Arc'teryx Needle 55

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The Needle 55 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.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Arcteryx Needle 55 Backpack (Fall 2007) The Needle 55 Backpack by Arcteryx is a strippable alpinist pack for charging toward far-off objectives. Floating top lid, accordion-style front pocket, and a down-sizable design to shed weight. Built with tough, weather repellent x-Pac fabric and a dual stayed suspension system, the Needle 55 carries comfortably for challenging alpine exploits. Specifications: Weight: 1.7 kgs / 3 lbs 11 oz. (Short), 1.8 kgs / 4 lbs (Regular), 1.9 kgs / 4 lbs 3 oz. (Tall) Volume: 51 l / 3112 cu. in (Short), 53 l / 3234 cu in (Regular), 55 l / 3356 cu. in (Tall) Extended Volume: 58 l / 3539 cu. in (Short), 60 l / 3661 cu. in (Regular), 62 l / 3783 cu. in (Tall) Features: Four external compression straps Hose clip Hydration bladder pocket Key clip Lightweight ski attachments Thermoformed back panel Thermoformed shoulder straps Two external daisy chains Two ice axe holders Unisex interchangeable thermoformed hip belt V-Frame suspension WaterTight zippers Materials: HDPE Frame sheet 6061 aluminum stays x-Pac vx21 Armourlite Hypalon trim We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Arc'Teryx Needle 55 Backpack is the weapon of choice for long alpine ascents. Combining Arc'teryx's trail proven suspension with a modular design, the Needle 55 is a light and stable way to carry your gear upward. An HDPE framesheet and aluminum stays are internally mounted for maximum stability, while a Thermoformed back panel rests against your body. To make sure you're comfortable throughout your climb, Arc'Teryx designed the Needle 55 with Thermoformed shoulder straps and a pre-formed hip-belt that disperse the load and takes weight from your shoulders. The top lid and accordion front pocket extend the volume of this pack for extended stays at high elevations. This is a hydration-ready pack with plenty of gear-carrying options. *Available for US shipment only."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Arcteryx Needle 55 BackpackA strippable alpinist pack for charging toward far-off objectives. A floating top lid, accordion front pocket and a down-sizable design shed weight from the Arcteryx Needle 55 Backpack. Built with tough, weather repellent x-Pac™ fabric and a dual stayed suspension system that carries comfortably for challenging alpine exploits. The Arcteryx Needle 55 is a durable, water-shedding pack for weekend excursions. Features:Bladder pocket, hose clip Four external compression straps Interchangeable unisex thermoformed hipbelt Key clip Lightweight ski attachments Thermoformed back panel Thermoformed shoulder straps Two external daisy chains Two ice axe holders V-Frame suspension WaterTight™ zippers"

User Reviews

Men's Needle 55
Reviewed by Craig Witte, Oct 12, 2006

"The most versatile pack I have ever owned, and I have owned many. I have loaded it up with some very awkward, heavy (40 lbs max so far) loads such as 3-5 days' worth of full winter stuff or, in the summer, AT skis and boots and three days worth of gear, and it still carries quite nicely."

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Men's Needle 55
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Aug 20, 2006

"I bought this pack on sale. So far this is the most comfortable pack I've ever hauled. Hip belt is really great fit and it makes very stable load. Very tough construction and durable material. I was amazed by the way it makes secure and comfortable feeling on my back when hauled about 40-pound load with this pack on my Ground Canyon hike."

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