The Crag 40 Backpack climbing bag from Black Diamond allows you to take all your equipment with you on your climbing sessions.It features top loading for ease of use and a full-length side zip for easy access. An internal pocket is ideal for storing your most precious items (car keys, phone, etc.). The top flap doubles as a rope strap, so you can easily attach your rope to the top. Suitable for sport, bouldering and traditional climbers looking for a high-capacity bag.The Crag 40 BackPack from Black Diamond will be your favourite bag for climbing trips.
The Crag 40 Backpack climbing bag from Black Diamond allows you to take all your equipment with you on your climbing sessions.It features top loading for ease of use and a full-length side zip for easy access. An internal pocket is ideal for storing your most precious items (car keys, phone, etc.). The top flap doubles as a rope strap, so you can easily attach your rope to the top. Suitable for sport, bouldering and traditional climbers looking for a high-capacity bag.The Crag 40 BackPack from Black Diamond will be your favourite bag for climbing trips.
Backpack Black Diamond Crag 40L Dark Grey Black - M-L
The Crag 40 Backpack climbing bag from Black Diamond allows you to take all your equipment with you on your climbing sessions.It features top loading for ease of use and a full-length side zip for easy access. An internal pocket is ideal for storing your most precious items (car keys, phone, etc.). The top flap doubles as a rope strap, so you can easily attach your rope to the top. Suitable for sport, bouldering and traditional climbers looking for a high-capacity bag.The Crag 40 BackPack from Black Diamond will be your favourite bag for climbing trips.
The Crag 40 Backpack climbing bag from Black Diamond allows you to take all your equipment with you on your climbing sessions.It features top loading for ease of use and a full-length side zip for easy access. An internal pocket is ideal for storing your most precious items (car keys, phone, etc.). The top flap doubles as a rope strap, so you can easily attach your rope to the top. Suitable for sport, bouldering and traditional climbers looking for a high-capacity bag.The Crag 40 BackPack from Black Diamond will be your favourite bag for climbing trips.
Last updated at 05/23/2025 01:36:43
originally posted on moosejaw.com
I had the BD Duffel 42 which was great as my gym bag and also a larger 60L pack from another brand. I wanted a lighter weight crag pack that wasn’t huge but had all the features of a good climbing back pack. The BD Crag 40 was just the right thing. Ample size, easy to load and unload with the drawstring top load design and full body zipper. The external “book” pocket is large and holds lots of extras. The internal storage pocket is a bit too small to be useful for much but other than that it’s a great pack. The hip belt and shoulder straps are comfortable for up to 25 lbs or so.
originally posted on backcountry.com
Great pack for the capacity and full length lateral zipper, but It carries weight very poorly due to having little to no padding in the waist belt, with a 28in waist I had to fully crank the belt and it bearly transferred the load to the hip.My Mountain Hardware scrambler 25 (old version) carries the weight of a double rack of cams from .3 to 3 a single 4, a set of stoppers, 10 alpines, PAS, Harness and anchor material way better with just a slim nylon strap for the waist belt. If you're looking for a crag pack I wouldn't recommend this one. Wish I could return. Once I get a new crag back this will become my gym climbing bag.I wouldn't recommend, carries weight poorly and lacks load lifters. That said if you only go sport climbing for $100 this pack might just ... MoreGreat pack for the capacity and full length lateral zipper, but It carries weight very poorly due to having little to no padding in the waist belt, with a 28in waist I had to fully crank the belt and it bearly transferred the load to the hip.My Mountain Hardware scrambler 25 (old version) carries the weight of a double rack of cams from .3 to 3 a single 4, a set of stoppers, 10 alpines, PAS, Harness and anchor material way better with just a slim nylon strap for the waist belt. If you're looking for a crag pack I wouldn't recommend this one. Wish I could return. Once I get a new crag back this will become my gym climbing bag.I wouldn't recommend, carries weight poorly and lacks load lifters. That said if you only go sport climbing for $100 this pack might just be enough, but it's not enough for a true crag pack.
originally posted on Black Diamond Equipment
First off, I am 6’2” and I feel that the M/L fits my torso pretty well, not perfect but well. I chose this bag because I needed a 40L Creek pack but they didn’t make it so this was the next best thing. Before I started using it I coated the entire thing with a roofing repair material called Through The Roof to give it more durability because canyoneering around Zion NP is really hard on packs. This worked out really well and even helps the pack keep its form when empty. After that used a large leather punch and punched a bunch of holes in the bottom so that it let out sand and water then I resealed the holes with more Through the Roof inside and out. I have run over 100 guided canyoneering trips and a few personal trips with it and it has held up pretty well.I ... MoreFirst off, I am 6’2” and I feel that the M/L fits my torso pretty well, not perfect but well. I chose this bag because I needed a 40L Creek pack but they didn’t make it so this was the next best thing. Before I started using it I coated the entire thing with a roofing repair material called Through The Roof to give it more durability because canyoneering around Zion NP is really hard on packs. This worked out really well and even helps the pack keep its form when empty. After that used a large leather punch and punched a bunch of holes in the bottom so that it let out sand and water then I resealed the holes with more Through the Roof inside and out. I have run over 100 guided canyoneering trips and a few personal trips with it and it has held up pretty well.I usually have a 130’x8.5mm static rope, a 150’x9mm static rope, small first aid kit, small pouch with rescue gear, 10 carabiners, a couple rappel devices, a few slings, Petzl canyon guide harness (big bulky thing), BD Vapor helmet, liter of water and lunch in the bag. It is VERY full (all but spilling out the top. The top strap is at max length to buckle it) and with all this gear and there really isn’t space for anything else. About 70 trips in the bottom side seams started to almost wear through from scraping on the rocks so I hand sewed a strip of 1.5” ribbed webbing over the seams and recoated it with Through the Roof. I think this bag will last me through this guide season.It fits what I need in the bag, the price is great, and its a pretty good torso length for me. I think I’m going to buy another one and start adding the modifications now so it’s ready for next season.I’d love it if the top strap/triangle thing was a full size, floating brain, also if it was made out of the material that the creek packs are made from, and the pack skirt was a bit more robust. But for the price it’s hard to complain about that stuff.
I had the BD Duffel 42 which was great as my gym bag and also a larger 60L pack from another brand. I wanted a lighter weight crag pack that wasn’t huge but had all the features of a good climbing back pack. The BD Crag 40 was just the right thing. Ample size, easy to load and unload with the drawstring top load design and full body zipper. The external “book” pocket is large and holds lots of extras. The internal storage pocket is a bit too small to be useful for much but other than that it’s a great pack. The hip belt and shoulder straps are comfortable for up to 25 lbs or so.
Great pack for the capacity and full length lateral zipper, but It carries weight very poorly due to having little to no padding in the waist belt, with a 28in waist I had to fully crank the belt and it bearly transferred the load to the hip.My Mountain Hardware scrambler 25 (old version) carries the weight of a double rack of cams from .3 to 3 a single 4, a set of stoppers, 10 alpines, PAS, Harness and anchor material way better with just a slim nylon strap for the waist belt. If you're looking for a crag pack I wouldn't recommend this one. Wish I could return. Once I get a new crag back this will become my gym climbing bag.I wouldn't recommend, carries weight poorly and lacks load lifters. That said if you only go sport climbing for $100 this pack might just ... MoreGreat pack for the capacity and full length lateral zipper, but It carries weight very poorly due to having little to no padding in the waist belt, with a 28in waist I had to fully crank the belt and it bearly transferred the load to the hip.My Mountain Hardware scrambler 25 (old version) carries the weight of a double rack of cams from .3 to 3 a single 4, a set of stoppers, 10 alpines, PAS, Harness and anchor material way better with just a slim nylon strap for the waist belt. If you're looking for a crag pack I wouldn't recommend this one. Wish I could return. Once I get a new crag back this will become my gym climbing bag.I wouldn't recommend, carries weight poorly and lacks load lifters. That said if you only go sport climbing for $100 this pack might just be enough, but it's not enough for a true crag pack.
First off, I am 6’2” and I feel that the M/L fits my torso pretty well, not perfect but well. I chose this bag because I needed a 40L Creek pack but they didn’t make it so this was the next best thing. Before I started using it I coated the entire thing with a roofing repair material called Through The Roof to give it more durability because canyoneering around Zion NP is really hard on packs. This worked out really well and even helps the pack keep its form when empty. After that used a large leather punch and punched a bunch of holes in the bottom so that it let out sand and water then I resealed the holes with more Through the Roof inside and out. I have run over 100 guided canyoneering trips and a few personal trips with it and it has held up pretty well.I ... MoreFirst off, I am 6’2” and I feel that the M/L fits my torso pretty well, not perfect but well. I chose this bag because I needed a 40L Creek pack but they didn’t make it so this was the next best thing. Before I started using it I coated the entire thing with a roofing repair material called Through The Roof to give it more durability because canyoneering around Zion NP is really hard on packs. This worked out really well and even helps the pack keep its form when empty. After that used a large leather punch and punched a bunch of holes in the bottom so that it let out sand and water then I resealed the holes with more Through the Roof inside and out. I have run over 100 guided canyoneering trips and a few personal trips with it and it has held up pretty well.I usually have a 130’x8.5mm static rope, a 150’x9mm static rope, small first aid kit, small pouch with rescue gear, 10 carabiners, a couple rappel devices, a few slings, Petzl canyon guide harness (big bulky thing), BD Vapor helmet, liter of water and lunch in the bag. It is VERY full (all but spilling out the top. The top strap is at max length to buckle it) and with all this gear and there really isn’t space for anything else. About 70 trips in the bottom side seams started to almost wear through from scraping on the rocks so I hand sewed a strip of 1.5” ribbed webbing over the seams and recoated it with Through the Roof. I think this bag will last me through this guide season.It fits what I need in the bag, the price is great, and its a pretty good torso length for me. I think I’m going to buy another one and start adding the modifications now so it’s ready for next season.I’d love it if the top strap/triangle thing was a full size, floating brain, also if it was made out of the material that the creek packs are made from, and the pack skirt was a bit more robust. But for the price it’s hard to complain about that stuff.
I like this pack very much. It loads easily, carry's well, and it's well built. It has one major but relatively easily fixable flaw. The zipper that opens the pack from the side for access doesn't have a closure at the top which means the zipper has nothing keeping it from unzipping every time the top is opened. I found it unzipped not only when I opened the top flap but sometimes when scrambling through tight areas etc. I simply sewed a buckle at the top to keep the zipper from unzipping. The Stone 45 has a similar button closure at the top and it works great so I don't understand why the crag 40 doesn't have the same design. With the modification it is 5 stars. Without it, I found it frustrating re zipping my pack repeatedly.
I already loved the old version of this pack. It is super simple, lightweight but sturdy enough to get thrown around over sandstone every day. It's comfy enough for a long approach, but nothing extra here. This newer version/colorway seems to have a bit sturdier fabrics without sacrificing weight. Great pack.
Maybe one of my all-time favourites for gear! This is my go to, especially for alpine climbing. What? Yeah, it's burly enough for an occasional haul. It's simple. It carries all the gear on the approach. And sure, I don't need 40L for the climb, but I really like not overstuffing my pack on an alpine climb. The side zipper makes it super easy to access any of my gear, without worrying I'm gonna drop something trying to access what's underneath. PLEASE BD...keep this puppy going!
First of all, for the price it's a good pack. I have used it as my go-to outdoor pack - often for weekend adventures to the crag to sport climb. I can just fit all my gear: 18 draws, harness, 70M rope and bag, helmet, extras like slings, belay, carabiners, etc. It's also surprisingly comfortable and secure on my back, keeping tight on my body during gnarly approaches and river crossings.Personal dislikes, however. There is a strong lack of organization. its just a pit with a pocket on the outside and a small pocket on the inside. what I wish it had:-External gear loops. I hang my smelly shoes on the outside on the handle, which is a pain and takes away functionality of the handle/strap-internal gear loops, or something to keep my draws organized and not free ... MoreFirst of all, for the price it's a good pack. I have used it as my go-to outdoor pack - often for weekend adventures to the crag to sport climb. I can just fit all my gear: 18 draws, harness, 70M rope and bag, helmet, extras like slings, belay, carabiners, etc. It's also surprisingly comfortable and secure on my back, keeping tight on my body during gnarly approaches and river crossings.Personal dislikes, however. There is a strong lack of organization. its just a pit with a pocket on the outside and a small pocket on the inside. what I wish it had:-External gear loops. I hang my smelly shoes on the outside on the handle, which is a pain and takes away functionality of the handle/strap-internal gear loops, or something to keep my draws organized and not free floating-pocket for a water bottle!! with lack of this and external loops, its hard-to-find room for my water bottle if I am bringing all of my gear.Also, the hip buckle broke fairly easily on my so no longer have that
This is a great crag pack! I can stow my rack, 80m rope and a small lunch. The pack fits me just right so that I can still easily dream of big walls while on the ascent trail. It's light enough to still wear while climbing multi pitch trad routes. Built by climbers for climbers. This pack is light, keeps my gear tight and feel right when I climb!
I bought this pack with the intention of hiking in for climbing. Using a few times, I am dedicating it for gear with a moderate hike in and setup a base where I will climb for the day.The pack looks awesome and durable like bd’s larger haul bags and I see it could be used as a junior haul bag.Beware there is no outside water pocket, an inconvenience if you have a considerable hike and need to a swig to rehydrate.The bag will hold gear for the day and I like the access from the side zipper. Gear may get jumbled and become a rats nest
I love this bag. I got it and it at first thought "Oh crap! I should have gotten a creek 50! This bag is too small." Then I put my 60 meter rope and tarp in the bottom, my helmet, my harness, my shoes, my sport rack, and still had room for more gear. Then I went trad climbing with it, and once again though "oh crap this bag is too small to carry my trad rack!" (I was taking a rack that had triples of most sizes up to size 3) By some miracle my rack, harness, helmet, and rope all fit with my shoes hooked onto the outside with a biner. I love this bag and it is plenty big for 2 people to go climbing and have the gear, lunches, and water in the pack without having to strap the rope to the top of the bag. Now for the one thing they should add. In the creek 50 bag they ... MoreI love this bag. I got it and it at first thought "Oh crap! I should have gotten a creek 50! This bag is too small." Then I put my 60 meter rope and tarp in the bottom, my helmet, my harness, my shoes, my sport rack, and still had room for more gear. Then I went trad climbing with it, and once again though "oh crap this bag is too small to carry my trad rack!" (I was taking a rack that had triples of most sizes up to size 3) By some miracle my rack, harness, helmet, and rope all fit with my shoes hooked onto the outside with a biner. I love this bag and it is plenty big for 2 people to go climbing and have the gear, lunches, and water in the pack without having to strap the rope to the top of the bag. Now for the one thing they should add. In the creek 50 bag they have a really easy access front pocket to store gear, chalk, food, water, and is super convenient and I love it but this bag doesn't have it. Instead it has a front pocket that is smaller and when the bag is full you can't really get into the pocket to get anything out. If they would put the creek 50 front pocket on this bag it would get 5 stars, but without it I still HIGHLY recommend getting this bag for your trips to the crag.
