Gear Review
Arc'teryx Arrakis 40 Backpack - 2441-2624cu in
Amazing but impractical for anything less than heroic.
By Byron Go
Ranked #287 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
May 4, 2009
For backcountry skiing and mountaineering, this is great. But if you're trying to use it for any sort of casual use, it's very much overkill. It is durable like the skin of a rhino, and beautiful to behold, but lacks some basics, like compression straps. The 40 also withholds on a zipper to the main compartment, so you only have rolltop access. 50 and 65 have main side zip. It will last forever, but you definitely have to make compromises when you get a pack that is this directed in its purpose.
It looks beautiful, but just make sure you buy this for the right purpose and reasons.
The ACT fabric will stand up to the worst abuse, the backpanel and fit are easily dialed, it will carry anything short of an elephant with applomb, and construction is...flawless.
View Details: Arc'teryx Arrakis 40 Backpack - 2441-2624cu in
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D ACT
- Volume:
- [Short] 2257cu in (37L); [Reg] 2240cu in (40L); [Tall] 2624cu in (43L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Rolltop
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 kangaroo, 1 top; [Internal] 1 security, 1 hydration, 1 probe
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Short] 3lb 9oz (1.8g); [Reg] 4lb 2oz (1.9kg); [Tall] 4lb 6oz (2kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, multi-pitch climbing, cragging
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.