THE FINISH IS OVERRATED. THE START IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
But the space between, where the miles and moments become an ocean between the waves, that’s where the magic happens. The experience waits in the distance.
Designed for long days in the alpine that toe the line between running and scrambling, the Distance 22 is a hybrid pack that can carry all the essentials without holding you back.
Overall rating: 4.556818 / 5 from 88 reviews.
The Distance 22 Backpack is praised for its hybrid design that combines running and scrambling needs. Customers appreciate its fit, comfort, and the BD SETT technology for durability. While opinions on the straps and weight vary, the pack's versatility and storage options are highly valued.
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"I have the Distance 15 pack and love it but I needed just a little more volume to use for fast packing. The Distance 22 was the perfect size for getting my full overnight kit into the pack. Super comfortable to hike and trail run with was just what I needed for my fastpacking adventures"
"Lightweight and comfortable: The pack sits close to the body and barely bounces, even during longer runs. The breathable back panel keeps things from getting too sweaty. Just the right size: 22 liters is enough for a change of clothes, a water bottle, snacks, and a small laptop or tablet. It's not bulky, but it holds more than it looks like it can. Durable build: The fabric has held up well against daily wear, and the zippers feel solid. Thoughtful details: The hydration bladder sleeve, sternum strap, and reflective accents are all appreciated touches."
"Great gear storage and the external pocket is incredibly versatile. However, when actually running, the shoulder straps are very static and don’t give in on the bounce and end up digging causing irritation after some miles. This happened even after many strap adjustments."
"Great for biking and alpine rock climbing. My only critique on the bag would be that it fits so well to your back that it doesn’t have much breath ability as other bags and gets hot. This is minor however since it preforms greater than any other small bag I have used for these sports"
"Love the pack so far. I’ve been able to fit a fastpacking setup that’s good down to 32F and enough food for 1-2 days in the pack (though barely). Also, works great to fit all my winter mountaineering gear for Colorado."
"I bought this as a "slurge" for a hiking trip in the Dolomites. I've got specialized packs from Eberlestock, Patagonia, etc. (all are excellent) but this was absolutely perfect for those 12 to 18 kilometer hikes/scrambles in the mountains. Carries the load slightly higher than normal, balances the weight perfectly across the shoulders, upper back and chest and packs any load of food, poles and water so securely that the load disappears. Totally exceeded anything I could have hoped for. (Level up and get the 500ml water flasks that are built for the pack)"
"This is the second Distance 22 I've owned. First one lasted me ~2. 5 years of daily running commutes and have used it for runs as long as 13 miles. Because I run commute for the majority of my training, I've also had it on for threshold workouts and it fits great, very little bounce (or as little as could be expected). Have also managed to carry breakfast, lunch, full change of work clothes, bike helmet, phone/wallet/keys, and in the winter a down jacket added in there (front stretch pouch is great for this). Fits an iPhone 17 just fine in strap sleeve. Highly recommend!"
"Lots of space, carried all my gear including a full frame camera, and was able to use as a personal item with a budget airline that made me fit it into the measuring box"
"so far used it for some longer day hikes and it works great, feels great and all the pockets are conveniently placed for snacks or drinks"
"Used it to hike Mt St Helens. Was able to fit 4L of water, extra jacket, microspikes, poles, food, and had room to spare. Bag never felt heavy."
| Size | Torso Circumference |
|---|---|
| S | 26.5 - 33.5 in 67 - 85 cm |
| M | 31.5 - 39.5 in 80 - 100 cm |
| L | 35.5 - 44 in 90 - 112 cm |
The redesigned harness system on our Distance packs reduces bunching by extending all the way to the backpanel, and incorporates Stitch-less Edge Taping technology (soft, flexible edge binding on the 4L) allowing for superior fit and comfort.
Measure circumference of torso
around LOWER RIBS.