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4000-5000+ cu.in.

  • Gregory Makalu Pro (4563 / 4lb 14oz)
  • Kelty Cloud 6500 (adjustable)
  • Arc'Teryx Bora 65 (4206 / 5lb 8oz)


    Kelty Cloud 6500

    For extended winter mountaineering adventures. Alpinists can now haul their heavy winter gear without adding weight to their load.

    For more info or to "Secure" ORDER the Kelty Cloud 6500 from Backcountry Gear Ltd.

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    Features:

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  • Fully customizable expedition pack for the ultralight mountaineer and the minimalist backpacker 
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  • Undyed Spectra fabric with Kevlar combination thread 
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  • All components (listed below) are customizable (i.e., they are detachable) 
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  • Large side pockets 
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  • Shovel/crampon pouch 
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  • Gear loops 
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  • Side and center compression straps 
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  • LightBeam frame 
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  • Ice axe loops 
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  • Folded foam pad 

    Specs:

    Use:  Climbing/Mountaineering
    Backpacking/Hiking 
    Type:  Expedition 
    Material: Spectra 
    Frame:  Internal HDPE Mid-Back Framesheet 
    Weight:  1.25 lbs. (Base) 


    Arc'Teryx Bora 65
    Arc'Teryx Bora 65

    The Arc'teryx Bora 65 has a large kangaroo pocket with dual daisy chains holds everything from a snow shovel to shell clothing; is accessible from the top or front and has a large drain hole.

    Lower sleeping bag compartment with adjustable, roll-up divider. Anatomic back panel. Side zipper for convenient access to main compartment.

    Top pocket/fanny pack for summit trips and short day hikes - features a lumbar pad and triangular wings integrated composite load transfer rods. Large, HDPE reinforced occipital cavity between tops of stays. One "Axe Keeper".

    Small: 4022 cu. in. / 66 litres. 5 lbs 8 oz / 2.50 kg.
    Regular: 4206 cu. in. / 69 litres. 5 lbs 14 oz / 2.67 kg.
    Tall: 4328 cu. in. / 71 litres. 6 lbs 2 oz / 2.78 kg.

    Frame Sizes:

    Small -- torso 16"-19"
    Regular -- torso 18"-21"
    Tall -- torso 20"-23"

    For more info or to "Secure" ORDER the Arc'Teryx Bora 65 from REI just type in Arc' Teryx in the search box below:

    Features:

    • large kangaroo pocket with dual daisy chains holds everything from a snow shovel to shell clothing; is accessible form the top or front and has a large drain hole
    • lower sleeping bag compartment with adjustable, roll-up divider
    • anatomic back panel
    • side zipper for convenient access to main compartment
    • top pocket/fanny pack for summit trips and short day hikes - features a lumbar pad and triangular wings going to a 2" webbing belt
    • 6061-T6 aluminum V-stay suspension system with integrated composite load transfer rods
    • large, HDPE reinforced occipital cavity between tops of stays
    • one "Axe Keeper"


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