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Arc'teryx Bora 50 Backpack - 2807-3296cu in
I'm thru-hiking the AT next year and have been considering...
By tet2497781
Ranked #907 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
April 2, 2009
I'm thru-hiking the AT next year and have been considering this bag. Would it be big enough for that type of trip? Only worried that it could be too small for the early spring as I will have some extra gear due to the cold. I know people hike the AT with packs this size all the time, just wondering if this pack would work.
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By Greg Goodson
April 2, 2009
You'd have to pack light only because ~3000 cu in. is doable as you mentioned, but is still tight on size. Arc'teryx makes great products and I am sure you'd be extremely satisfied with this pack, but take a peek at some of the Granite Gear Packs, particularly the Vapor Trail: http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/8/b31/Granite-Gear-Backpacks.html While it has a great amount of support, it will give you ~500 cu in more, boasts 2 pounds lighter than the Bora 50, a little easier on your wallet, and is probably one of the most popular packs on the AT (mainly due to it's perfect size and unbelievable amount of comfort). I do have this pack myself, and I am very happy with it. That's my recommendation... hope this helps!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D & 630D Nylon
- Volume:
- [Short] 2808cu in (46L); [Regular] 3051cu in (50L); [Tall] 3295cu in (54L)
- Suspension:
- Aluminum stay, HDPE framesheet, molded back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Small] 4lb 3oz (1900g); [Regular] 4lb 6oz (2000g); [Tall] 4lb 10oz (2100g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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