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Arc'teryx Acrux 65 Backpack - 3900-4270 cu in

Arc'teryx Acrux 65 Backpack - 3900-4270 cu in description

Arc'teryx made the Acrux 65 Backpack with 4090cu in of waterproof storage and a low 4lb 3oz weight for alpine climbers casting off on massive routes.

Bottom Line: Bring the lightweight, waterproof Arc'teryx Acrux 65 Backpack on the five-day alpine assault you've been training for.

The Acrux is built so well, I really do expect it to last forever. Super Durable, Great Pack!! Initially I was sceptical of its minimalistic waist belt/ suspension system, but has proven to handle loads very well. I couldn't be happier with the simplistic design, it is versatile/ functional and YES you can carry skis "A" framed, using the compression straps. Being completely seam sealed and waterproof does make this the coolest pack ever.

I was looking for a lightweight pack. Despite the fact that my old one is more than 15 years old, nothing was as light as it (Karrimor Alpinist), apart from the GoLite which looked too flimsy. The Acrux 65 was the next best, but is still 0.5kg heavier. When looking at the pack, it is surprising it is so light, given the large amount of heavy waterproof material. The closure is very waterproof, and the whole pack stayed dry during a snowy backpacking trip. The negatives are the narrow bottom of the pack, which makes it hard to fit a sleeping bag in across the bottom. Also, the rubberized inner surface makes it hard to slide things down to the bottom. It could do with a compression strap on the large top lid. The positives: lightweight (relative to the competition), very comfortable, and very clean external design.