Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4700 cu in - 2007 BCS

I live out of this bag all summer long and it has never let me down. Planes, trains, automobiles, hiking, it just works.

This pack is one of the most well made and most comfortable packs that I have used. The weight is evenly distributed so you keep excellent balance while hiking. The Price is well worth the quality. The zippers are waterproof sealed, and the hip and shoulder harnesses are well padded. If you are someone who packs light this might not be for you, as it has a large volume and weighs more than other packs in its volume class. I highly recommend this pack for someone who does weeklong trips, with lots of miles hiking. I have gone on weeklong solo trips and was able to pack all my gear including tent, bag, pad, food, and other essentials without having to strap anything onto the outside. A great overall pack if comfortability and quality is a priority.

This pack is a great buy. The detachable pack comes in very handy for day hikes and fishing gear. I've found that the pack does very well in the rain. On my last trip I put my pack in the back of my friends truck. We drove through torrential downpours and the gear and electronics were still dry. If you are looking to fit the pack to your body there are a number of different options to do so. The shoulder harness and belt can be taken off as well as the aluminum stays. I actually cut the aluminum stays down a little bit so that the belt fit perfectly to my body. There is plenty of room to pack everything that you would need for a week. The pack is rugged and holds up very well. I beat the crap out of all my gear and there isn't a mark on this pack. This pack is capable of carrying about a case of beer with all your gear packed in as well.