Gear Review
Arc'teryx Borea Backpack - 2750-2990cu in
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
By Eugene Podrazik
Ranked #1142 - Winter Packs
January 12, 2009
Background:
I need a pack that allow me to carry a Canon SLR with a 300mm telephoto. And, it need to pack up high so it won't push me out of the lift chair. And, I need to carry all sorts of stuff for my two daughter who are out skiing with me. And, I need a side zipper to get at stuff down low, under the camera, without having to unload the camera.
And, the Borea does the job.
One weakness is that the compression straps compress the sides of the pack. Most of the stuff I carry below the camera is extra socks, gloves and water for my two girls. So, I want to compress that stuff as flat as possible against my back. Also, I want to compress across the back of the pack to keep the camera from slipping down.
But, the nice folks at Arc'teryx sent me some extra plastic buckles that I attached to the loose ends of the compression straps so I was able to compress across the back of the pack.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D superpack nylon, x-Pac vx21 polyester/nylon
- Volume:
- [Short] 2750cu in (45L); [Reg] 2870cu in (47L); [Tall] 2990cu in (49L)
- Suspension:
- Y-frame
- Back Panel:
- Thermoformed
- Hydration Compatible:
- No
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top lid, side zip
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- Front, kangaroo
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- A-frame
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry
- Weight:
- [short] 3 lb 15 oz, [reg] 4 lb 6 oz, [tall] 4 lb 13 oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.