arcteryx pack

[superB]

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.

[superB]

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.

[sparverius]

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

[emperorMA]

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

[Le Piston]

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.

[keenwesh]

+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!

[summitchaserCJB]

ya, I tend to always fill whatever pack I bring. So my Arcteryx 60L works for most things.

[B Freeman]

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.