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Arc'teryx created the lightweight Khazri 35 Backpack for single-push ascents on everything from local mountains to big Alaskan peaks. A minimalist design shaves the Khazri 35 Backpack's weight to a speck over 3lb (medium size), so you won't have to leave behind fuel to keep your load light. If you really want to get agro about ounces, then remove the lid, hip pods, framesheet, and bivy pad from this Arc'teryx backpack. Thanks to glove-friendly buckles, the Khazri 35 Backpack lets you access your puffy jacket without exposing your fingers to the icy winter air.
Bottom Line: Arc'teryx created the Khazri 35 Backpack for those of us who prefer to carry little and go farther.
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.
but then, i'd expect nothing less from arcteryx. the khazri is exactly what they advertise: a fast and light minimalist's alpine pack. however, arcteryx still managed to squeeze in a few essentials like a removable back/bivy pad, a 4-buckle completely detachable top with two center oriented zippered pockets (one top, one bottom), loops for attaching 4 ice tools, and a crampon (or other gear) holding elastic strap system on the front of the pack. the straps have minimal padding (with the option of a simple webbing waistbelt) but still carry 35 pounds quite comfortably. also the gear loops on the waistbelt are a nice touch for racking screws while leading with a pack. altogether, definitely the nicest pack i've ever worn. oh yeah, if you are 5'10" or over, go with the tall.
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).
I wasn't that impressed with this pack. Well let me rephrase that. 90% of the pack was just as expected..but the bloody top lid never stayed in place properly.While climbing I was always wondering if something was going to fall out of my pack unless I put the top lid into the pack itself. It's a small thing but it pissed me off.
great weekender bag for me. strap a sleeping pad and a 2 3-season tent on each side. a 20 degree bag and clothes for 2-4 days. the lid is detachable and i use it as a pillow (with some cloth in it) and have all my misc gear. made in china and is a little expensive compared to other bags. i keep it at 20-30lbs. i'm a med and i'm 5'8 ~158lbs. i took a star off for price as there are many comparable 35L packs that can do the same job, many.
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.
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.
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