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$Arc\'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack$

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Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack

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The Arc'Teryx Arrakis 50 backpack is a multi-sport crossover intended for skiing, hiking and climbing trips—and it's completely waterproof!

Made with revolutionary 420Advanced Composite Textile VaporTight™ nylon material to keep contents dry
Top-loading main compartment features a dual-stage rolltop closure system for easy packing and weatherproofing; rolltop closure compresses or extends for additional volume
Full-length side zipper and all other zippers feature WaterTight™ waterproof construction to prevent water penetration
Additionally, all seams are sealed for weather-tight protection
Hydration-compatible design features reservoir sleeve with an exit port for drinking tube (reservoir sold separately)
Radially formed shoulder straps with an adjustable suspension offer a personalized 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
Large side-access kangaroo pocket and zippered top pocket are great for stashing 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 and 2 aluminum stays to create a direct link between back, suspension and bag
An Axio™ ice-tool holder securely stores an ice axe with a clever, glove-friendly, rip-and-stick fastener
Lash Ladder system on the side and front, with removable straps, accommodates skis/boards, ropes or camping gear

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Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack Customer Reviews

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Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack

4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Good suspension (4)
Easy to load (3)
Good padding (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Wet weather (4)
Extended trips (3)
Heavy loads (3)
Light loads (3)

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Nov

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best 1-day/3-day backpack out there

By bjorn1

from Norway

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Pros

Almost Waterproof
Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight
Water resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack:

I have this backpack as well as an Arcteryx Naos 85. They're both the best backpacks I have ever owned, and probably ever will! They are water resistant, and the only reason they're not waterproof, is that the zippers are not waterproof. You can leave it out in the rain over night and all your gear will remain dry, but you cannot throw it in a river and leave it there for an extended period of time.
I highly recommend this backpack over any other backpack on the market.

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Jul

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BUY IT IF YOU NEED THE TOP QUALITY

By gitzoak

from Alaska

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Light Loads
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack:

If you need this level of pack it is worth the expense. I used this on 4 packrafting trips recently with it hanging off the bow, plus a two day totally rained out backpacking trip and it was amazing. It weighs 4.5 pounds but by the time you add in a duck back and waterproof stuff sacks you break even with a lighter pack.
The question is do you need something this tough and expensive? If your an occasional hiker maybe not. But if you need DRY and don't want to wonder if your stuff is well cared for then this is the one. I am not sure what the guy was talking about who returned his, as this is as well constructed a pack as I have ever seen. If your a water person, ie raft packraft, canoe, hardcore out door guy this is it.
I maybe wish had bought the 65L model as with my packraft and a tent, sleeping bag, stove etc, I need to attach bags to the sides of the pack. But with its slender profile there is room. BTW, I also like the pocket configuration, with the two external to the main compartments. perfect for maps, etc. My only critique is if you put over 45 to 50 pounds in it and walk a long way you can start to feel the shoulder straps. But 40 pounds and under it feels like a dream. It feels a lot like the Arcteryx Needle which is super comfortable as well. If you don't have the dough for this model buy earlier models with the same fabric and you will get most of whats in this one.

Some favorite qualities of Arrakis:

Clean Profile
Main compartment side zip has not been compromised by elements
Good Strap Positioning
Hip belt rotation while bush wacking
Hope this review helps you.

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Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth every cent

By 5$ Footlong [...]

from Grass Valley/Nevada City

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Lightweight
Sleek design
Tough

Cons

Pivot belt rubs on straps

Best Uses

Canyoneering
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Skiing Snowboarding
Thru hiking
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack:

I purchased this pack a couple of months ago and I have never had a pack fit so well. No more sore hips. Relatively light weight and the suspension is a breeze to adjust. Large enough for a 7 day resupply in the Sierras but will pack down for a weekend. I have heard complaints about no compression straps. Let your sleeping bag puff up the bottom and crank down on the roll top. One concern I have is the pivot hip belt does rub on the shoulder straps where they conect to the base of the pack. When I thru-hiked the PCT last year my friend had a Naos and he had the same problem being as the suspensions are nearly identical. But even after 2700 miles his straps where just a little worn. Still I took two, 4 inch long pieces of 1 inch tubular webbing and slipped them over the straps down to the base and stiched them on so they wouln't slide up and down. Simple fix,cheap and they are easily replacable. Another solid pack from dead bird.

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Jan

2010

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Superb!

By GunfighterII

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack:

This thing is awesome. Easily the best pack I have ever owned. This thing is super comfortable. The pivoting belt suspension makes a significant difference on felt load and comfort. I can carry much heavier loads and go faster because my hips never get saddle sore. Furthermore it is possible to keep the load on my hips where it belongs. This pack is great! There are other things. It is a clean pack with no extra doohikkie straps and pockets you don't know how to use efficiently. Did you notice, it is a dry bag? This is a serious pack that is smartly engineered and cleanly manufactured. I can't imagine what the previous poster could possibly be talking about.

My only concern is how long will the pivot device last. I can't wait to find out. Honestly, I think ArcTeryx hit a home run here. Super super super. I am certain that we now know how future packs will function. The pivot hip belt is just way too cool. Worth every penny.

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Jun

2009

(6 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Beware

By frogulator

from Portland, Oregon

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Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Arc'teryx Arrakis 50 Pack:

I've bought many things from REI since the seventies and been satisfied, but my recent experience with the Arrakis 50 has been unfortunate.
I ordered one online, and when I got it home I realized the pivoting device had been rotated which caused the belt to tilt more to one side than the other. REI took it back without question and ordered another.
The second pack had a small rotation to the pivoting seat which I could live with. However, it had an odd smoky odor in the main compartment, and I found a plastic garbage bag stashed in the hydration sleeze. It, also, had some minor scuffs, and the information cards were zip tied to a strap, not on the zippper of the top compartment. All this indicated it had been used, and I returned it without question.
The third bag looked new and it even had the small packet of lithium grease in the top compartment. However, again the pivot seat was rotated so the belt tilted more to one side than the other. REI accepted it back willingly.
The offset in the tilt may not bother others. It is still largely functional, but for the money and reputation of ArcTeryx it just didn't seem right to me. I have an Arrakis 65 and a Naos 70, and the belts tilt evenly.
Make your choice.