Mammut Lithium Z 20
Run, climb or ski with the low profile Black Diamond RPM pack.
Brand: Mammut
Model: Lithium Z 20
Best for Minimalists
“Superlight, stable, and low profile” is how our tester described this streamlined top-loader after using it for fast-paced hikes around Idaho’s Boise Foothills. It’s just large enough to swallow a rack and rope, or all of your essentials and clothing for a big day in the mountains. It carried 10 pounds securely for trail running, and 20 to 25 pounds for normal hiking and scrambling, thanks to its flexible backpanel and amply padded shoulder straps.
The removable webbing hipbelt is mostly for stability, not load transfer. The pack profile is narrow enough that elbow banging is a non-issue, even for cross-country skiers. There are no outside pockets, just two inside the main packbag (one on each side), and another in the lid, with an external bungee for holding an extra layer. $100; 1,709 cu. in.; 1 lb. 4 oz. Blackdiamondequipment.com
A technical panel-loading pack made specifically for activities that require an emphasis on “light & fast”. Excess weight is trimmed from the Lithium through the use of lightweight materials and innovative design. The back system features dotted mesh padding, mesh shoulder straps, and an innovative padded hipbelt design that maintains direct body contact. Overall pack weight is further reduced by using a padded back and short padded waist wings.
1 zippered main compartment.
Front zip pocket.
Front storage compartment.
Side stretch compartments.
Hydration system compatible.