ARC'TERYX Bora 65
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Brand: Arc'Teryx Gear Reviews
Model: Bora 65
Light and Stable
“Very stable and simple, with the ability to shrink or expand with your load,” wrote one tester after carrying this stripped-down pack on Bryce Canyon’s 24-mile Under-the-Rim Trail. He found the flexible, no-stay suspension carried up to 35 pounds well (above that, the weight hangs too much off the shoulders).
The single-compartment packbag is sized just right for mountain layers, a down bag, small tent, pad, ministove, and two to five days of supplies. But it’s not completely stripped-down; there are quick-release side compression straps, an extendable top lid, deep stretch wand/bottle pockets, and front compression straps. It’s a versatile pack that’s in its element on any ultralight trip and especially on scrambles where stability is key. Quibbles: The stretch bottle pockets are tough to reach, and we’d love a pair of pockets on the hipbelt. $180; 3,600 cu. in.; 3 lbs. 1 oz. Granitegear.com
Extra-long weekends require more food and gear, and with our thermoformed suspension system the additional load is a pleasure to carry. With a larger volume kangaroo pocket and full-length WaterTight side zipper, loading and finding gear is quick and easy.
Double layered fabric pack bottom Four external compression straps
Full-length side zip Hose clip Interchangeable unisex dual density shoulder straps Interchangeable unisex thermoformed hipbelt Kangaroo pocket with drain hole Key clip Sleeping bag compartment Thermoformed back panel Two external daisy chains, ice axe keepers, and water bottle pockets WaterTight zippers