Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Overengineering?
By Anonymous
Ranked #742 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
October 18, 2004
I was trying to get the old Bora 80, but it seems it's no longer available. The new one is fine but I don't like the waterproof fabric that just adds weight and does not do the job as good as a raincover. The old one was awesome, had better visual colors, better stitchings and tougher fabric. All Arc'teryx did was to change that and put on some new waterproof fabric, keep the same suspention and stray away from their "Change the Status Quo" Doctrine. To put it simply this pack is too overengineered and the old one was better. Still trying to get the old one.
View Details: Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 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.