Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Comfortable and Durable
By William C Clark
Ranked #192 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
November 21, 2010
The comfort of this pack has already been talked about and it is true that it isn't surpassed. The load handling is also amazing. And the fabric is superior. But it is not a perfect pack. The biggest improvement Arc could make is to bring the weight down. I almost always use my Needle 65 instead because before I even put a shirt in the pack I've saved about 2.5 pounds - and my Needle is nearly as comfortable. Unless it is a winter adventure or I am on a work trek with 7 days of gear and work instruments, then I pass on my Bora. That being said - my Bora has seen a lot of slide alder and vine maple bushwhacking and is no worse for wear. It wasn't able to defend itself against a mouse on the hipbelt though. I'm 5'5" and got a short, but probably should have got a regular. If you don't mind the weight, this is an amazing 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
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