Arc'teryx Khazri 35 Backpack - 2441-2746cu in - 2008 BCS

Hmm interesting phrasing for that question.

It depends on two things, your intended use and the base weight of your kit. If you are climbing (Full Rack, Rope, Axes, etc) plus several days out I would say this may be on the small side if your kit is not truly Alpine Light. Assuming you and your guide/partner share the load of a complete kit it will work for short trips. But you may want something in the range of 50-60 L range.

If you are just hiking/ non-technical mountaineering this pack would be fine for several days assuming you have a low base weight (10-15lbs). An old sleeping bag or tent will take up all the space in this leaving little room for anything else. Winter camping gear will not fit, 3 season gear of the Ultra-Light variety is the way to go…

But as a “teen” you may want to go with a 50L + pack. If Arc’teryx is your thing maybe the Khazri 55 is what you want. If you want to save yourself/parents some loot take a look at the Granite Gear Alpine Vapor.

Pretty sure you could slide skis through the compression straps on the sides, then strap them together at the top for the classic A shape. If you get the side straps cinched down tight enough you could probably even leave them parallel.

The Khazri 35 does have a light hipbelt. It is made with dual density foam "pods" that can be placed directly over your hipbones so you still get some padding. This design is used so as not to inhibit highsteps and other Alpine climbing moves (including the moon walk).

Dimensions for the Khazri 35 are:
28.5” x 12” x 9” (LxWxD)

I just checked out the Arc'Teryx website and aluminum stays and hydration compartment were mentioned for the 55, but not the 35. I think the specs. might be off.

Absolutely. This is quite a large backpack.

It would fit nicely as it packs quiet a bit. All my stuff is Med and I can get a North Face 20+ Blue Kazoo, stove, pot, a heavy softshell, clothes for 2-4 days, some food, and all your gadgets. The helmet will fit on the top or between the lid and the body.

It definitely has the space. The problem is going to be whether it's going to be wide enough to pack them securely rather than just a loose jumble, and I would guess that it doesn't. So it's all going to be packed kind of sloppy, but it'll fit.

tried it just for you. can get it in (i'm a size 9) but cant get much else in. I would tie them together and carbiner them on.