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Arc'teryx Khamsin 70 Backpack - 3967-4577cu in

Item #ARC0649 | 0 in Stock
2 Star Rating

not what i thought

By Ranked #477 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in) July 28, 2009

good bag but not the best. if you want an amazing pack in this size check out the osprey argon 70. it is the perfect multi day trip pack

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

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1 Comments Last Reply: April 9, 2010 By:

By: April 9, 2010

Seems you may have bought the wrong bag for your needs. This bag is designed for alpine climbing, not slogging gear down a trail. That being said, it is hard to dispute that the Argon 70 is a stellar pack. In short: different packs, different purposes.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
210D Ripstorm nylon, 630D Superpack nylon 
Volume:
[Short] 3967cu in (65L); [Regular] 4577cu in (70L); [Tall] 4882cu in (75L) 
Suspension:
2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, padded back panel 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
No 
Detachable Pack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
No 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top, side 
External Pockets:
2 Lid, 1 front 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
Ice Axe Loops:
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[Short] 4lb 10oz (2100g); [Regular] 4lb 14oz (2200g); [Tall] 5lb 3oz (2300g) 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, mountaineering, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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