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Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Backpack - 3057-3661cu in
Trying to decide between Naos 70 and Arrakis 65 - mainly camping,...
By Neal
Ranked #1514 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
September 27, 2009
Trying to decide between Naos 70 and Arrakis 65 - mainly camping, light climbing. Any thoughts / advice. Thanks!
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #14 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 4, 2010
Personally, I like the Arc'teryx Arrakis due mostly to the fact that it has a couple main pockets, and is a bit wider profile, so I find it easier to load. Both packs are great though, and you won't be disappointed with either one.
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By Col
Ranked #1049 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
November 3, 2009
The Arrakis has features designed specifically for backcountry ski touring, like a probe pocket and wider front pocket for a shovel blade. If these things are important to you, go for the Arrakis. It also has a large side zipper straight to the main compartment (which I don't like, as it compromises the drybag, and I always load from top down). If those features are not important to you, the Naos is great and is a really clean design, with better & fewer (unneeded) features that most packs including the Bora series and others mentioned below (it's lighter too!). The suspension on these packs is absolutely amazing. I like the narrow profile of the Naos, but the front pocket is not big enough for a shovel blade to slide easily in and out when it is full. If you're going out in winter, you can still carry a shovel with one handle in an axe loop and the blade tucked under the lid.
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By Sam Reese
Ranked #423 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
September 29, 2009
The Naos is bigger, by a small margin, but it has way more organizational options, with the lid, and all. The Arrakis has a small zip pocket on the top outside, and that's about it. Unless you live underwater, or plan on going canyoneering, these packs are pretty solidly overkill. The face fabric is so heavy. If you want the bird, check out the Bora series, or Khamsins. Osprey and Granite Gear also make comparably sized packs that carry well, with much less BC bling.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420ACT, Spacermesh
- Support/Suspension:
- AC2 system, 7075-T6 aluminum stay
- Shoulder Straps:
- GridLock adjustable harness system
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, pivoting
- Access:
- roll-top, side
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 1 front kangroo with drain hole, 1 external shovel / probe, 1 security
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- n/a
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- yes, vertical, , a frame
- Skateboard Carry:
- yes, vertical
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Gear Loops:
- yes, Lash leather with removable webbing
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- no
- Weight:
- (reg) 4 lb 8 oz, (tall) 5 lb 2 oz
- Volume:
- (reg) 50 57 L, (tall) 53 60 L
- Recommended Use:
- Overnight ski touring, ice climbing, cragging
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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