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The Men's Altra 65 Backpack by Arcteryx is sized for gear-heavy weekends or light-and-fast multi-day trips, this lightweight pack combines the AC2 technology-GridLock adjustable shoulder straps, bonded MonoFrame, and rotating Load Transfer Disc-with lighter materials and breathable suspension components. The Altra 65 delivers maximum load control and warm weather comfort, and includes a full length inverted U-zipper for quick panel-loading access.

DECENT FEATURES of the Arcteryx Men's Altra 65 Backpack

• Lightweight
• Pivoting hipbelt with Load Transfer Disc provides increased agility and stability
• Top grab handle
• Twin removable aluminum stays for durable support
• Padded bottom
• Full length U-zipper access
• Laminated zipper protector, doubles as a compression storage flap
• Reinforced high wear areas
• Key clip
• GridLock shoulder strap adjustment system
• Anatomically shaped shoulder straps
• Modular sternum strap
• Adjustable shoulder straps
• Thermoformed triple-density hipbelt
• Panel loading
• Four compression straps - two on each side
• Top loading pack with full-length U-zipper access
• Load Transfer Disc for increased agility and stability on rough terrain
• Twin removable aluminum stays for durable support
• Arc'teryx AC2 (Advanced Composite Construction) suspension system
• Breathable, anatomically shaped shoulder straps fasten to main pack with customized GridLock adjustment system
• Extendable collar with drawcord for additional capacity
• Removable/ extendable top lid with two zippered compartments
• Padded compression wings allow additional storage configurations
• Micro daisy chains
• Stretch-mesh stash pockets on hipbelt, kangaroo pocket with top compression strap, map pocket, and two stretch-mesh pockets
• Hydration system features internal zippered hydration pocket, HydroPort opening, and modular hose clip
• Activity: Trekking

The SPECS

• Material: 100D Invista HT Mini Ripstop with silicone and PU coatings
• 420act fabric
• 420D Invista HT Plain Weave
• EV50 foam
• Hypalon trim
• Spacermesh
• 210D Ripstorm with silicone and PU coatings
• 840D Stretch mesh
• EV50 Perforated foam
• 6005 M-Bar custom extruded stays
• Plastazote HD80

• Weight: 81 oz / 2.3 kg
• Volume: 4577 cubic inches / 65 liter
• Extend To: 5004 cubic inches / 72 liter

• Weight: 85 oz / 2.4 kg
• Volume: 4821 cubic inches / 69 liter
• Extend To: 5248 cubic inches / 75 liter

• Surface clean only

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