Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
99%
By Taylor Arave
Ranked #367 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
June 2, 2008
Arc'teryx is so close on this one the design and materials are top notch. By far the most comfortable long haul pack I have worn. The only complaint is the retarded water bottle holders. If your not carrying a water bottle (i.e. a bladder in the pack instead) they make the small pouches otherwise useless. The water bottle holder should be removable. Other than that, stellar pack.
View Details: Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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
Change me.
5 Comments Last Reply: September 15, 2010 By: Phil Maher
Once you realize the intelligence and functionality of the design, nothing else makes sense.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
I love the bottle holders on the belt - they're so versatile. I like to carry a fuel bottle in one and a drinking water bottle in the other (don't mix them up!). Othertimes I use them to hold a sweat rag, or even granola bars.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
I disagree. I consider them to be an idiosyncrasy and something that simply takes a bit of getting used to, not a design flaw. I've never found the pockets to be hard to access or poorly placed. The bottle slides right in, and to get it out, the trick is to wring it up from the bottom like a tube of toothpaste (even with a insulation jacket on it). No bizarre yoga stretches required to reach back for a quick slug. I also like the fact that you'll never have an issue with having the bottle work it's way out like you would with a mesh side pocket. Not to mention that trying to do so with a huge load crammed in your pack is next to impossible anyway. Others are absolutely right about multiple uses- you can let it hang, or tuck it in. Great for storing knives, compasses, snacks, etc...
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
I just got this pack and i would have to agree. they would make awesome drop pouches for just about anything. pouches FTW!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Taylor: I mostly agree with your assessment of the water bottle holders, but I have found the water bottled puches useful for holding other items that I need easy access to. You probably know this, but you can tuck them away into the side pockets.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes