Black Ice 45

Clean, mean, waterproof climbing machine for multiday use

premium, waterproof rip-stop fabric
slim, compact pack sack shape, spacious main compartment
low profile ice tool configuration

Black Ice 45 M moraine

Prod. no. 7640277843028

Product Description

The Black Ice 45 is a minimalist and lightweight roll-top backpack that meets the needs of modern alpinists and high-altitude climbers. Extensively field-tested features, combined with a clean and simple design make this backpack the perfect companion for alpine and expedition use. The larger volume also provides enough space multi-day trips.

The updated Black Ice provides now an even cleaner look. The high-quality, waterproof ripstop nylon protects against moisture with a water column of 10,000 mm. Minimal daisy chains offer a variety of attachment options. A new arrangement of ice axe loops facilitates ice tool attachment. A zippered outer pocket and an internal pocket provide storage for smaller items.

The suspension system is minimalist and uncluttered. A removable foam board keeps gear separate from the wearer, provides additional padding and can be used as a seat mat in a biwak. The slim shape and body-hugging fit provide an excellent load transfer and a removable hip belt offers more support while carrying. In addition, the Black Ice 45 is equipped with lightweight, padded and removable Hip Pads.

The EXPED backpack line includes both waterproof and weatherproof models. Waterproof means these backpacks keep water out unless submerged in water. Weatherproof means that the fabric and seams are completely waterproof, but zippers and hydration ports are water resistant and not 100% waterproof.

All other backpacks in the EXPED line have coated fabrics to prevent water penetration. These backpacks do not have taped seams. Typically, other features such as durability or weight reduction are the focus of these products and are designed to be used with our waterproof drybags to keep the contents dry.

Waterproof Models: Whiteout, Black Ice, Torrent, Work and Rescue, Typhoon, Kids Typhoon, Cloudburst, Splash, Stormrunner, Tempest

Weatherproof models: Serac, Icefall, Mountain Pro, Cascade

All backpack fabrics used by EXPED are by definition "waterproof" due to their coating and have a water column of at least 1500 mm. The distinction therefore relates primarily to construction and processing:

In "water-resistant" backpacks, water can enter the backpack through the seams and through the zippers.

We define "weatherproof" as backpacks with a water column of at least 3000 mm, which also have water-repellent zippers to the main compartment and seam-taped seams. Although the zippers are very water repellent, water can enter through the zipper during heavy rains.

Our backpacks labeled "waterproof" have a water column of 3000 to 10'000 mm, are also seam sealed or welded, but use water repellent zippers only on exterior compartments, not on the main compartment. The main compartment of these models have a waterproof seal by means of a roll top. In these models, we do not refer to exterior compartments with zippers as "waterproof", but only as "weatherproof". No rule without exception: A 100% waterproof Drysuit zipper is used on the Tempest Duffles.

Extra Short (XS) = 36 - 41 cm / 14.2 - 16.1 in

Small (S): 42 - 47 cm / 16.5 - 18.5 in

Medium (M): 48 - 52 cm / 18.9 - 20.5 in

Long (L): 53 - 58 cm / 20.9 - 22.8 in

Adjustable Men's: 41 - 57 cm / 16.1 - 22.4 in

Adjustable Women's: 36 - 53 cm / 14.2 - 20.9 in

Storage of a backpack in humid conditions or wet gear in a pack can lead to hydrolisis and delamination of the PU coating. This is not covered by warranty and cannot be repaired.