Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Bora 80 Ink Blue
By fx67
Ranked #774 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
July 3, 2006
Great pack. I used it recently on the Gray Lock Mountain. When I was buying it, the question was whether to get Bora 65 or 80. I picked 80 so if needed you can compress it to eliminate extra room. After packing it light (at least with my pack rat abilities) I found not that much of extra room if any. On the trail the pack proved itself over and over again. No problem with sore back or muscle pain. Side packets are great if you put Nalgene and something else in (like fuel bottle). Reading from many people that Nalgene tend to escape from the pocket, I bough OR Nalgene holders that you can attach to the side straps - that worked really well. On the other note, kangaroo pocket worked well for storing rain gear and some of the small items. So far I am glad I got this one, and while it is expensive, it looks great and quality is a top notch.
View Details: Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Ripstorm nylon
- Volume:
- [short] 4300 cu in; [regular] 4700 cu in; [tall] 5000 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- 2 aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel
- Shoulder Straps:
- thermoformed
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes, lumbar pack
- Access:
- top, side, bottom
- Pockets:
- 2 lid, 1 front, 2 side
- Weight:
- 3100 g
- Recommended Use:
- weekend to week-long backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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