superB Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 im thinking about getting the altra 75 for weeklong trips. anyone have any commments on this model? is it worth the coin at $400 or can i get a similar pack for less. also looking at the bora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superB Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 ok i ended up getting the arcteryx bora 80. i chose it because it has 2 ax loops and is somewhat water resistant. it has a compartment for the sleeping bad that is even more water resistant. ill be breaking it in with a 6 dayer in the wind rivers. let you all know how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparverius Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) 80 liters seems excessive for week-long climbing trips. If you fill that pack up it is going to hurt! I carry a 55 liter pack on longer trips, as do most of my climbing partners. And I think our packs are a bit on the heavy side. Edited August 25, 2010 by sparverius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorMA Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Take a look at the Mammut Heron Light 65. Similar to the Arc'teryx, but lighter and less expensive. I love mine. Edited August 25, 2010 by emperorMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The REI Labor Day sale flyer just came out and they advertise the Osprey Aether 70 for $199.99. I have the Aether 60 and love it...but get what you really want for fit and features. I just figured you might find some use for the extra $200. I tend to agree with sparverius though and have also got the Osprey Exos 58...around $220 and 2.5 pounds. As long as I don't go over 40 pounds of load, it is comfortable and more durable than it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenwesh Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 +1 on not huge packs. I did the pickets traverse with a 4250 CI kelty. worked great, 9 days of food, rope, crampons, lots o shit. first day it was heavy (~50 pounds?) but by the end barely even felt it. I even jogged the last 2 miles of trail out goodell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summitchaserCJB Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 ya, I tend to always fill whatever pack I bring. So my Arcteryx 60L works for most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Freeman Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Certainly depends if you need rock and/or glacier gear. If not, you can get by much smaller. FWIW, I love my Altra 75... but I didnt pay $400 for it. At retail prices, there are some better values out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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