Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
What a pack!
By Bob F
Ranked #339 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
May 19, 2010
This is a monster backpack. I've had this pack a couple months and just got back from a trip into the Olympic Mountains in Washington. Loaded with around 63 lbs of gear, this pack performed perfectly. With light rain at the lower elevations and snow up higher, there was not a drop of water inside. It could use a small external pocket or two but you can just strap on a small bag if needed. Things you want to get at like GPS, camera, knife etc. can be attached to the waist or shoulder straps for easy access.
To those that say this pack is too heavy, I would say; there is a reason for it... this pack is designed and manufactured to haul crazy loads, comfortably. I’ve owned several packs over the years but this Bora 80 is the best so far, pricey but worth every penny.
The only thing I didn’t care for was the bright orange color of the inside liner. When you have it loaded to capacity and the top cover is sitting higher than normal, you have this orange band around the pack (mine is black) that looks a little odd… minor issue.
Those Canadians know how to design a pack!
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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
Change me.