Gear Review
Arc'teryx Silo 50 Backpack - 2746-3173cu in
Fun Pack
By Ian
Ranked #356 - Winter Packs
May 21, 2009
In February I used a Silo 52L on two 10 day backcountry ski tours of Norway. Daily skiing was between huts in the brilliant DMT hut system, where you can replenish food on a daily basis at each hut, reducing the requirement to backpack food for the whole trip. I would agree with Greg Hill's comment about a 1 to 3 day adventure carrying capacity limit.
I can't speak highly enough of Arc'teryx ergonomic and well thought out designs including their use of materials, and have placed my faith in their equipment for the last 7 years. I used to own an earlier Arc'teryx model called the Khamski pack which this one has replaced.
Very functional, excellent form and fit for skiing. Comfortable harness and load bearing.
View Details: Arc'teryx Silo 50 Backpack - 2746-3173cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D & 630D Nylon
- Volume:
- [Short] 2746cu in (45L); [Regular] 2868cu in (47L); [Tall] 3173cu in (52L)
- Suspension:
- Aluminum stays, Thermoformed back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 1 Top, 1 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-Frame, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [Short] 4lb 1oz (1900g); [Regular] 4lb 4oz (2000g); [Tall] 4lb 8oz (2200g)
- Recommended Use:
- Long-distance ski tours
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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