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Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack
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Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack

Item # 749633

$575.00

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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
  • New, Gridlock™ adjustable shoulder strap suspension system lets you adjust vertically and horizontally for a perfect fit
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Specifications for torso / waist and hips / base volume (cu. in. and liters) / weight are as follows:
  • Small - 16-19 in. / 27-32 in. / 4,270 cu. in. (70 liters) / 4 lbs. 14 oz.
  • Medium - 18-21 in. / 32-37 in. / 4,450 cu. in. (73 liters) / 5 lbs. 1 oz.
  • Large - 20-23 in. / 37-42 in. / 4,640 cu. in. (76 liters) / 5 lbs. 5 oz.

Imported.

Item 749633

Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderUnisex
Frame typeInternal
Backpack styleDeluxe backpack
Approximate volume4,450 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric73 liters
Average weight5 lbs. 1 oz.
Average weight - metric2.29 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso18 - 21 inches
Fits waist/hips32 - 37 inches
MaterialUrethane-laminated nylon
Frame materialAluminum/plastic/EVA foam
Number of stays2
Number of pockets2 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack Customer Reviews

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Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack
 
3.9

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended hikes (5)
    • Heavy loads (5)
    • Wet weather (5)
    • Light loads (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Aug

    8

    2008

    (7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Returned 2 new Naos each after 5days use

    By Michael in Australia

    from Sydney - Australia

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

          I used my first Naos bag on a 5 day trip to Hinchinbrook Island (Australia). Because you have to cross a lot of creeks and rivers I did a lot of ‘rock hopping’. I never had problems with sour hips because of the Load Transfer Disc. This concept works quite well and I think it is a great concept.
          In comparison a standard backpack (Lowe) did cause my partner some sour hips.

          However since the hip belt is made of the same slippery material as the bag and isn’t ergonomically formed it does not adjusts to the hip well. Thus I had to tighten the hip belt more than I liked. I can’t imagine what happens when you really increase the load of the bag.

          In addition I found that the hip belt does release to easily from the bag and when I dropped the bag to the ground the hip belt released several times.

          Sure the bag has WaterTight zippers. But what is the point when the back compartment has a hole on the bottom-stupid.

          The biggest drawback of the bag was that after 5 days each bag did show severe wear and tear at the shoulder straps seals located on the bottom of the bag. Because of the Load Transfer Disc the belt moves all the time but because the shoulder straps are attached directly behind the hip belt – the constant movement of the hip belt damages the seals.

          This happened to both bags after about 5 days and I don’t think the bag will last for three weeks without severe damage to the shoulder straps.

          ArcTeryx Service was good with handling my complaints. They provided a replacement bag after I returned the first bag to the dealer. However after I had the same problem with the 2nd bag I asked for a refund and ArcTeryx gave me my money back.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          18

          2009

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          You Get What You Pay For

          By Indiana Gear Guru

          from Southern Indiana

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good Padding
          • Large Capacity

          Cons

          • Expensive
          • Heavy
          • Squeaky

          Best Uses

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

          Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

          I received this pack within the past year. I have used it on a week long backpacking trip across southern Illinois, a 4-day trip in the Smokies, and countless overnights around southern Indiana. My first thought while using it was how durable it is. I've gone through some thick blowdowns that could tear an ultralight pack to shreds...the naos deflects it all. I love the large size of the main compartment and the compression straps when it is not fully loaded. The outer pockets are separate from the main pack, and the big one has a small drainage hole on the bottom. This is perfect for packing a wet tarp on a rainy morning, stashing wet rain gear, or holding a water bottle. The brain is huge and has a nice pocket on the bottom as well as the main compartment. The huge brain does look a little goofy when packing ultra-light loads, but this can be solved by leaving it at home as someone mentioned. My old pack (TNF) used to chafe my hips raw within a few miles...This pack leaves them fresh after a twenty mile day. I love the load bearing disc. It does come off when stored with the hip belt buckled, but I've found that it never comes off if I leave it unbuckled. The best part of this pack is undoubtedly the warm feeling you get when foul weather starts rolling in and your friends scramble to put their pack covers on. It also brings some confidence of dry gear when going over sketchy creek crossings...of course it's nothing well used trash bags can't do. If you like the wand pockets that most people use to store water bottles, then this pack is not for you. I like a hydration bladder between the brain and the main compartment, bypassing the red water leakage port and annoying sleeve...too much work. There is a nice strap to hold it in place too. My biggest complaint of this pack is an annoying squeak when I hike. I have found that the severity of it depends on the load and how the pack is adjusted. It's rare that I hike without a little squeak though...beware. Regardless of this, the pack's comfort and features have made it a piece of gear I hope to use for years to come. It's real test will come on my A.T. thru-hike this spring...I'll write an update if anything changes.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          5

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Performs Flawlessly

          By JT

          from Canton, MI

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

            Just got back from the Smoky's and hiking part of the AT with about 30 - 35 lbs loads. It rained one day - no need for pack cover. At first, I didn't like that there were few pockets. However, just enough pockets! I liked that I could just throw stuff in this big bag. Minor gripe - I wish the hole for the water tube had a small cover; however, there is a built-in plug when not in use and when it is not plugged the top cover prevents water from coming in. Otherwise, lots of $$, but no other bag has these features. One thing the picture doesn't pick up - the arm straps ARE adjustable. They fit like lego pieces and can be moved up, down or side to side for added adjustablity. Not sure if previous versions of this pack had that.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            3

            2009

             
            4.0

            This bag is a Cadillac.

            By Scott_Rotten

            from Texas

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good Gear Bag
            • Good Padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Large Capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

              I went mining in Oregon and took this bag with me.
              It worked great. It held enough for over a week.
              Yes it was expensive, but I thought it was worth
              it. It could use some more outside attachment
              areas for carrying easily accessable tools, &
              equipment, however. Other than that it should
              do me well over the coming years.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              29

              2009

               
              4.0

              Good all around

              By Canoe

              from Pennsylvania

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Large Capacity

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

              I purchased this pack on 12/24/08 to upgrade my old backpacking pack. Here are my observations:

              PROS:
              1. A good size - It's perfect for a week-long trip and could be expanded to two weeks.
              2. Highly water resistant - I'm sure water could get in under certain circumstances, but it's unlikely in normal use.
              3. Comfortable hipbelt

              CONS:
              1. Expensive - I only bought this pack because I got it on sale, plus an extra 20% off, plus I received a gift card for Christmas. I would not buy it at full price.
              2. Limited adjustability to shoulder harness - Fortunately it fits me just about right.

              OTHER:
              1. Very durable - I could see this pack lasting 15-20 years. That's a positive, but those durable materials are also heavy. It's a pound and a half heavier than my old pack, but about the same size.
              2. Stiff suspension - Again this could be a positive, but since I usually carry light loads, I'd prefer it be a bit less stiff. But it's good to know it could handle more if needed.
              3. Few pockets - All around, I like the simplicity of it, but it would be nice to have mesh side pockets for fuel bottles, etc. Also, my old pack had small hipbelt pockets which were great for lip balm, a knife, etc.
              4. Not sure about the "load transfer disk." It's comfortable enough, and I haven't had any problems with it, but I could see it being the one weak point in this otherwise bomb-proof design.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              28

              2008

               
              5.0

              Massive Pack

              By nwbackpacker

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Good Back Support
              • Strong Zippers

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Extended Travel

                Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

                This pack is huge. I had the REI Ridgeline before (supposedly a 65/70 liter pack) and this Naos 70 is MUCH bigger. It not even that it can expand to be much bigger (which it can) but that the basic size of the pack is just larger. So keep that in mind if you're looking for a "70 liter" pack - they're not all the same.

                I can confirm that this pack is rain proof, although I haven't had it in stormy conditions for days, just some regular mountain rain. The pivoting hip belt really does make the pack more comfortable and I didn't get any of the lower-back ache that I got with my previous pack.

                The top pocket is, again, massive. In fact, it's so big that you're tempted to load too much into it and that can make the bag quite top heavy. I think I may actually remove the top pocket on future trips as the main compartment has more than enough space to cover a 2-3 night trip, if not more. The only issue there is that the hydration port will be a source of potential leaking when it rains. I might try and figure out some kind of cover for that just to keep the rain out...

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                28

                2007

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Great pack for long, wet trips.

                By Meanderer

                from Anchorage, AK

                About Me Alaskan Wilderness Hiker, Student

                Pros

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

                Cons

                • Bulky
                • Expensive

                Best Uses

                • Extended Hikes
                • Heavy Loads
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Pack:

                Love this bag. Got it at a [...] sale or I never would have been able to afford it. I have literally dropped this bag in a river and my stuff stayed bone dry. Great for wet conditions or even float trips. If the pack is not full then it will not compress very well and the awkward shape of the bag is a little cumbersome.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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