Gear Review
Arc'teryx Altra Backpack 65 - Men's - 3967-4577cu in
In store impressions
By vic2621805
Ranked #841 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
March 9, 2010
Tried this new pack on today which is supposedly replacing the Bora according to my salesperson, despite the latter being a larger/weatherproof bag. 6FT - the Tall fit perfect. Top loading but inverse U zip allows full access to pack. Basically, the front flips up much in the same manner as a top lid does. Felt comfortable with 35 lbs packed in. Lid might be detachable, but I did not see any type of waist belt. Can anyone confirm this?
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View Details: Arc'teryx Altra Backpack 65 - Men's - 3967-4577cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Invista HT Mini Ripstop (100D nylon, PU coating), 420ACT, Invista HT Plain Weave
- Support/Suspension:
- AC2 system, removable 6061 aluminum tubular stays
- Shoulder Straps:
- GridLock adjustable harness system
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, thermo-molded
- Access:
- top, front
- Pockets:
- 2 top lid zippered, 1 map, 1 hook-and-loop, 1 front kangaroo, 2 hip-belt mesh, 2 stretch mesh
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Gear Loops:
- yes, mini daisy chains
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- no
- Weight:
- (reg) 2200 g, (tall) 2300 g
- Volume:
- (reg) 65 72 L, (tall) 68 75 L
- Recommended Use:
- multi-day backpacking, trekking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: May 17, 2010 By: Jeremy McWatty
The lid does not have the waist belt to become a lumbar pack as the Bora does, but I never have used that feature but once on a hike in > camp for a few days> hike out. Didn't need to use it, but it was there. The lid/Lambar pack is more of a novelty IMHO.
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What shadow4rce said. From Arc'teryx's website "•Internal hydration pocket with zip."
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
actually you are wrong. There is a bladder pocket. I have this pack and is ridiculously awesome
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes