Gear Review
Arc'teryx Acrux 40 Backpack - 2100-2500 cu in
Bomber waterproof
By zac.s
Ranked #430 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
July 19, 2009
Haven't gotten a chance to take this out on the trail (or mountain) yet, but I have fully loaded it to try out the harness and waistbelt. While I was at it, I gave it a dunk in my tub, and everything inside came out dry.
The suspension on this thing is great. Really transfers weight to the hips well, and the hippod things (which look like they may suck) are the best hip padding I've had on a pack. The outside has a bunch of loops and lash points, which is always a plus. I've never had an Arc'Teryx pack before, but if they're all built to this quality, with this level of detail, then I'm sold on them.
My previous pack was a North Face Primero 60, which is definitely a nice pack. After 20 miles a day in the Eastern Cascade foothills, though, I was definitely feeling the pain on my hips. This pack has less volume, which I can definitely deal with, and a lot less weight. Being in the Pacific Northwest, the waterproofing is a killer feature, and this is going to be my go-to backcountry pack year round.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Seam sealed VaporTight fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 2100cu in, [R] 2320cu in, [L] 2500cu in
- Suspension:
- Pre-formed shoulder straps and removable Binary Hippods on waist-belt, Monoframe back panel with two aluminum stays
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- The whole bag is waterproof
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Recommended Use:
- Lightweight alpine climbing
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 5oz, [R] 3lb 8oz, [L] 4lb
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
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