Gear Review
Arc'teryx Naos 55 Backpack - 3230-3600cu in
Sweet pack, sweet suspension, a few quibbles
By Josh Orum
Ranked #1358 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
April 27, 2007
I should qualify this review by disclosing that this isn't the pack for me and I haven't used it on any serious hikes. That said, this is an awesome pack. It's basically a dry-bag with straps, but what straps they are! The suspension features this cool rotating thing that makes it very comfortable to wear (the Needle has something similar).
Quibbles: The bottom of the pack is small and oddly-shaped. My sleeping bag doesn't fit nicely, and I had to put other things below it to fill it out. Because it's basically a dry-bag, it doesn't have any give, and it's hard to slide things around inside. I had a very hard time getting my bear canister packed.
Overall, great pack. Not right for me. Also, really expensive, but if you're seriously considering it, that's probably not the deciding factor.
View Details: Arc'teryx Naos 55 Backpack - 3230-3600cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Seam sealed VaporTight fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 3230cu in(53L), [R] 3420cu in (55L), [T] 3600cu in (59L)
- Suspension:
- Pre-formed shoulder straps and waist-belt, Monoframe back panel with two aluminum stays
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- The whole bag is waterproof
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Recommended Use:
- Multi-day backpacking in extremely wet weather
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 6oz, [R] 4lb 10oz, [T] 4lb 14oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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