Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
sagacious
By terrabit
Ranked #1118 - Backpacks
September 1, 2003
sagacious, s&-'gA-sh&s, Function: adjective
Exibiting a capacity for subtlety and the intelligent application of knowledge; Arc Teryx! The Bora 80 is the most comfortable, stable, well designed pack I've had the pleasure to use.(I did very much like the Mountain Smith Delta Elite 5000(panel/top loader)) The kangaroo pocket rocks. Top lid/lumbar pack; real comfy. The belt is a bit overdone unless you're packin' heavy. The exit port for the hydration tube is a little tight and I wouldn't have minded a bungee back there somewhere. Otherwise, fan-freakin-tastic! However, since I "microsized" everything, I had to switch to the Bora 60 LT witch is basically the same pack minus a couple things. Winter solo mountaineering with less than 40lbs on your back, Priceless!
PS: I love Arc’Teryx but let's try to keep the flow of innovation function over form. Style is definitely a priority and there is no competition when it comes down to, dare I say, "sexy" designs. AT takes the cake!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Ripstorm nylon
- Volume:
- [Short] 4300cu in (76L); [Regular] 4700cu in (80L); [Tall] 5000cu in (84L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel, Thermoformed straps
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Lumbar Pack
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side, bottom
- External Pockets:
- 2 Lid, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Short] 6lb 10oz (3000g); [Regular] 6lb 13oz (3100g); [Tall] 7lb 1oz (3200g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend to week-long backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
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