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Arc'teryx Silo 40 Backpack - 2319-2746cu in
Is this pack better for wet conditions than the osprey kestler...
By sho101229545
Ranked #415 - Winter Packs
January 23, 2012
Is this pack better for wet conditions than the osprey kestler 32? i own the osprey and i was up in the mountains of japan on a wet sleety day and my rain cover and pack soaked through. i like all the pockets and gear loops of my osprey, i guess the big question is how do they stack up? i do not ski or snowboard either.
thanks bryan
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dave Marcus
Ranked #4 - Winter Packs
January 23, 2012
The Silo series is not designed to be waterproof. If you want a waterproof pack, Take a look at the Arrakis 40. Otherwise, I suggest an alternate strategy for dealing with wet conditions: Pack covers are notorious for soaking through. It isn't easy to keep water out when, by design, there's a big hole in the thing. Pick up a lightweight drybag - I have a 33 liter model from Granite Gear that weighs almost nothing - and use it to line your pack. Stuff everything inside of it and close it properly. Your gear will stay dry and you can keep the Osprey that you like.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Superpack nylon with Hypalon reinforcements
- Volume:
- [Short] 2320cu in (38L); [Regular] 2440cu in 40L); [Tall] 2746cu in (45L)
- Suspension:
- Framesheet and pre-molded shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Roll top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Top, 1 front, 1 internal
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame, vertical, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [Short] 3lb 5oz (1600g); [Regular] 3lb 8oz (2440g); [Tall] 4lb (1800g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing and snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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