Gear Review
Arc'teryx Naos 55 Backpack - 3230-3600cu in
does this pack make me look waterproof?
By spacecowbo625691
Ranked #87 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
September 1, 2008
hey. just took this pack sans lid for a day hike to see how it would do. held up nicely just as it did on the overnighter i took it on a few weeks before.
as a point of curiosity, today at the waterfall/swimming hole, i threw the pack in the water and used it as a flotation device. overall a success, but beware of the outer zippered pockets.. i failed to remember the drainage hole at the bottom of the large one and how the small one is only kept separate by some stretchy, non-water resistant material. i'd imagine the lid isnt dunkable either, but that's for me to find out later.
as a response to the guy who said it was an odd shape at the bottom: i just pack in my sleeping bag without the stuff sack. it fills in the space nicely and you can just cram stuff on top of it. its worry-free, even with my down bag since.. well.. its a drysack.
my straps squeak too.. not sure what to do about that. great pack though. cant wait to use it again.
View Details: Arc'teryx Naos 55 Backpack - 3230-3600cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Seam sealed VaporTight fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 3230cu in(53L), [R] 3420cu in (55L), [T] 3600cu in (59L)
- Suspension:
- Pre-formed shoulder straps and waist-belt, Monoframe back panel with two aluminum stays
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- The whole bag is waterproof
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Recommended Use:
- Multi-day backpacking in extremely wet weather
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 6oz, [R] 4lb 10oz, [T] 4lb 14oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.