Arc'teryx: Khamsin 70 Backpack

On an extended weekend alpine ascent, every ounce of weight is scrutinized and versatility is a necessity. The Arc'teryx Khamsin 70 is a well balanced mid-sized backpack that exceeds these requirements. Loaded with alpine features and highly modular, the Khamsin 70 can be expanded to support a monster payload, and then stripped down and compressed for light forays or a summit bid. When fully loaded, the V-frame suspension, removable aluminum stays, pivoting thermoformed hipbelt, and removable dual density framesheet pack a whole lot of carrying comfort. Strip it all down and it converts to a summit pack with just the necessities to tag the top.

• Material: 210D Ripstorm, 100D Invista HT / Mini ripstop with silicone and polyurethane coating
• Suspension: Tri-component suspension system includes 2 removable aluminum stays, horizontal frame members that prevent "barreling" & a removable dual density framesheet that unfolds to become an emergency insulated bivouac pad
• Pivoting Vapor™ thermoformed hipbelt & removable webbing hipbelt with two injection molded reversible/removable gear loops
• Hydration bladder pocket and hose port
• Top loading with full length WaterTight side zip, compressible kangaroo pocket with top closure, and one compressible side stash pocket
• Large removable top lid
• Two front compression straps & four side compression straps
• Two Axio ice tool holders & two modular ice axe keepers
• Glove friendly snow shedding buckles
• Volume: Short 3967cu in/65L, Regular 4272cu in/70L, Tall 4577cu in/75L
• Weight: Short 4lb 9oz/2.1kg, Regular 4lb 14oz/2.2kg, Tall 5lb 2oz/2.3kg