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ARC'TERYX Altra 65

Brand: Arc'Teryx Gear Reviews

Model: Altra 65


New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year’s Gear Guide)Design: Sized for gear-heavy weekends or light-and-fast multi-day trips, this lightweight pack combines our AC2 technology—GridLockTM adjustable shoulder straps, bonded MonoFrameTM, and rotating Load Transfer DiscTM— with lighter materials and breathable suspension components. The Altra 65
features a full length inverted U-zipper for quick panel-loading access.

Features: Pivoting hipbelt with Load Transfer DiscTM provides increased
agility and stability • ARC’TERYX AC2 suspension system • GridLockTM
shoulder strap adjustment system • Anatomically shaped shoulder straps
• Modular sternum strap • Breathable shoulder straps and hipbelt
• Thermoformed triple-density hipbelt • Top loading • Panel loading
• Extendable collar with drawcord for additional capacity • Removable/
extendable top lid with two zippered compartments • Four compression straps – two on each side • Padded compression wings allow additional storage configurations • Micro daisy chains • HydroPortTM • Internal hydration pocket with zip • Kangaroo pocket with top compression strap • Map pocket • Two stretch-mesh pockets with elastic drawcord • Full length U-zipper access • Laminated zipper protector, doubles as a compression storage flap • Reinforced high wear areas • Key clip • Padded bottom • Twin removable aluminum stays

Materials: 100D Invista HT Mini RipstopTM with silicone and PU coatings • 420ACT FabricTM • 420D Invista HT Plain Weave • EV®50 foam • HypalonTM trim • SpacermeshTM • 210D RipstormTM with silicone and PU coatings • 840D Stretch mesh • EV®50 Perforated foam • 6061 aluminum stays • Plastazote® HD80®

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