Just made a few quick edits to my Black Diamond Quantum review page.

I’ve now had the pleasure of using both 45 and 55-liter versions of the Quantum.

I like the extra volume of the 55, because it makes it easier to sneak your ski boots into the pack for those oh-so-brutal dry Eastern Sierra approaches.

So, no surprises here: I continue to love the Quantum. Of all the packs I’ve tried in the light-enough-to-ski-in but big-enough-to-carry-multiday-gear category, the Quantum really rises above the competition. I’m not willing to declare my quest for the perfect backpack over, but I’m certainly happy enough to give the Quantum my unqualified recommendation as a ski mountaineering pack suitable for overnights.

On a commercial note, Backcountry Outlet is for some bizarre reason selling these for nearly 40% off right now. I figure it’s probably one of those happy overstocking errors that will get fixed soon enough. So if you’re curious, visit BackcountryOutlet.com and try one for yourself. They ship free, and you can always return it and write back to tell me why you didn’t like it.

UPDATE: B.O. has run out of 55L Quantums. If you want that size, try Moosejaw.

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