Gear Review
Arc'teryx Naos 55 Backpack - 3230-3600cu in
does this pack make me look waterproof?
By spacecowbo625691
Ranked #1182 - 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
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.
2 Comments Last Reply: July 17, 2010 By: Sean Chism
Yes the main compartment is just as waterproof as any other roll top dry bag on the market. It can withstand being submerged totaly. Just like any dry bag out there, if you leave it submerged long enough water will work it's way in.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
So does that mean that this pack (or at least the main chamber of it) is actually submergeable? There seems to be lots of conflicting reports on this point. I'd like something that'll fall in the river and keep my gear 100% dry...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes