Black Diamond Pursuit 15
Daypack
~$179.95

Black Diamond

Black Diamond Pursuit 15

One size, 15 L and 540 g, the Pursuit 15 is the smallest pack in Black Diamond's 2026 Pursuit hiking line. It has a trimmed waist belt, an external hydration pocket and Z-pole storage for trekking poles.

Approx. price
~$179.95
Capacity
15 L
Weight
1.19 lbs
Best For
Short hikes and trail runs where a small pack needs to stow folding poles
Type
Daypack
Frame Type
Frameless
Capacity
15 L
Weight
1.19 lbs
Max Recommended Load
Not specified by the manufacturer
Torso Fit
One size
Material
100% recycled body fabric
Back Panel
Padded contact back panel (construction not detailed by the maker)
Warranty
Black Diamond Practical Product Lifetime Warranty against defects
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Hydration Sleeve

Pros

  • ✓Dedicated Z-pole storage keeps folding poles accessible without taking the pack off.
  • ✓External hydration pocket means the reservoir can be refilled without unpacking.
  • ✓100% recycled body fabric.
  • ✓Lifetime warranty against defects.

Cons

  • ✗$179.95 for 15 L is expensive; many 15-18 L hiking daypacks sell under $100.
  • ✗One size only.
  • ✗The waist belt is trimmed, with no pockets mentioned.
  • ✗No raincover, ventilated back or stated load rating.
  • ✗15 L is tight for cold-weather layers.
Black Diamond Women's Pursuit 15
~$179.95
Daypack

Released in January 2026, the Women's Pursuit 15 is the women's-fit version of Black Diamond's 15 L Pursuit daypack. It shares the unisex pack's 540 g weight, price and feature set, including the external hydration pocket and pole storage.

15 L1.19 lbsWomen's fit

Weight

1.19 lbs

Capacity

15 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Women wanting a small, pole-friendly daypack for short hikes
Black Diamond Distance 15
~$199.95
Daypack
4.7(11)

The Distance 15 is Black Diamond's fast-and-light vest pack, using a Dynex-blended shell for tear resistance at 11.6 oz. It is built for running and fast alpine days rather than general hiking, which is why it costs $200 for 15 L.

15 L0.73 lbsDynex-reinforced ripstop shell

Weight

0.73 lbs

Capacity

15 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Trail runners, skimo and fast alpine days
Black Diamond Pursuit 25
~$199.95
Daypack

Replacing the Pursuit 30, Black Diamond's January 2026 Pursuit 25 hiking daypack uses a harness derived from its Distance running packs. It holds 25 L, weighs 720 g at the published spec, and comes in two torso sizes. A dedicated hydration pouch with a reservoir clip is built in.

25 L1.59 lbsTwo torso sizes

Weight

1.59 lbs

Capacity

25 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Day hikers who want a running-style fit in a conventional 25 L hiking pack
Black Diamond Women's Distance 15
~$199.95
Daypack

Black Diamond's 15 L running pack, redesigned in January 2026, comes in a women's-specific version as the Women's Distance 15. Its shoulder straps are shaped for shorter torsos, it comes in three sizes, and it weighs 360 g.

15 L0.79 lbsS/M/L women's fit

Weight

0.79 lbs

Capacity

15 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Women runners and fast hikers wanting a minimal 15 L vest pack
Black Diamond Women's Pursuit 25
~$199.95
Daypack

Reshaped through the shoulders, chest and hips, the Women's Pursuit 25 is the women's-specific version of Black Diamond's 2026 Pursuit 25 daypack. Volume and features match the unisex pack. The S/M weighs 700 g and the M/L 740 g by the store's variant figures.

25 L1.54 lbsWomen's-specific fit

Weight

1.54 lbs

Capacity

25 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Women day hikers wanting a running-derived harness shaped for their frame
Black Diamond Distance 22
~$229.95
Daypack

Black Diamond's largest running pack, the Distance 22 was redesigned in January 2026 with the brand's SETT taped construction. It has a vest-style harness sized by chest circumference and weighs 400 g at the page spec. It works as a fastpack for long mountain days rather than a load-carrying hiking pack.

22 L0.88 lbsVest harness

Weight

0.88 lbs

Capacity

22 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Mountain runners and fast hikers on long days who need more than a vest holds