Gear Review
Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack - 4270-4640cu in
If I ever fell in love with a backpack, my Naos 70 is the one!
By bac2460077
Ranked #211 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
October 6, 2008
Within months I tried a lot of different backpacks but fell in love with the Naos. When the '07 model went half-price I had to invest the money. It is the first 'expensive' backpack I owned and ever since, all my friend's backpacks feel saggy and uncomfortable on my back. It is true, the packing needs consideration and good planning, but I think this is always important when going into the outdoors. I only encountered medium rain with the pack. BUT: when hiking in lots of sand and dust recently i realized, waterproof means dust-proof and even insect-proof too. my gear stayed perfectly dry and clean. /// Once i carried 15 Kilos (33 lb) with my backpack and surprisingly long it felt comfortable. I don't have a hyper-strong back but could handle the weight well.
In Switzerland one hiker called my Naos the 'Porsche' of the trekking-packs. I started to believe him already.
If you consider this extraordinary backpack, be sure to get it on your back first, loaded with i.e. sandbags to simulate the trekking-feel. If it feels right, I can highly recommend buying it.
View Details: Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack - 4270-4640cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Seam-sealed VaporTight fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 4270cu in (70L), [R] 4450cu in (73L), [L] 4640cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- Pre-formed shoulder straps & 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
- External Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 14oz (2200g), [R] 5lb 1oz (2300g), [L] 5lb 5oz (2400g)
- Recommended Use:
- Extended backpacking in wet weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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