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Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack

Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack

Item # 733753
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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™ material to keep contents dry
  • Top-loading main compartment features a DryBag™ lid-closure system for easy packing and added weatherproofing
  • WaterTight™ zippers on all pockets prevent water penetration
  • All seams are sealed for weather-tight protection
  • Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket with a waterproof hydroport for drinking tube (reservoir sold separately)
  • Radially formed shoulder straps and Radially formed Binary™ hipbelt offer a nice fit
  • Hipbelt suspension features a Load Transfer Disc™ 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
  • 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
  • MonoFrame™ backpanel is thin and light with EVA foam, Kydex plastic and 2 aluminum stays to create a direct link between back, suspension and bag

    Specification for torso / waist and hips / base volume (cu. in. and liters) / weight are as follows:
  • Small - 16-19 in. / 27-32 in. / 3,230 cu. in. / 53 liters / 4 lbs. 6 oz.
  • Medium - 18-21 in. / 32-37 in. / 3,420 cu. in. / 56 liters / 4 lbs. 10 oz.
  • Large - 20-23 in. / 37-42 in. / 3,600 cu. in. / 59 liters / 4 lbs. 14 oz.

Imported.

Item 733753

Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderMen's
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume3,420 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric56 liters
Average weight4 lbs. 10 oz.
Average weight - metric2.09 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso18 - 21
Fits waist/hips32 - 37
MaterialUrethane-laminated nylon
Frame materialAluminum/plastic/EVA foam
Number of stays2
Number of pockets2 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack Customer Reviews

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Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack
 
4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to load (4)
  • Highly adjustable (4)
  • Large capacity (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended hikes (6)
    • Wet weather (6)
    • Heavy loads (4)
    • Light loads (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Oct

    20

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Excellent pack! Lightweight and easy!

    By Goodrich

    from Kirkland, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Lightweight
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Expensive
    • Lack of side pocket

    Best Uses

    • Extended Hikes
    • Light Loads
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

    Great pack! Some might consider it difficult to load since its basically one big bag, but in my experience, I always load and unload my bag contents every night (extract night/camp gear, hang bear bag, etc.). So I don't consider that a big deal. I like the fact I don't need to carry a rain cover. Good fit and comforable on long hikes. This pack would be perfect if it had side mesh pockets (either for water bottle or to rest gear in -- e.g. tent poles). Because of this shortcoming, I'd give it 4 1/2 stars if I could...its still a great pack.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    17

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Simply the best

    By BP Trekker

    from Kirkland, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

      This is simply the best backpack that has ever traversed these shoulders. 40lbs, 50 miles, 3 days on and around Mt Rainier and my hips shoulders and back were left joyously pain free. I hardly noticed the poundage I was carrying. No hip rubbing or shoulder strain! This simple, flexible yet tough backpack seems built to last. It makes this once price wary backpacking buyer feel that every wallet crunching cent spent was well worth its proverbial weight in gold. In my opinion A VERY SOLID BUY!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      8

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Compact and Outstanding

      By B Shizzle

      from Salt Lake City, UT

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Extended Hikes
        • Heavy Loads
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

        This pack has spent the last year in Zion Narrows, Havasupai, Buckskin Gulch (Paria), trekking in Nepal, snow camping in the Wasatch, and everywhere else I could manage to get it. It will comfortably carry 50# loads, and I have experienced zero discomfort on 20+ mile loaded jaunts. If you need big space, this pack is not for you, but if you carry light and go hard it is an absolute machine. Oh yeah, and it is TOTALLY waterproof. I mean this puppy would float to Mexico if you dropped it off Hoover Dam.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        8

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Solid & Simple

        By iterob

        from Georgia

        About Me Casual/ Recreational, Student

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • Light Loads
          • Travel
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

          From my experiences with backpacking, I find quite often that people lose sight of the experience due to too much focus on their gear. The simple and efficient design of this pack helps relieve such distractions. It's essentially one giant waterproof bag. You throw all you stuff in it and go - no looking back or double checking. You don't need to mess with waterproof stuff sacks or with fumbling around for rain covers. You also don't need to sort through 100 different zippers to remember which tiny compartment you put some obscure item in. Throw all your small things in the lid or throw them in a small bag and stuff it in the main compartment. The dry bag closure is deceptive in that this bag actually gets much larger than its rated 55L capacity. I've packed for a 4 day trip with this bag with no problems and I'm not an obsessively light-weight packer either. Speaking of which, this bag is not that heavy considering you don't need the extra weight of raincovers or drybags. The suspension is phenomenal and comfort unmatched by any other pack in this weight class.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          9

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I've even used it to float down a river!

          By Bomber05

          from Portland Oregon

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Backpacker, Outdoor enthusiast

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Bright Colors available
          • Easy to clean
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Rugged design
          • Versatile
          • Very comfortable
          • Very Durable
          • Waterproof
          • Well Balanced

          Cons

          • None yet

          Best Uses

          • Climbing
          • Day Hikes
          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • KayakingCanoeing
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

          The best pack I have ever owned. I push all my gear to the limits and have yet to find a flaw in the Arc'Teryx Naos 55

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          7

          2007

           
          4.0

          Simple, effective, light, & comfortable.

          By Hafkast

          from Wasatch Front, Utah

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Paramilitary

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large Capacity
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged material
          • Waterproof

          Cons

          • Not Enough Pockets
          • PRICE

          Best Uses

          • Extended Hikes
          • Light Loads
          • Slot Canyons
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 55 Pack:

          The Naos is a great pack. Simple, rugged, light, waterproof, and expensive! This is a great product if you have the money to dish out. The pack is completely waterproof and very comfortable. Great for those trips down in Escalante, Utah in the slot canyons during some wet weather or trudging through some canyon water.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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