Arc'teryx Acrux 50

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The Acrux 50 is an internal frame backpack made by Arc'teryx. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Arcteryx Acrux 50 Backpack (Fall 2008) The Acrux 50 Backpack by Arcteryx is inspired by pared down alpinist goals, and constructed with revolutionary 420ACT fabric; this pack excels light and fast missions. Including only essential features like a removable WaterTight top lid and strippable Binary Hip Pods Specifications: Weight: 1.6 kgs / 3 lbs 8 oz. (Short), 1.7 kgs / 3 lbs 11 oz. (Regular), 1.9 kgs / 4 lbs 3 oz. (Tall) Volume: 43 l / 2620 cu. in (Short), 46 l / 2810 cu. in (Regular), 49 l / 2990 cu. in (Tall) Volume Extends To: 52 l / 3170 cu. in (Short), 55 l / 3360 cu. in (Regular), 58 l / 3540 cu. in (Tall) Features: RollTop closure Four external compression straps Fully seam taped Hydration bladder pocket Laminated Molded AC2 Fusion Points MonoFrame back panel Pigment dyed WaterTight zippers Radially formed shoulder straps and hip pods Removable top lid Twin aluminum stays Waterproof hydroport Webbing hip belt with strippable Binary Hip Pods 3D shaping Materials: 420ACT fabric Spacermesh Tweave Durastretch EVA foam Kydex 6061 aluminum stays We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Arc'teryx Acrux 50 Backpack answers your alpine climbing prayers with 2810cu inches of completely waterproof storage and a weight of only 3lb 11oz (regular size). Its seam-taped VaporTight fabric and dry-bag closure keep every drop of moisture away from your belay jacket, sleeping bag, and all other gear packed inside. The Acrux 50 Backpack is the perfect size for alpine routes that are long enough for one or two bivies, and its streamline design is ideal for technical pitches. This Arc'teryx pack uses pre-molded shoulder straps to keep you comfortable pitch after pitch. The lid, two aluminum stays, and the pre-molded Binary Hippods are removable for times when you really need to shave ounces. *Available for US shipment only."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Arc'teryx Acrux 50 Backpack is inspired by pared-down alpinist goals and constructed with revolutionary 420ACT fabric, this pack excels during light and fast missions. Includes only essential features like a removable WaterTight top lid and strippable Binary HipPods. Available In: Graphite Jasper Arc'teryx Acrux 50 Backpack Features: RollTop closure Four external compression straps Fully seam taped Hydration bladder pocket Laminated moulded AC2 Fusion Points Monoframe backpanel Compare Pack Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Arcteryx Acrux 50 BackpackInspired by pared down alpinist goals, and constructed with revolutionary 420ACT VaporTight™ fabric, the Arcteryx Acrux 50 Backpack realizes light and fast missions. This pack provides essential features like a removable WaterTight™ top lid and strippable Binary Hippods™. Arcteryx constructs the Acrux 50 with a monoframe back panel for traveling support and stability. A hydration bladder pocket and waterproof hydroport keep you hydrated on the trail. A comfortable Arcteryx backpack, the Acrux 50 is just the right size for multi-day outdoor adventures. Features:Four external compression strapsFully seam tapedHydration bladder pocketLaminated Moulded AC2 Fusion PointsMonoframe back panelPigment dyed WaterTight™ zipsRadially formed shoulder straps and hip podsRemovable top lidTwin aluminum staysWaterproof hydroportWebbing hipbelt with strippable Binary Hippods™3D shapingRolltop closure"

User Reviews

Unisex Acrux 50
Reviewed by Mfish, Aug 20, 2008

"Used this ruck on a 150 mile hike through the mountains in Greece in December and January. It snowed & rained throughout our trip and everything stayed dry!

I was a bit skeptical about the comfort this ruck would give for such a long trip through the backcountry."

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