Bora 80 Backpack by ARCTERYX

by Arc'teryx

Product Features

• Double layered fabric bottom
• Six external compression straps
• Full length side zip
• Interchangeable unisex dual density shoulder straps
• Interchangeable unisex thermoformed hipbelt

Product Description

210286 Features: Keeps pack contents safe and dry with Ripstorm fabric that sheds snow and resists abrasion; durable superpack nylon reinforcements Loads are spread over large areas of contact in the suspension system and backpanel by use of Vapor thermoforming technology that anatomically conforms the components to your body Occipital cavity cradles your head and the pivoting hipbelt design lets you hips move freely for more comfortable carry Large kangaroo pocket with drain hole and separate sleeping bag compartment Attach additional gear with 2 external daisy chains, hypalon and Velcro ice axe holders and water bottle pockets Full-length side zip allows you to quickly find gear and pack easily Compress the load for stability with 6 external compression straps Key clip, hose clip, a removable-stowable lid and interchangeable suspension components round out the features Specifications: Capacity: 4390 to 4940 cu in (Small to extended); 4700 to 5250 cu in (Regular to extended); 5000 to 5550 cu in (Tall to extended) Weight: 6 lb 10 oz (Small); 6 lb 13 oz (Regular); 7 lb 1 oz (Tall) Fits torso: 16 to 19 inches (Small); 18 to 21 inches (Regular); 20 to 23 inches (Tall) Material: 420-denier nylon to 630-denier nylon Frame Material: HDPE Access: top, bottom, side Number of pockets: main compartment + 2 pockets

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012PQX80
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,635 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bombproof, January 22, 2011

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CAE - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bora 80 Backpack by ARCTERYX (Misc.)

I have a 2007 model Arc'teryx Bora 80 medium, and if you're ever looking to buy another pack after you buy this one, you will have no excuse because it just doesn't wear out. My Bora looks and performs exactly like the day I first put it on. I've crammed it full for weeklong trips in the Grand Tetons and the Wind River Range, and it is a monster. I've disassembled and washed it twice in a front loading washer over the years, to get out all the dried sweat, and it comes out like a rose. I don't know if I would give up my best boots before I'd let someone take it away. It weights 6+ pounds empty, but the perceived weight when it is topped off is much less. Great suspension system.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best packs ever made, January 14, 2012

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Joseph Bates "My average review score is 3.74... (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bora 80 Backpack by ARCTERYX (Misc.)

I rate items based on three criteria - Does it work as advertised? Does the value justify the cost? Does it improve my life? I put my recommendation at the top, then answer those three questions below.

RECOMMENDATION

I love this pack. I went through a lot of packs before finding one that worked. I can recommend it purely on performance and durability, but especially for skinny dudes, this pack rocks. It has the beefiest hip belt you're ever going to find, and that single factor is probably why I'm still backpacking. Bleeding hips is not fun.

FUNCTIONALITY

It's a very simple pack - not a lot of bells and whistles. The brain detaches and becomes a day pack. The zippers are super sturdy, as is all the material on the pack. I've taken mine into the backcountry on probably 20 extended treks in the last decade, and not a single thing on that pack has broken down.

VALUE

Definitely on the expensive end for an 80L pack, but a decade later, this is not a purchase I regret. A huge component of backpacking is pain management, and if your hip belt just flat out doesn't work for you, you'll be miserable. The Bora80 saved me from that, and kept me out on the trail.

DOES IT IMPROVE MY LIFE?

For me, having the right gear is great, even moreso when it looks cool. The friend I usually hike with, despite having an awesome Norwegian pack himself, is always jealous of the nice, compact, vertical bullet shape I can get that sucker into. The bullet is very outdoor chic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection, November 13, 2011

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R65 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bora 80 Backpack by ARCTERYX (Misc.)

I just returned last week from a pack trip in the blowing snow. My pack was laying in the snow all the time I had if off. All my gear stayed perfectly dry.

I have used this pack for 3 seasons and it is absolutely the most comfortable pack I know of. I feel that the extra weight of the empty pack is offset by the excellent comfort when carrying heavy loads.

This pack will haul as much weight as you dare put in it, PERIOD!

If I had to buy another pack, I would get this one again.

It looks just as great today as when I bought it. It is made from the best fabric. I love the water resistance. The zippers have the nice water seals as well.

They hit one out of the park with this pack.

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