ARC'TERYX Quiver
For the price, the Lafuma Manang 65+20 packs a hard punch with superb padding and durability.
Brand: Arc'Teryx Gear Reviews
Model: Quiver
Killer Deal
Get a lot of pack for a little money with the Manang. “I hauled more than 40 pounds on a 35-mile trip through the Wind River Range,” said one tester, “and this top-loader performed way above its price range.” How? The Manang’s well-padded suspension includes shoulder straps with extra-cushy gel inserts, and the frame is plenty stiff for big loads, thanks to two aluminum stays and a rigid U-shaped tube.
The packbag is easy to load and organize, with a cavernous main compartment that has a vertical access zipper, lid and hipbelt pockets, and plenty of lashing options. Even more impressive: The mix of 840- and 420-denier fabric is bushwhack-durable, yet the pack is reasonably lightweight for the capacity. The catch? No sleeping-bag compartment, and the ladder-style, adjustable harness is not as stable as the best in this category. $180; 5,190 cu. in.; 5 lbs. 2 oz. Lafumausa.com
An easy-access, three-point suspension makes the Quiver perfect for days of quick hits and quad laps. Designed with room for the essentialsÐprobe, shovel, hydration bladder and other bits required for spontaneous shots of backcountry.
Alpine clips
Hydration bladder pocket
Hose clip
Full-length side zip
One front pocket
One main compartment
Padded bottom
Thermoformed back panel
Thermoformed shoulder strap
1″/38mm webbing hipbelt
Three point suspension system
WaterTight Zippers