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For multi-day trips or light-packing weeklong hauls into the backcountry.

Save energy and keep your trek into the backcountry light with the Arc'teryx Men's Altra 65 Backpack. Ideal for multi-day or weeklong backpacking adventures, the Altra expands and compresses to the size you need while also providing the comfort, support, and stability you require when you're slogging up a scree-covered rock field or a steep trail to high-mountain lakes.

  • C² (composite construction) system's minimized construction lamination decreases pack weight and makes the pack sit close to the body, which minimizes load movement and backward pull and increases energy conservation
  • Load Transfer Disc naturally moves with your body while distributing the pack's load weight to your hips for improved comfort
  • GridLock shoulder straps adjust for both height and width
  • Ergonomically shaped shoulder straps feature 500D nylon with silicone-treated PU fabric for durability and protection, a Hypercell foam for stability and comfort, and SpacerMesh lining for airflow
  • Twin 6005 T-6 extruded aluminum M-bar stays are rigid and lightweight to provide structural support
  • Back panel consists of HD 80 foam for support and structure, burly double-weave fabric offers strength and durability, and the back panel sits away from your back to boost ventilation
  • Altra 65L is available in regular and tall and works as a fast-and-light pack for multi-day trips in the backcountry
  • U-shaped zipper offers easy access to your gear
  • Extendable top lid and extension collar enable you to carry larger loads
  • Body fabric consists of 210D nylon ripstop fabric coated with silicone to shed moisture and provide durability and tear-resistance
  • 500D nylon silicone-treated PU fabric in high-wear areas supplies extreme durability and resists dirt, snow, and water pick-up
  • Extension collar features 100D nylon mini ripstop fabric that has incredible tear resistance and a silicone coating that sheds moisture
  • Hydration compatible (bladder not included) with a hydration sleeve external access point for convenience
  • Wingman pockets make it easy to grab your camera or headlamp one-handed
  • Double-chamber top lid organizes your gear
  • Large front kangaroo pocket stashes frequently used items

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Thiel

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

The 2013 Altra is a huge improvement on the original. They've kept everything that was great (suspension, hip belt, U zipper, etc.) and fixed all the design flaws of the original. And then the piled in some extra goodness.

Key differences and improvements:
-- H2O bladder is now accessible from outside the pack, and it's centered.
-- Brain of the pack (which now only has two pockets) is removable.
-- Brain of the pack is designed to sit on top of the pack a little more reliably.

Most of all, I love the "Wingman" pockets. I have these style pockets on my MTB backpack (an Ergon BC2) and love them. Here on the Altra they are easy to access--and HUGE. They are large enough to put a 1L nalgene bottle in (with ease), but what I had hoped for has come to pass: I can keep my DSLR with a superzoom in one of the wingman pockets and access it quickly, without taking off the pack. AWESOME.

Oh.. and they got rid of the compression wings, which were kinda silly.

One last thing: the Iron Oxide picture they show is ENTIRELY INCORRECT when it comes to the actual color of the pack. (It seems the picture above is based on the "Copper" color of the previous model). The actual color of the pack is almost a brick red, with copper-orange straps. I was surprised when I pulled it out of the box, but I like the actual color much better. I've attached a photo.

Wow.  A huge improvement on the original
Seldom Seen

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Great review! Very helpful. Thanks.

mikp489757

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Nicely done - thanks.

How many liters or cubic inches is the...

mccp454286

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How many liters or cubic inches is the main compartment? (not the Kangaroo pouch)

Eli Hauschild

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Arc'teryx equipment team: "The capacity of the entire pack is 65L when the lid is closed at its optimal height. This closure can expand to overstuff the pack and the capacity goes up to 75L's total. This however may leave some spots on the pack susceptible to water leaking in and hitting fabric that is not as water resistant.

The Kangaroo Pouch has a capacity of approximately 12L So the (main compartment) Pack will be 53L with an expansion to 63L total."

Thiel

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I wonder whether the wingman pockets are included in the volume rating? They are quite large... easily a liter or two each.