Gear Review
Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in
Overengineering?
By Anonymous
Ranked #1155 - Backpacks
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
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Ripstorm nylon
- Volume:
- [Short] 4300cu in (76L); [Regular] 4700cu in (80L); [Tall] 5000cu in (84L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel, Thermoformed straps
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Lumbar Pack
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side, bottom
- External Pockets:
- 2 Lid, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Short] 6lb 10oz (3000g); [Regular] 6lb 13oz (3100g); [Tall] 7lb 1oz (3200g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend to week-long backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
Change me.