Arc'teryx Khamsin 50
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Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users
Description
The Khamsin 50 is an internal frame backpack made by Arc'teryx. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Arcteryx Khamsin 50 Pack (Spring 2008) The Khamsin 50 Pack by Arcteryx is ideal for gear laden day trips and overnight forays into the alpine, the Khamsin 50 is a well balanced mid-sized mountaineering pack. Loaded with alpine features and highly strippable, this pack can deliver a payload and then be compressed for a close to the body fit when traveling light to the summit. Specifications: Weight: 69 oz (1.9 kg) S; 73 oz (2.1 kgs) R; 77 oz (2.2 kgs) T Volume: 2746 cu in (45 ltr) to 3051 cu in (50 ltr) S; 3051 cu in (50 ltr) to 3356 cu in (55 ltr) R; 3356 cu in (55 ltr) to 3361 cu in (60 ltr) T Features: Top loading Compressible Kangaroo pocket with Hypalon reinforcement and top closure Large removable top lid Hydration bladder pocket and hose port Full length WaterTight side zipper Removable dual density frame sheet Emergency bivouac insulation pad Twin removable aluminum stays Composite horizontal frame members Two front compression straps Four side compression straps Removable hip belt with thermoformed hip pods Removable webbing hip belt with two injection molded reversible/removable gear loops Laminated shoulder straps Two Axio ice tool holders Two modular ice axe keepers V-frame suspension Glove friendly snow-shedding buckles One compressible side stash pocket Materials: 210D Ripstorm 100D Invista HT Mini Rip stop with Silicone and Polyurethane coatings 420D Invista HT Plain Weave 630D Invista HT Superpack 6061 aluminum stays Spacer mesh Hypalon EV 50 We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing."
From Backcountry.com:
"For alpine climbers who want a few more features than your average stripped-to-nothing pack, Arc'teryx created the Khamsin 50 Backpack. Two aluminum stays and a dual-density frame sheet help support your load, and they can be removed to shave weight. Arc'teryx also added an emergency bivy pad for those unexpected nights in the open. The Khamsin 50 Backpack includes a collapsible kangaroo pocket that holds you crampons, screws, or extra layers then tucks out of the way for the climbing. When you need to get to something buried deep in this bag, just unzip the waterproof side access instead of going in through the top and risking a spill from 15 pitches up a route. *Only available for US shipment."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"On an extended weekend alpine ascent, when every ounce of weight and versatility is scrutinized, the Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 is a well balanced mid-sized designed that traverses the requirements. Loaded with alpine features and highly modular, this pack can be extended to deliver 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, removable hipbelt with thermoformed hip pods, removable hip belt gear loops, removable dual density framesheet, and removable/extendable lid 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."
From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Ideal for gear laden daytrips and overnight forays into the alpine, the Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 is a well balanced mid-sized mountaineering pack. Loaded with alpine features and highly strippable, this pack can deliver a payload and then be compressed for a close to the body fit when traveling light to the summit. Available In: Bluebird Gold Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Features: Top loading Compressible Kangaroo pocket with Hypalon reinforcement and top closure Large removable top lid Hydration bladder pocket and hose port Full length WaterTight side zipper Removable dual density framesheet Emergency bivouac insulation pad Twin removable aluminum stays Composite horizontal frame members Two front compression straps Four side compression straps Removable hipbelt with thermoformed hip pods Removable webbing hipbelt with two injection moulded reversible/removable gear loops Laminated shoulder straps Two Axio ice tool holders Two modular ice axe keepers V-frame suspension Glove friendly snow-shedding buckles One compressible side stash pocket Compare Pack Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"
User Reviews
Khamsin 50
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 04, 1998
Suspension: Despite the pack's small size, its shoulder straps are thicker and more comfortable than those on my Gregory Wind River, which is twice as large. The Khamsin 50's hip belt would rival any expedition pack's hip belt in comfort - a rare attribute for a weekend pack! The pack's lumbar pad is about average for a weekend pack, though."
Khamsin 50
Reviewed by Philipp C. Bleek, Sep 27, 1997
Backpacker gave it a perfect score and called it the best weekend pack -- I couldn't agree more. I bought the pack for one to five day trips in the Alps this summer -- it's definitely one of the best purchases of outdoor gear I've ever made."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Khamsin 50 at 5 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Khamsin 50 Pack (Spring 2008) | $275.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Khamsin 50 Backpack - 2746-3356cu in | $274.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Khamsin 50 Backpack | $274.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Arcteryx Khamsin 50 | $274.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Khamsin 50 Pack | $275.00 | Buy Now |
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