Gear Review
Arc'teryx Maia 50 Backpack - 2865-3234cu in - Women's
Good Pack
By Anonymous
Ranked #136 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 24, 2007
I should start off by saying I am a man, not a woman. But weighing less than 120 pounds with a 28 inch waist the men's version of this pack did not fit right -- especially in the hip belt.
Downsides: (1) The pack is not especially light -- and I felt it on the trail. If you want a light pack get an Osprey. (2) The pack is quite expensive -- you'd have to look hard to find more pricey gear at 50 liters. This pack is for the truly self indulgent (yep, that's me).
Upsides: (1) It's waterproof. (2) It has a simple, clean design without all those fussy little details that crowd cheaper gear trying hard to look expensive. (3) It's tough and very well made. (4) It looks great.
The colors are a bit of a stretch -- I wouldn't be seen carrying a lime green pack and I'm quite in touch with my "feminine side." But the sapphire one was tolerable yet distinctive.
I wish I was buying the thing now -- $50 off regular price is better than a kick in the teeth.
View Details: Arc'teryx Maia 50 Backpack - 2865-3234cu in - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420ACT fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 2865cu in (47L); [M] 3051cu in (50L); [L] 3234cu in (53L)
- Suspension:
- 6061 Aluminum stays, Thermoformed shoulder straps and waist-belt
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No, the bag is waterproof
- Access Types:
- Roll top
- External Pockets:
- 2 Lid, 1 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 6oz (2.1kg); [M] 4lb 8oz (2.2kg); [L] 5lb (2.3kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Overnight and weekend backpacking
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.