Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Bora 80
By Zul Malik
Ranked #533 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
July 15, 2009
Excellent pack! I brought this pack to hike at Indonesia's Rinjani mountain and Malaysia waterfalls. These are places where you'll get caught in thunderstorms is a norm. This pack performed as expected, very little water seepage. If you want a fully waterproof pack then get the Naos instead.
As for comfort this pack is top notch. Provided you get the correct size. I'm 5'10 and medium fits me well. Two training hike all it takes to break-in the pack.
Only set back is, there is no provision for water bladder. I normally hike in tropical forest so I sweat heavily. Having to rely on two water bottles is not enough for me. If you wanna use a bladder you have to get creative eg. placing the bladder in the kangaroo pouch. Other than that it is an awesome pack; tad pricey though...
View Details: Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [lining] Invista HT Ripstorm (210D nylon), Invista HT Ripstorm (420D nylon), Invista HT Superpack (630D nylon)
- Support/Suspension:
- V-stay frame, molded back panel
- Shoulder Straps:
- thermo-molded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, thermo-molded
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, hose clip
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, with intergrated hip belt
- Access:
- top, side, bottom
- Pockets:
- 2 lid, 1 front, 2 side water bottle
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Weight:
- 6 lbs 9 oz
- Volume:
- (short) 72-81 L, (medium) 77-86 L, (long) 82-92 L
- Recommended Use:
- weekend to week-long backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 22, 2009 By: Mat Jones
There is a place to put your water bladder in the head of the pack. The zipper pouch that faces inbored of the pack. It is not large but there is a place for your hose to come out as well.
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