Always wanted Arc'teryx. Finally got one!

By Mikey Ranked #872 - Winter Packs October 6, 2009

Just received this pack- so far I've noticed very nice build and quality control right out of the box. I am surprised at how much gear this pack holds! I keep stuffing things into it, and somehow it keeps accommodating-all while maintaining its comfortable, secure feel. I'm very glad that I took a chance on this pack, as I was not able to inspect it before purchase.Since I have $0.00 for anything but work these days, I will be trying it out as my carry on/laptop/general all purpose bag for a 3 week, 4 city consecutive trip for work( trade show A/V tech). It replaces a medium Timbuk2 messenger bag. Confidence is high.As for laptops- my 13" Macbook fits with ease. I am sure it will fit a 15", but with a little less lateral wiggle room. Just to give you and idea, the bag can hold my Macbook horizontally (12.78"), albeit WAY stretched. Obviously not recommended, but should provide a sense of what the bag can do in a bind. The laptop does not fit in the hydration pocket (I have the Fall'09 version).Top pocket easily holds a 32 oz. Gatorade bottle. Front pocket very easily holds a Timbuk2 large clear zip pouch, with room to spare(I was able to stuff a rolled up pair of jeans in there with the pouch, but it was tight). I fit a 16 oz. jar in the internal zip pouch. With the above three pockets filled as described, I was able to fit my laptop, Alpha M1-A jacket with room to stuff plenty of other soft items(t-shirts, socks, etc.) in the nooks. For a visit to a friend or relative, this bag could serve me for a weekend, no problem. And who knows? Maybe I will even get to enjoy some outdoors activities w/this pack at some point.

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