Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Overkill in a good way
By michael_ba1532978
Ranked #496 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
August 10, 2009
This pack has worked great for me in both the backcountry of Alaska and in the mountains of Colorado. The side access makes getting anything stored inside easy and the front 'toolbox' compartment is perfect for things you don't want touching anything (i.e. Trash).The only dinky feature I noticed was the plastic head-guard. The plastic snaped off the first time I used the pack, making me a little worried about the overall quality of the pack. Nothing else has happened to the pack and it works just fine without the head-guard. Overall, construction is excellent. The zippers won't snap (they are solid and thick), and the fabric is fairly water-repellant, but holds water after intense downpours. The sleeping bag compartment is double lined with fabric, providing a dry bag later.A great buy that I hope, and expect, to last a lifetime.
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
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