Arc'teryx Arrakis 65 Backpack

Voted Most Waterproof- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009
The ultimate in crossover versatility, the Arcteryx Arrakis 65 Backpack delivers year-round water resistant performance, built with 420ACT seam sealed construction and a unique RollTop closure system that allows for compression of the pack for a smaller load and 10 expandable liters of space when longer trips call for additional gear.

Built with a MonoFrame backpanel support system and a pivoting load transfer disc, the Arrakis enables you to carry a heavy load in comfort whether you are on a backcountry ski trip, multi-day backpacking excursion or a climbing expedition. A customizable Arcteryx Lash Ladder system accommodates ropes, camping gear, skis, or snowboard, and an external probe pocket allows for easy access to safety equipment in case of an emergency.

With pack access points including a full-length side zipper and large kangaroo pocket, you can locate your jacket when you break for lunch and keep your necessities handy without tearing open your whole pack.

• Fabric and materials: 420ACT fabric
• Spacermesh
• Tweave® Durastretch®
• 7075 aluminum stays
• Plazitozte® HD8-®
• Weather resistant and durable
• Extendable RollTop closure
• Fully seam sealed
• Laminated molded AC2 Fusion Points
• Load Transfer Disc
• MonoFrame backpanel
• GridLock adjustable shoulder-strap suspension system
• Side and front Lash-Ladder Fusion Points with removable webbing
• Radially formed shoulder straps
• Full-length side zip
• Large side access kangaroo pocket with drain hole
• Top Pocket with key ckip
• External probe/tool pocket
• Laminated pigment dyed WaterTight zips
• Hydration bladder sleeve and hose exit
• Hose clip
• Adjustable/removable sternum strap
• One Axio ice tool holder
• 3D shaping
• Mini-security pocket for ID cards or Recco® System
• Volume: 3844cu in / 63L (Regular), extends to 4393cu in / 72L
• Weight: 5lb 2oz / 2.4kg

Reviews - Arc'teryx Arrakis 65 Backpack

kane - 01-01-2010

Life saver and heavy duty backpack
I was hiking off trail in Allegheny national forest, tried to cross a river that was going 4 or 5 knots. Fell down and swept away by the current. I would not have survive if this bag was not able to hold in air and acted as a life raft as I went down the stream. This bag kept me floating. Went through couple of sheer rocks but never ripped. A good life raft right here. wishing they somehow had a separate strap for ropes and climbing gears.

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Xiaoqiu Zhou - 12-12-2009

Awesome pack
I am a missionary and work with Indigenous peoples in primitive conditions and in remote mountain and jungle environments for up to a month at a time. When I am in the field I am there for the duration no matter what; therefore, I need gear with outstanding performance and tough. This pack should have been named the bomb/ hurricane shelter. It's quality and construction are excellent! At first glance the harness mechanisms looked a little sketch, but once I set it up and checked it out it became apparent that simplicity and excellence makes perfect. When loaded, the hip belt moves so well with you that you could probably go dancing with this pack on. This pack is most definitely waterproof, it holds air so well that I believe I could use it as a flotation device. It measures right at 55 linear inches so it can be used as carry on luggage. The price is high; but unlike many purchases nowadays, you actually get what you pay for. The cons..... I would like to have one or two smaller outside pockets; other than that, this is a superb backpack that will probably provide me 10 years of heavy use.

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