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Arc'teryx RT35 Backpack - 1900 cu in
Awesome looks and (Mostly) functional
By Scott in NYC
Ranked #219 - Daypacks - Technical
May 20, 2003
I have used this now for ice climbing and canyoneering. My friends said it was too small, but they pack too much IMO. I mean for a non-overnight, what do you need? I always offer to carry the rope as it not only looks cool on top, but straps on easy.
I do wish it had come in black when I bought it (it does now) but the blue is cool too. Outside pocket keeps smaller things. Inside is large enough to force you to pack light - my tech gear, a jacket, bladder (made to hold one).
The only drawback is the small side mesh pockets. Absolutely useless. Too small and slanted. Make it large enough for a Nalgene bottle.
When I hiked with no shirt on, the roll-top corners (once folded/rolled down) stabbed my back. I remedied this by carefully cinching it with the corners away from the back, but this took effort, rather than happening unconsciously. Fix the above and it is perfect.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630 Denier nylon, Hypalon, Armorlite
- Suspension:
- Thermoformed shoulder straps w/ sternum strap
- Back Panel:
- Thermoformed airchannel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Torso Sizes:
- Medium/Large
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Roll Top (RT)
- Detachable Daypack:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Dual daisy chains; Adjustable/removable ice axe loops (2)
- External Pockets:
- Yes
- Snowboard carry:
- No
- Ski carry:
- No
- Volume:
- (Sm) 1708cu in, (Med) 1900cu in, (Lrg) 2075cu in
- Weight:
- (Sm) 3lb 2oz, (Med) 3lb 5oz, (Lrg) 3lb 8oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Recommended Use:
- Rock & Ice climbing; overnight backpacking
Change me.