    @alexmills8313 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This is a roughly 5 year old design, done with pretty much 3 year old fabric, that's been made very similar by a handful of smaller companies. Finally catching up with the times...

    • @woahitstheillusion9749
      @woahitstheillusion9749 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't think challenge has been making ultra fabric for 5 years but I get the sentiment

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@woahitstheillusion9749 None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @christophergillespie9278
    @christophergillespie9278 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice Job Derek!!!

  • @JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
    @JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks intriguing! Nice work.

  • @AesthYT
    @AesthYT หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Price is too steep. A few things I like vs Durston pack: back ventilation, 400D reinforced bottom. I particularly don't like the single top strap (Durston has double top strap), since it's unstable to hold things like bear canister.

    • @tylernblaney
      @tylernblaney 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Agreed. Most pack manufactures that are paying attention to what us UL consumers want (like Dan Durston) know that we expect a few important specs. 1. roll top 2. Y strap on top 3. reverse pull hip belts 3. load lifters 4. weather proof hip pockets big enough to carry the largest cell phones. To add to this, this I think this pack will be a total bust as BD has priced it out of the market. Sure, some will buy out of curiosity to review on their YT channels but the masses will take a pass as there are other, better less expensive options.

    • @Andy-Mesa
      @Andy-Mesa 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      AFAIK the Kakwa has a 400D bottom, or at least where the frame stay hits the bottom does. It's also worth mentioning that the Kakwa uses a U-frame whereas this uses the typical stays design that will barrel when loaded up.

  • @fly-swissalps533
    @fly-swissalps533 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks great! Almost as my GoLite!

  • @tylernblaney
    @tylernblaney หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Almost perfect. Would have like to see reverse pull hip belts on this pack. Not sure why pack manufacturers keep building packs without them. Also, it appears it won't fit those of us that have a 21"+ torso size?

    • @DevinSchiro
      @DevinSchiro 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Reverse hip belt is king. I constantly wonder why anyone makes them any other way.

    • @Andy-Mesa
      @Andy-Mesa 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Just get a Kakwa for half the price.

    • @chrishoppe2714
      @chrishoppe2714 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The larger size should fit a torso of 21"-22"

  • @TPAfirestorm
    @TPAfirestorm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great. Would love to pick one up

  • @cake6613
    @cake6613 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks great!👍

  • @gearcampradio
    @gearcampradio 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the front harness, with buckled poles.
    paired with that pack...

  • @durstongear
    @durstongear 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Nice

  • @madisonlara6471
    @madisonlara6471 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just wish they made a taller pack for longer torsos. It looks like the 45 liter is just barely long enough for Joe Grant to make use of the load lifter straps/hip belt. The 30 liter on him may as well not have a hip belt.

    • @andrewhunter6536
      @andrewhunter6536 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I had to buy the 60+10 version of my main big pack because the 50+10 was too short. I also discovered later that the waist belt doesn’t go small enough when I only have a t shirt on (I do have strange proportions). Waist belt set to the min and back length set to the max

    • @tylernblaney
      @tylernblaney 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I said the same thing. That fact that its max is 21.5" torso is short sided on their part. Thank God for builders like Peter at ULA Equipment for catering to us taller folks.

  • @jacknovak8690
    @jacknovak8690 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it!🎉

  • @0808anwar
    @0808anwar 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice to see Joe Grant here 👍 ..

  • @themeatpopsicle
    @themeatpopsicle หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you put a regular slim bottle (like the ubiquitous SmartWater 1L) in that left shoulder strap pocket?

  • @stijndeklerk
    @stijndeklerk 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I appreciate that some expensive fabric have been used. But the price point on these can not be justified by that. I can have a custom made to measure Dyneema pack with very similar features for that kind of money. (which I do)

  • @SerangBackpacker
    @SerangBackpacker 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting backpack ❤

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it

  • @jakeva9802
    @jakeva9802 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very interested.

  • @andrewhunter6536
    @andrewhunter6536 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do these compare to your blitz packs? My blitz 20 gets very sweaty but handles weight way better than it should. I haven’t broken it yet but the material doesn’t feel like it will last much rough treatment. I think I have the old model with the blue webbing. Are there any internal compartments?

  • @BM-cj7hr
    @BM-cj7hr หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What is the weight on these packs?? All the blah blah but nothing is mention about the weight.
    Price is steep and comparable to HL and others. Durston Kakwa 55 is hard to beat

    • @Mixima101
      @Mixima101 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, I just compared this with hyperlight and it's $100 more for something around the same weight but 10 fewer litres. It also doesn't have the brand name that Hyperlight has.

  • @Andy-Mesa
    @Andy-Mesa 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    "Hey, can you make it look like we didn't just copy this guy's pack and charge double the price?"

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @buckmanriver
    @buckmanriver 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks cool but how much does each pack actually weigh in grams?

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Having the mass of the pack in direct contact with a person's back, coupled with the fact that there is a large unbreathable pad insert in this area, leads me to believe that in hotter temperatures, your back is going to be absolutely drenched in sweat. You need an air gap between the pack and a person's back for air flow.

    • @nothanks3146
      @nothanks3146 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Most ultralight packs do not have a mesh suspension system

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nothanks3146 Hence why literally ALL ultralight packs are for pussies who only hike short distances in perfect weather on well-known and well-marked hiking paths... None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Hyperlite, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @geotecnics
    @geotecnics หลายเดือนก่อน

    so cool

  • @m4vify
    @m4vify หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can we carry skis on this backpack?

  • @skizzarz
    @skizzarz 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice, you call the little one the weekender and the bigger one the full-timer

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Hyperlite, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @Muffin1280
    @Muffin1280 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd guessed the advantage in a pretty standard pack like that from BD would be the more affordable price. I guessed wrong.

  • @limejuicy9459
    @limejuicy9459 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When can I buy in korea ?

  • @greengraycolor
    @greengraycolor หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please make fully waterproof roll top chest pack for camera, ~7 liter

  • @blackibex
    @blackibex 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The price is unacceptable.

  • @dmac4097
    @dmac4097 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very nice but the price is ridiculous

  • @nothanks3146
    @nothanks3146 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hard to find in search engines you have to run the words together and then a discontinued tent keeps coming up . If you put these packs in rei I will buy one . If I can only order it off the web I’ll stick with the more popular cottage company ones that have a proven track record

  • @florinschuerch
    @florinschuerch 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks pretty similar to the Sealson unus 32, which could be a cheaper alternative

  • @tiger_powers
    @tiger_powers 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pack looks nice, certainly nothing new tho & at this price you get a nice "cottage/small" company custom bag *locally made, depending on where you at

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @TheCarmacon
    @TheCarmacon 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Side pockets not deep enough!

  • @OblivionIce
    @OblivionIce 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You can tell who was and wasn't the brains of the op. Words aren't that hard. Just looks like every other thru hike BP. Wish the shoulder and hip straps were more focused on. With any significant weight, I bet this thing hurts.

  • @OccupiedMuffins
    @OccupiedMuffins 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    absolutely INSANE pricing for next to no information. Whats with these companies just not providing information for outrageous pricing. Are we supposed to just say whatever and buy it?

  • @PrybarCommando
    @PrybarCommando 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ‘Moves with you’ doesn’t have a floating hip belt…. Ok

  • @cemkoker4973
    @cemkoker4973 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hyperlite is laughing so hard 😂

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Hyperlite, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @sas.
    @sas. หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the weight of both versions?

    • @BlackDiamondEquipmentLtd
      @BlackDiamondEquipmentLtd  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      With all the removable features left on the pack, 695g for the 30L and 890g for the 45L is correct! However, the weight also reduces as you take off the extras-we just wanted to make sure you’ve got options. Take out the removable metal stays, the hip belt, optional webbing, and the extra padding on the 45L and it’s down to 521g (1.15lbs.) If you go for the 30L you can get it down to 452g (1 lb.)

    • @woahitstheillusion9749
      @woahitstheillusion9749 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@BlackDiamondEquipmentLtdif you want to sell these packs to its intended audience you need to make a more in depth overview video that shows every nook and cranny.

  • @SigfridSWE
    @SigfridSWE 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "It comes from..." sorry not you. It comes from you copying packs and things from the UL community and garage companys and thrue hikers like LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Design and Durston and sooo many more small companys - some of them handmade. Ive used a pack like this for 7 years (Dyneema) and they have excisted for mutch longer then that. When it comes to the Ultra fabric its been used for about 4 years (LightAF one of the first that started using it). Have a Nashville pack in Ultra 100. Always fun as an early adapter to see when the bigger companys starts to copy and take things from the pioneers

  • @gavinmiller690
    @gavinmiller690 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not my boat. I prefer stronger packs that you can trrust. For that money you can get a very capable conventional pack.

  • @user-or3tk9ej5o
    @user-or3tk9ej5o 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hahaha black diamond finally sees the light. Definitely not original but yeah duh

  • @GLEN1061
    @GLEN1061 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Made in China with a US price?

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Like most things - Yes... Those machines you saw were only for making prototypes and manufacturer samples for the Chinese crew...

  • @tallky
    @tallky 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you're paying 500 for this pack instead of paying less than 300 bucks for a better pack that's been made by a cottage brand with years of experience then you are a fool.

    • @Funkteon
      @Funkteon 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      None of these packs from LightAF, Zpacks, Nashville packs, Pa'lante packs, Superior Wilderness Designs or Durston etc. are really meant for serious hikers. They're meant for people who only walk through well-marked and well-known hiking trails that have a shop to fill up on your food and water every 20-30 miles (at most). I've come across quote a lot of guys who use these kinds of packs, and when I've asked if they'd be interested in joining me on a hike across places like the Caucasus Mountains or the Arctic Circle, or even a small 60-mile hike from the border of Saudi Arabia to Wadi Rum Village, they go "Nah, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with hiking so far away from civilisation". Only ever found ONE guy who joined me on a 150-mile hike across the Dasht-e Lut Desert in Iran 7 years ago, and he was an Aussie like me. North Americans and most Europeans are pussies when it comes to hiking. As soon as they figure out they're more than 80 miles from the next water supply and that they'd have to carry 12L of water, they go "NUH UH, NO WAY".

  • @tripdox
    @tripdox หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    So you guys made a thruhiking backpack. People have been making these in their garage for 10 over years now. You definitely didn’t reinvent the wheel here.

    • @baddingo4243
      @baddingo4243 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I’m no BD acolyte, and I def didn’t pick up that vibe at all. Pretty sure dude literally said they, as in BD, were taking inspo from the thruhiking movement.

    • @Eric_Luke
      @Eric_Luke หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      They said it’s their “answer to the fast pack movement”. They didn’t say they invented it.

    • @ropersix
      @ropersix หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      For some reason, many of those cottage packs don't have running vest style straps. These new BD packs do, which is a welcome addition to the market.

    • @agrivere5494
      @agrivere5494 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well, it seems that they also discovered Ultra fabrics as well, so good for them. :)

    • @tonydejesus2134
      @tonydejesus2134 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @tripdox So did you have a reason for torpedoing the announcement of a new product by a small company? They never said they reinvented the wheel, you just decided to slam them with no motive or justification.

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Last time I had to contact BD, the guy I emailed listed his pronouns in his email. Not buying anything from these clowns anymore.