I dare say...

By Steve Mitchell Ranked #180 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) May 20, 2010

I have nothing bad to say about this pack. The AC2 straps are super comfortable and the load transfer disk is great for carrying heavy loads. The construction on this bag is amazing and I easily plan on having it for a good 20 years. It is made in Canada with very close attention to quality and detail. I have left it outside overnight in a few downpours and everything stays bone dry. There is one little tiny drain hole in the front pocket at the very bottom to allow for the release of any condensation build up on the inside. So as far as being perfectly waterproof, I doubt it, but it will keep everything dry short of submerging it in water. There are two front pockets, one a little bigger than a CD case, and the other the full length of the pack. The top of the pack has two pockets, both with taped seams and are very roomy. One thing to consider might be a holder for your GPS or something for a Nalgene bottle if that is what you use for hydration instead of a bladder. There are no hip belt pockets on this back. Think Tank makes a few accessories that would hold these things nicely and fit the color scheme of the Graphite pack. It would be nice to be able to access everything in the pack through a zipper rather than pulling everything out, but then again this is more a dry bag with a minimalist approach than an organization freak's paradise. I can fit my tent, bag, pad, stove, and a week's worth of clothes and food easily in here and never worry about the elements. If you want a very versatile pack that will take you anywhere, get this one.

As a side note, in the picture for the Graphite pack, the adjustment straps on the shoulders and waist are gray. In real life they are orange.

View Details: Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack - 4270-4640cu in

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