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Arc'teryx Naos 85 Backpack - 5004-5370cu in
Everyone's seems to be going on about how waterproof this...
By Tom
Ranked #267 - Backpacks
October 20, 2011
Everyone's seems to be going on about how waterproof this pack is but what about its durability? I want know if i can through is pack around. Get it dirty, have it brush past jagged rocks and all that kind of stuff. If i take it out for a 10 day hike and have all 4 seasons in the 10 days will the pack last a long time all up with its waterproofness still at 100%. How much does it leak through that giant side zip? if my canoe capsizes and my pack falls out and is fully submerged will it leak then.
I know this is 100 questions but i am camp leader from Australia taking school groups out 1 week at a time almost year round except for school holidays. There's no doubt i have fallen in love with this pack and reading the reviews looks great as well, it's just a lot of money, however i love owning top quality gear. Just want to make sure that this pack really is the bees knees
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By kellstat
Ranked #32 - Backpacks
January 21, 2012
Tom, simple put, if Ac2 packs are not one of the top 3 toughest packs on every account that have been made to date on earth, then please tell what is! As far as h2o goes they are highly water resistant not totally water proof, contrary to many reviews I've read. I can say you will never need a rain cover. But, it is the best there is, period. If anyone knows/thinks differently then please inform me otherwise, so I can check it out myself. Thanks
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #10 - Backpacks
October 22, 2011
The Naos fabric is about the toughest stuff out there. Sharp rocks and rough care will barely faze it. The waterproofness comes from laminating urethane to both faces of the fabric (every other pack uses coated urethane) and this stuff is super durable. Since it does have the zipper up the side to access the inside pocket it's not submersibly waterproof. It will keep the contents dry in heavy downpours, but not if it's totally underwater. the very top of the zipper has a small hole where the two sides of the zipper meet.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] 420ACT, Spacermesh; [framesheet] Kydex
- Support/Suspension:
- T-6061 aluminum stays
- Shoulder Straps:
- thermo-molded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, thermo-molded
- Access:
- top, side
- Pockets:
- 1 laminated, 1 front kangaroo
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- [M] 6 lb 4 oz
- Volume:
- [ short ] 5004 cu in; [ regular ] 5187 cu in; [ tall ] 5370 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- extended backpacking and expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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