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Arc'teryx Bora 80 Backpack - 4390-5000cu in

Item #ARC0652 | 31 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Overengineering?

By 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.

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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:
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 

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