For a week's trek or longer, count on the Bora 80 with thoughtfully designed suspension and loads of room for backcountry and mountaineering use. Main compartment features top-loading and side-zippered access for extensive entrance to all corners of the pack. V-stay suspension system with load-transfer rods helps distribute the load evenly between shoulders and hips. Laminated four-layer foam hipbelt is thermo-formed to fit the shape of your hips and reduce pressure points; adjustable angle offers an individual fit. Thermo-formed foam backpanel with ventilation channels and anatomically curved, padded shoulder straps add comfort. High-density polyurethane (HDPE) framesheet protects your back from bulky and pointy items and supports heavy loads. New, injection-molded external occipital cavity creates a permanent 3D space for full head mobility. Large, self-draining front kangaroo pocket holds bulky or wet gear and is accessible from top or front. Zippered, lower sleeping bag compartment is created by the adjustable, roll-up divider. Eliminating zipper flaps, the easy-to-use WaterTight?äó zippers are designed for protection in extremely wet weather. Top lid pocket can be removed to become a waistpack for summit attempts or short day hikes. Underside of lid features a hydration zip pocket for holding a reservoir plus an exit port for its drinking tube (reservoir sold separately). Includes dual daisy chains, wand pockets and dual ice axe/tool loops for carrying bulky gear outside the pack. Made of RipStorm?äó nylon and 420-denier WaterTight?äó fabric, with an impregnated polyurethane backing, for abrasion- and water-resistance.

Backpackers with grand ambitions and a lot of gear can count on the Bora 95 with its thoughtfully designed suspension and loads of room! Main compartment features top-loading and side-zippered access for extensive entrance to all corners of the pack. V-stay suspension system with load-transfer rods helps distribute the load evenly between shoulders and hips. Laminated four-layer foam hipbelt is thermo-formed to fit the shape of your hips and reduce pressure points; adjustable angle offers an individual fit. Thermo-formed foam backpanel with ventilation channels and anatomically curved, padded shoulder straps add comfort. High-density polyurethane (HDPE) framesheet protects your back from bulky and pointy items and supports heavy loads. New, injection-molded external occipital cavity creates a permanent 3D space for full head mobility. Large, self-draining front kangaroo pocket holds bulky or wet gear and is accessible from top or front. Zippered, lower sleeping bag compartment is created by the adjustable, roll-up divider. Eliminating zipper flaps, the easy-to-use WaterTight?äó zippers are designed for protection in extremely wet weather. Top lid pocket can be remove to become a waistpack for summit attempts or short day hikes. Underside of lid features a hydration zip pocket for holding a reservoir plus an exit port for its drinking tube (reservoir sold separately). Includes dual daisy chains, wand pockets and dual ice axe/tool loops for carrying bulky gear outside the pack. Made of RipStorm?äó nylon and 420-denier WaterTight?äó fabric, with an impregnated polyurethane backing, for abrasion- and water-resistance.

Arc'teryx is known for their innovative products, and this groundbreaking model brings a new level to performance with a completely waterproof design! Made with revolutionary 420Advanced Composite Textile VaporTight?äó material to keep contents dry. Top-loading main compartment features a DryBag?äó lid-closure system for easy packing and added weatherproofing. WaterTight?äó zippers on all pockets prevent water penetration. All seams are sealed for weather-tight protection. New, Gridlock?äó adjustable shoulder strap suspension system lets you adjust vertically and horizontally for a perfect fit. MonoFrame?äó backpanel is thin and light with EVA foam, Kydex plastic and 2 aluminum stays to create a direct link between back, suspension and bag. Radially formed shoulder straps and Radially formed Binary?äó hipbelt offer a nice fit. Hipbelt suspension features a Load Transfer Disc?äó for superior range of motion and easy disconnect from pack. Simply grab hipbelt at center, twist in counter-clockwise direction and belt releases from center disc; reverse actions to connect. Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket with a waterproof port for drinking tube (reservoir sold separately). Zippered large Kangaroo side pocket and zippered smaller pocket on other side for storage of oft-used items. All molded components and suspension system are laminated and bonded for superior strength.

Outside Buyers Guide '07 says, ''...as comfortable as it is tough.''. Hit the trail, breathe deep and leave your cares behind with this lightweight, multi-day pack. 3D molded composite TopoFlex?äó framesheet with soft foam padding and padded ergonomic harness offers support for loads of 40 pounds or less. Engineered with three zones of flexibility, the TopoFlex framesheet flexes like your back: springy lumbar zone, semi-rigid mid back and a rigid upper. Floating lid removes and turns into a waistpack with a preattached hipbelt for day hiking. Full-length, single vertical front zipper opens wide to give complete access to the contents of the pack. Lid and front access feature tough, waterproof RiRi Aquazip?äó zippers to keep the elements out. Durastretch side pockets are large enough for quart water bottles or fuel bottles and do not snag on brush. Dual ice axe loops for strapping on tools and trekking poles are reflective for increased visibility. Features adjustable dual-density foam laminated shoulder straps with 4 inches of fine tuning for each size. Removable dual-density foam laminated hipbelt naturally rotates to follow and move with your hip motion.

The Gregory Denali Pro pack is touted as the "Best Value Expedition Pack" in the 2003 Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide! Denali Pro offers load support, custom fit and easy access for mountaineers and trekkers who demand performance without compromise. Foam-padded, contoured shoulder straps with Auto-Cant?äó design fit a wide range of shoulders and adjust automatically to varying trail conditions. Soft, thermo-formed foam back panel with cushion inserts and molded air channels offers breathable comfort. Dual-density foam-padded hipbelt is pre-curved to hug the hips and provide greater comfort and load-carrying support. Light HDPE framesheet with cutouts and dual aluminum stays provide an optimal blend of stiffness and torsional flex. Sleeping bag compartment features a separate zippered entry and a removable divider. The Gregory Denali Pro pack offers 2 ways to get at your gear: top-loading and front pocket access to the main compartment. Mesh pocket divider zips closed to keep contents of the front pocket separate from the main bag; unzips for easy access to the main compartment. Removable top lid converts to a waist pack for quick hikes away from camp. 2 large mesh side pockets let you keep essentials close at hand. Internal mesh sleeve holds a hydration reservoir (sold separately) for hands-free hydration on the go. Includes vinyl-reinforced ski slots, dual ice axe/tool loops and a daisy chain for attaching additional gear. Top and side compression straps along with quick-release sleeping pad straps help stabilize the load. The Gregory Denali Pro pack is made of durable Cordura?« nylon with Spectra?«-reinforced nylon stress points that offer strength and abrasion resistance. Waterproof Shelter-Rite?äó material covers the bottom of the pack to provide long-lasting wear and protection from the elements.

This lightweight, sleek, top-loading expedition pack features legendary Gregory?« quality with a simple design for ultimate stability and comfort. Flo-Form?« II molded shoulder harness features a soft layer next to your skin for cushioning; denser layers behind it provide form and support. Foam-padded, contoured shoulder straps with Auto-Cant?äó harness self-adjusts to fit a wide range of shoulders in various physical activities. Dual-density Wilderness Waistbelt is pre-curved to eliminate wrinkles, hugging the hips to provide increased comfort and load-carrying control. Back panel is lined with AeroTech?äó mesh with a vertical chimney vent that helps to move moisture away from your. Ultra-light floating partial framesheet and two aluminum stays provide an optimal blend of stiffness and torsional flex. Top lid pocket with water-resistant zipper for extra storage; stash a reservoir (sold separately) for hands-free hydration. Two large mesh side pockets let you keep essentials close at hand or tote extra water. Includes detachable gear racking system and bungee, two ice axe/tool loops and two daisy chains for lashing on extra gear. Top- and side-compression straps help stabilize and control the load. Body is constructed of rip-stopping 210-denier Dyneema?« fabric, pound-for-pound stronger than steel! Pack bottom is made from 1000-denier Cordura?« nylon for long-lasting wear and durable protection from the elements.

With all-angle access, loads of organization and increased capacity, the Gregory Whitney pack is built for those who wander. Response Custom Fit Suspension?äó system pivots to adjust hipbelt to your hip angle; system also pivots to mirror your body as it moves. Quick-Adjust hipbelt adjusts to five different hipbelt angles with a simple pull of a quick release tab. HDPE framesheet with twin 7075-T6 aluminum stays and an anti-barreling cross-stay prevents barreling under heavy loads. 3-D precurved hipbelt and harness use dual-density foams laminated to the surface fabric, resulting in cushioning without pinching or binding. Ventilated dual-density molded foam backpanel moves moisture off the back. Design offers four ways to get at your gear in the main compartment via top-loading, front panel, side and bottom accesses. Side compression straps secure both large and small loads for optimal stability. Hydration-compatible design features a reservoir sleeve and drink-tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately). Features dual hipbelt pockets, side stretch pocket, hide-away water bottle pocket and stash pocket. Large front zip pocket keeps bulky gear easily accessible. Removable top lid pocket converts to a lumbar pack and lets you keep compass, maps, small essentials and raingear close at hand. Rubberlike thermoplastic elastomer covers the bottom of the pack, providing long-lasting wear and waterproof protection from the elements. Features 210-denier ripstop nylon and nylon twill for strength, durability and lightness.

When you're packing along the kitchen sink and more, reach for the Kelty Red Cloud 5600 to comfortably haul your gear for a weekend outing or a luxurious overnight. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) framesheet and lightweight I-beam aluminum stays provide load support, stability and shock absorption. Quick rip-and-stick adjustment allows the shoulder strap system to easily slide up and down on pack's frame to fit torsos of various lengths. Padded, S-shaped shoulder straps contour to your body without rubbing or chaffing. Contoured, dual-density foam hipbelt features a HDPE reinforcement that evens out pressure against hips providing comfortable load support. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulley-like Scherer Cinch?äó doubles hipbelt tightening force. Combination front-panel and top-loading design provides complete access to all corners of the pack. Zipper-accessed sleeping bag compartment has an internal zip-out divider and external sleeping-pad straps. Main compartment can hold a hydration reservoir and features drinking tube ports on lid (reservoir sold separately). 2 spacious zippered side pockets, 2 mesh water bottle pockets and a large front pocket with organizer keep all of your often-used essentials handy. Daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs let you strap on extras to the outside of the pack. Removable, floating top pocket converts to a waistpack for forays away from base camp. Spindrift collar cinches down over the main compartment to seal out rain or snow. Side compression straps secure and stabilize the load.

What's cheaper than an RV and comes with a key to the stars above? The Kelty Red Cloud 6650 backpack, of course! It hauls your gear for a weekend outing or a luxurious overnight. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) framesheet and lightweight I-beam aluminum stays provide load support, stability and shock absorption. Quick rip-and-stick adjustment allows the shoulder strap system to easily slide up and down on pack's frame to fit torsos of various lengths. Padded, S-shaped shoulder straps contour to your body without rubbing or chaffing. Contoured, dual-density foam hipbelt features a HDPE reinforcement that evens out pressure against hips providing comfortable load support. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulley-like Scherer Cinch?äó doubles hipbelt tightening force. Combination front-panel and top-loading design provides complete access to all corners of the pack. Zipper-accessed sleeping bag compartment has an internal zip-out divider and external sleeping-pad straps. Main compartment can hold a hydration reservoir and features drinking tube ports on lid (reservoir sold separately). 2 spacious zippered side pockets, 2 mesh water bottle pockets and a large front pocket with organizer keep all of your often-used essentials handy. Daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs let you strap on extras to the outside of the pack. Removable, floating top pocket converts to a waistpack for forays away from base camp. Spindrift collar cinches down over the main compartment to seal out rain or snow. Side compression straps secure and stabilize the load.

This lightweight mountaineering pack features a custom-moldable hipbelt and a streamlined design for backcountry pursuits. Top-loading pack shaves weight with its lightweight yet tough 210-denier high-tenacity double-ripstop nylon construction. The new AirScape Suspension uses peripheral rods, a nubbed foam back panel and an internal framesheet. Running down the sidewall, the peripheral rods anchor to load lifters and hipbelt, actively transferring load and resisting sag. Providing superior load support is the removable IsoForm CM (Custom Moldable) hipbelt, a 3D dual-density foam contoured and anatomically shaped. Osprey's certified Custom Molding available in all REI stores?Çöcheck your local store for a custom hipbelt molding oven. ErgoPull hipbelt closure provides extra leverage in cinching, drawing tension along top and bottom--not through the center--relieving hipbone pressure. IsoForm dual-density foam harness with Spacer Mesh promotes airflow and wicks away moisture during warm weather and intense activity. Externally accessible bottom compartment accommodates all types of sleeping bags. Top pocket can be removed and converted into a lumbar pack; IsoForm hipbelt on pack can be removed and slid onto lumbar pack for comfortable carrying. Dual-entry side mesh pockets keep essentials easily accessible, and a built-in front mesh pocket accepts Osprey Excessories for added capacity. Front compression wings let you securely compress the contents of the pack, whether full or nearly empty, without sag or load distortion. Ski straps, ice axe tool loops, sleeping pad straps and extendable lid accommodate a variety of alpine gear. Hydration-compatible design features reservoir sleeve and dual drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately).

The customizable Argon 110 pack is a large load hauler for expedition backpacking with impressive weight transfer, saving your back and shoulders. AirScape backpanel features three sections of ridged foam and a central air chimney for increased ventilation. BioForm CM?äó A/X hipbelt has heat-moldable laminated foam and internal seams providing a personalized fit while relieving hipbone pressure. Osprey's certified Custom Molding available in most stores?Çöcheck your local REI store for a custom hipbelt molding oven. Lightweight, removable sil nylon AquaSource hydration sleeve converts to a hydration pack for day-tripping (reservoir sold separately). Removable top lid has one compartment with a waterproof zipper and lash-on points; converts to a lumbar pack with AirScape lumbar pad. ReCurve suspension?Çöwith an HDPE framesheet, two aluminum stays and dual aluminum rods?Çöoptimizes fit and load transfer. Running down the sidewall, ReCurve aluminum rods create a pretensioned lift mechanism, actively transferring load to your hips and resisting sag. Load-lifter straps act with ReCurve rods and framesheet to draw load snug against your back for increased control and stability. Gender specific, the interchangeable, laminated dual-density shoulder straps adjust easily to fit a man's shoulder and chest contours. You have complete access to the main compartment with top-loading and zippered side-access design. Externally accessible, wide-mouth sleeping bag compartment accommodates large synthetic bags. Side pockets, one zippered and one mesh, keep essentials handy, and double as slots for hauling skis in the traditional A-frame style. StraightJacket compression wings securely compress the contents of the pack whether full or nearly empty, without sag or load distortion.

Carrying on the Osprey legacy, the customizable Argon 85 pack for extended trips offers impressive load transfer, saving your back and shoulders. AirScape backpanel features three sections of ridged foam and a central air chimney for increased ventilation. BioForm CM?äó A/X hipbelt has heat-moldable laminated foam and internal seams providing a personalized fit while relieving hipbone pressure. Osprey's certified Custom Molding available in most stores?Çöcheck your local REI store for a custom hipbelt molding oven. Lightweight, removable sil nylon AquaSource hydration sleeve converts to a hydration pack for day-tripping (reservoir sold separately). Removable top lid has one compartment with a waterproof zipper and lash-on points; converts to a lumbar pack with AirScape lumbar pad. ReCurve supsension optimizes fit and load transfer; features an HDPE framesheet, two aluminum stays and dual aluminum rods. Running down the sidewall, ReCurve aluminum rods create a pretensioned lift mechanism that resists sag and actively transfers load to hips. Load-lifter straps act with ReCurve rods and framesheet to draw load snug against your back for increased control and stability. Gender specific, the interchangeable, laminated dual-density shoulder straps adjust easily to fit a man's shoulder and chest contours. Provides complete access to main compartment via top-loading and side zippered openings. Externally accessible, wide-mouth sleeping bag compartment accommodates large synthetic bags. Side pockets, one zippered and one mesh, keep essentials handy and secure and double as slots for hauling skis A-frame style. StraightJacket wings let you securely compress the contents of the pack, whether it's full or nearly empty, without sag or load distortion. Wings buckle across the front when full; for small loads, connect straps to buckles at the edge of the backpanel, cinching one panel over the other.