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Osprey Packs Argon 85 Backpack - 5100-5500cu in
is this pack made of water shedding material?
By micah deyoung
Ranked #696 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
March 25, 2008
is this pack made of water shedding material?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By carsten
Ranked #538 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
October 20, 2009
I am planning to get the Aragon 85 or 110. What i need to know is how much load they ´can take. I am planning to bring 3 kites for kitesurfing in size 7, 10 and 14 m2+ 2 bars, a trapez, a small wetsuit and wetboots. Besides this i need to bring close: jeans, shorts, boardshorts, lycra, 3 t-shirts, shirt, underwear, socks, a rainjacket, a sweater, camera (Nikon d90 with one lens), laptop, sleepingbag. The kites aren't heavy, but they do take a lot of space. Does any one have experience with packing kites in a large backpack, then please share?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By moroni
Ranked #23 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
October 30, 2008
It is somewhat resistant, yes. It is made from a variety of different cordura fabrics, most of which include a plastic-like coating on the inside and a repellent finish on the outside. After numerous uses, however,the repellent outside finish will wear down and require reapplication using a third-party treating solution. The inside coating can break down as well and become less effective.Get a rain cover and keep it with your pack for those surprise storms!In short, most good packs will repel a modest rain storm for hours, but will leak at the seams and zippers over time, or if exposed to extreme weather.On Ospreys website, they suggest Nikwax so you can spray on your bag after heavy rainstorms or when you feel the need for more water resistance.This product works great:http://www.backcountry.com/store/NIK0041/Nikwax-Tent-and-Gear-Proof.html
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Cordura nylon (315D), 210D High Tenacity nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Support/Suspension:
- 7075-T6 aluminum stay, HDPE frame sheet, airscape backpanel
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, heat moldable
- Access:
- top, side, bottom
- Pockets:
- 1 lid, 2 front, 2 side access, zippered
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, airscape lumbar pad
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 70 lb
- Weight:
- [M] 6 lb 2 oz; [L] 6 lb 7 oz; [XL] 6 lb 11 oz
- Volume:
- 85 L
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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