User Review: Arc'teryx Bora 65

Arc'teryx Bora 65
Above: The current Bora 65, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 21, 2005 by Griff

Rating:
Size: Large
Max. Load Carried: 40 lbs.
Height of Owner: 5' 3"
Price Paid: $300+

I received this pack from my dad as a gift. I have taken it backpacking through Italy, as well as Australia and New Zealand. I have had difficulty with the fit, and am now just discovering that it was designed more for the body of a woman. I am 6'3" and about 190lbs.

It is a sturdy pack and wears well through tough trekking, but I am going to trade it in for a lighter "male" version, that will be easier on the back. Because of the padding, I would imagine it to be a great fit for a woman, providing more cushion for hip bones.