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Mission 55
Black Diamond
Mission 55
$244.95
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  Dedicated, durable and designed for ice cragging, mixed ascents and cold-weather expeditions, the Mission 55 is Black Diamond's toughest alpine pack. Featuring an updated BD X-rip 420d fabric with UTS™ coating, this pack is now ultra-durable to withstand season after season of mountain abuse.

  The Mission also provides a balanced carry thanks to its SwingArm shoulder straps, and fully strippable waistbelt, lid and frame-sheet. The new custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment provides secure attachment for technical ice tools and mountaineering axes while a front crampon pouch and a tuck-away rope strap secure gear to the outside. Finally, a drawcord skirt provides a second defense against spindrift and light precip.

Footprint sold separately.
Description
Brand:
Black Diamond
Mfg Sku/Part Number:
BD681243
Gender:
Unisex
Volume:
S/M: 50L / 3050 cu in
M/L: 52L / 3173 cu in
Weight:
S/M: 3 lbs 7 oz / 1.57 kg
M/L: 3 lbs 7 oz / 1.57 kg
Materials:
BD “X-rip” 420d Nylon+Poly body fabric with UTS™ coating
Other Features:
  • Welded front abrasion patch for improved protection against rock, ice and crampon spikes
  • New custom metal dogbone ice tool attachment with micro ice-tool PickPockets™ and removable 20 mm crampon straps
  • Top-loading, with removable lid, drawcord skirt closure and tuck-away rope strap
  • Strippable design: removable frame sheet / bivy pad and removable hipbelt with fixed webbing belt
  • Redesigned Shoulder Strap harness for improved comfort and durability
  • Moisture-wicking redesigned backpanel
  • Raincover available separately
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