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Arc'teryx is known for their innovative products, and this groundbreaking model brings a new level to performance with a completely waterproof design!
Built with trekking in mind, even long distances in pouring rain, the sleek Naos 70 trekking pack uses exclusive ARCTERYX technology to keep your gear dry and you comfortable. The innovative Load Transfer Disc connects the structured hipbelt directly to your load - keeping you connected like you would have never thought imaginable. Specifications based in size Regular.
Carrying a large load has become much easier with the Arcteryx Naos 70 backpack. The anatomically structured hipbelt hinges on the innovative Load Transfer Disc, which is directly linked to the fully integrated Monoframe backpanel connecting load to hiker like never before. Travel to the far off reaches of the globe with the ability to store what you need to survive. With fully sealed seams, a waterproof hydroport and hydration bladder pocket the Arcteryx Naos 70 backpack is ready for anything.
Carrying a large load has become much easier with the Naos 70.
Carrying a large load has become much easier with the Arcteryx Naos 70 Backpack. The anatomically structured hipbelt hinges on the innovative Load Transfer Disc, which is directly linked to the fully integrated MonoFrame back panel connecting load to hiker like never before. The Naos 70 is a weather resistant and seam-sealed, durable, streamlined backpack.
A week-long backpacking trip basically guarantees at least one day of rain. Don't worry—the waterproof Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack ensures your gear stays dry. Arc'teryx constructed this revolutionary pack with seam-taped waterproof VaporTight fabric and a roll-top closure to keep every drop of water from your gear. Water-tight zippers on the two front pockets and lid keep your smaller items dry, as well. The Naos 70 Backpack's Monoframe uses two aluminum stays for amazing support while its pre-formed shoulder straps and waist-belt provide unparalleled comfort. The pivoting Load Transfer Disc allows the waist-belt to flex with you and eliminates chafing during your week in the mountains. *Available for US shipment only.
Carrying a large load has become much easier with the Naos 70. The anatomically structured hipbelt hinges on the innovative Load Transfer Disc, which is directly linked to the fully integrated Monoframe backpanel connecting load to hiker like never before
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| Access: | Top |
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| Access / Loading: | Top |
| Access Types: | Top |
| Adjustable torso: | No |
| Approximate volume: | 4,450 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric: | 73 liters |
| Average weight: | 5 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Average weight - metric: | 2.29 kilograms |
| Backpack style: | Deluxe backpack |
| Capacity (extended): | 4450 (5060) cu in |
| Detachable Pack: | No |
| External Pockets: | 2 Front, 1 lid |
| Fit: | Unisex |
| Fits torso: | Short 16-19 inches, Regular 18 - 21 inches, Tall 20-23 inches |
| Fits waist/hips: | 32 - 37 inches |
| Frame material: | Aluminum/plastic/EVA foam |
| Frame type: | Internal |
| Gear Loops: | None |
| Hydration Compatible: | Yes |
| Ice Axe Loops: | 2 |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | 420D Seam-sealed VaporTight fabric |
| Number of pockets: | 1 + main compartment |
| Number of stays: | 2 |
| Rain Cover: | The whole bag is waterproof |
| Recommended Use: | Extended backpacking in wet weather |
| Shovel Pocket: | No |
| Ski Carry: | No |
| Sleeping Bag Compartment: | No |
| Snowboard Carry: | No |
| Suspension: | Pre-formed shoulder straps & waist-belt, Monoframe back panel with two aluminum stays |
| Torso Adjustment: | No |
| Volume: | [S] 4270cu in (70L), [R] 4450cu in (73L), [L] 4640cu in (76L) |
| Weight: | [S] 4lb 14oz (2200g), [R] 5lb 1oz (2300g), [L] 5lb 5oz (2400g) |
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You Get What You Pay For | |
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| I received this pack within the past year. I have used it on a week long backpacking trip across southern Illinois, a 4-day trip in the Smokies, and countless overnights around southern Indiana. My first thought while using it was how durable it is. I've gone through some thick blowdowns that could tear an ultralight pack to shreds...the naos deflects it all. I love the large size of the main compartment and the compression straps when it is not fully loaded. The outer pockets are separate from the main pack, and the big one has a small drainage hole on the bottom. This is perfect for packing a wet tarp on a rainy morning, stashing wet rain gear, or holding a water bottle. The brain is huge and has a nice pocket on the bottom as well as the main compartment. The huge brain does look a little goofy when packing ultra-light loads, but this can be solved by leaving it at home as someone mentioned. My old pack (TNF) used to chafe my hips raw within a few miles...This pack leaves them fresh after a twenty mile day. I love the load bearing disc. It does come off when stored with the hip belt buckled, but I've found that it never comes off if I leave it unbuckled. The best part of this pack is undoubtedly the warm feeling you get when foul weather starts rolling in and your friends scramble to put their pack covers on. It also brings some confidence of dry gear when going over sketchy creek crossings...of course it's nothing well used trash bags can't do. If you like the wand pockets that most people use to store water bottles, then this pack is not for you. I like a hydration bladder between the brain and the main compartment, bypassing the red water leakage port and annoying sleeve...too much work. There is a nice strap to hold it in place too. My biggest complaint of this pack is an annoying squeak when I hike. I have found that the severity of it depends on the load and how the pack is adjusted. It's rare that I hike without a little squeak though...beware. Regardless of this, the pack's comfort and features have made it a piece of gear I hope to use for years to come. It's real test will come on my A.T. thru-hike this spring...I'll write an update if anything changes. | |
| Indiana Gear Guru at REI on 02/18/2009 | |
Good all around | |
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| I purchased this pack on 12/24/08 to upgrade my old backpacking pack. Here are my observations: PROS: 1. A good size - It's perfect for a week-long trip and could be expanded to two weeks. 2. Highly water resistant - I'm sure water could get in under certain circumstances, but it's unlikely in normal use. 3. Comfortable hipbelt CONS: 1. Expensive - I only bought this pack because I got it on sale, plus an extra 20% off, plus I received a gift card for Christmas. I would not buy it at full price. 2. Limited adjustability to shoulder harness - Fortunately it fits me just about right. OTHER: 1. Very durable - I could see this pack lasting 15-20 years. That's a positive, but those durable materials are also heavy. It's a pound and a half heavier than my old pack, but about the same size. 2. Stiff suspension - Again this could be a positive, but since I usually carry light loads, I'd prefer it be a bit less stiff. But it's good to know it could handle more if needed. 3. Few pockets - All around, I like the simplicity of it, but it would be nice to have mesh side pockets for fuel bottles, etc. Also, my old pack had small hipbelt pockets which were great for lip balm, a knife, etc. 4. Not sure about the "load transfer disk." It's comfortable enough, and I haven't had any problems with it, but I could see it being the one weak point in this otherwise bomb-proof design. | |
| Canoe at REI on 05/29/2009 | |
Massive Pack | |
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| This pack is huge. I had the REI Ridgeline before (supposedly a 65/70 liter pack) and this Naos 70 is MUCH bigger. It not even that it can expand to be much bigger (which it can) but that the basic size of the pack is just larger. So keep that in mind if you're looking for a "70 liter" pack - they're not all the same. I can confirm that this pack is rain proof, although I haven't had it in stormy conditions for days, just some regular mountain rain. The pivoting hip belt really does make the pack more comfortable and I didn't get any of the lower-back ache that I got with my previous pack. The top pocket is, again, massive. In fact, it's so big that you're tempted to load too much into it and that can make the bag quite top heavy. I think I may actually remove the top pocket on future trips as the main compartment has more than enough space to cover a 2-3 night trip, if not more. The only issue there is that the hydration port will be a source of potential leaking when it rains. I might try and figure out some kind of cover for that just to keep the rain out... | |
| nwbackpacker at REI on 05/28/2008 | |
If I ever fell in love with a backpack, my Naos 70 is the one! | |
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Within months I tried a lot of different backpacks but fell in love with the Naos. When the '07 model went half-price I had to invest the money. It is the first 'expensive' backpack I owned and ever since, all my friend's backpacks feel saggy and uncomfortable on my back. It is true, the packing needs consideration and good planning, but I think this is always important when going into the outdoors. I only encountered medium rain with the pack. BUT: when hiking in lots of sand and dust recently i realized, waterproof means dust-proof and even insect-proof too. my gear stayed perfectly dry and clean. /// Once i carried 15 Kilos (33 lb) with my backpack and surprisingly long it felt comfortable. I don't have a hyper-strong back but could handle the weight well. | |
| bac2460077 at Backcountry.com on 10/06/2008 | |
One of the best packs I've ever used | |
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I have taken this pack to Havasu Falls last year and I loved it. Although it's not as comfortable as TNF Catalyst 75 (heavier), It was good enough for me carrying about 45 pounds of gear for over 10 miles. | |
| skimrn at Backcountry.com on 03/16/2009 | |
Performs Flawlessly | |
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| Just got back from the Smoky's and hiking part of the AT with about 30 - 35 lbs loads. It rained one day - no need for pack cover. At first, I didn't like that there were few pockets. However, just enough pockets! I liked that I could just throw stuff in this big bag. Minor gripe - I wish the hole for the water tube had a small cover; however, there is a built-in plug when not in use and when it is not plugged the top cover prevents water from coming in. Otherwise, lots of $$, but no other bag has these features. One thing the picture doesn't pick up - the arm straps ARE adjustable. They fit like lego pieces and can be moved up, down or side to side for added adjustablity. Not sure if previous versions of this pack had that. | |
| JT at REI on 05/05/2008 | |
"Hauls huge heavy loads comfortably, all day long and it's waterproof!" | |
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| Got the 70 in 07. It's huge & swallows tons of gear. My daughter is to small to pack her own & I end up with most of hers. It’s always over 60 lbs yet rides like a dream. With the pack off, I manage to get the disc rotated far enough to unlock it which is annoying but easily fixed. I own a large pack, the chest cross strap rides high on me. I'm 6'2", 200 lbs & 21.5" when being fitted for a pack. It is the most comfortable I’ve ever worn for hauling heavy loads. I routinely strap a rifle to one side & fly rod tube to the other. I’m always getting hung up in heavy brush, blow downs, bolder patches, haven’t torn it yet… Very few things are waterproof in Southeast Alaska, this pack is. | |
| Perry at Moosejaw on 09/13/2009 | |
"Perfect" | |
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| I took this pack out on the Appalachian trail up in North Carolina and found it to be amazingly comfortable. It rides very smooth on your back and you can feel the pivot shift the weight with your body as you walk. It keeps excellent balance. One thing to note though is that this bag is HUGE. But that's okay because I needed the space for my synthetic sleeping bag... it doesn't compress well and getting into the stuff sack is like trying to pick up a girl at a bar doing a mime impression. So I just shove the sleeping bag to the bottom of the pack - no troubles. The design is robust, simple, and rather light compared to many other packs of this carrying capacity. Considering you don't have th | |
| Rob at Moosejaw on 05/15/2008 | |
Think long term investment | |
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Expensive? Yeah, but this is an investment you cannot afford to miss out on. Arcteryx packs are rivaled by no one when it comes to comfort and suspension. The pack itself does run a little heavier than other packs --- but the suspension makes it a moot point. You do not fatigue from a poor fitting pack or a load that transfers all over your torso.... I've had that happen with other packs. You'll need to get used to a top loader if you have not used one -- but they force you to simplify and put thought into the way you pack. This pack is an all around winner. You cannot lose with it. It will run you some dough --- but you should have it forever. | |
| Mountainrunner at Backcountry.com on 08/20/2007 | |
"This pack is awesome!" | |
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| The design of the Naos suspension, with the radially formed hip and shoulder belts and load centering disc, is worth every penny, especially if you have any aches or pains, with or without a pack on. This pack is engineered to make carrying any load, a breeze. After a while, you barely feel like you're wearing it. All the weight is distributed perfectly to your hips and lumbar area. You can hop across streams or jump from boulder to boulder on the mountain with confidence. This pack connects to you, and moves with you, like none other that I have experienced. The clean well thought out design enables you to carry everything inside your pack, so you don't feel like a walking yard sale o | |
| Martin at Moosejaw on 04/30/2008 | |
Returned 2 new Naos each after 5days use | |
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| I used my first Naos bag on a 5 day trip to Hinchinbrook Island (Australia). Because you have to cross a lot of creeks and rivers I did a lot of ‘rock hopping’. I never had problems with sour hips because of the Load Transfer Disc. This concept works quite well and I think it is a great concept. In comparison a standard backpack (Lowe) did cause my partner some sour hips. However since the hip belt is made of the same slippery material as the bag and isn’t ergonomically formed it does not adjusts to the hip well. Thus I had to tighten the hip belt more than I liked. I can’t imagine what happens when you really increase the load of the bag. In addition I found that the hip belt does release to easily from the bag and when I dropped the bag to the ground the hip belt released several times. Sure the bag has WaterTight zippers. But what is the point when the back compartment has a hole on the bottom-stupid. The biggest drawback of the bag was that after 5 days each bag did show severe wear and tear at the shoulder straps seals located on the bottom of the bag. Because of the Load Transfer Disc the belt moves all the time but because the shoulder straps are attached directly behind the hip belt – the constant movement of the hip belt damages the seals. This happened to both bags after about 5 days and I don’t think the bag will last for three weeks without severe damage to the shoulder straps. ArcTeryx Service was good with handling my complaints. They provided a replacement bag after I returned the first bag to the dealer. However after I had the same problem with the 2nd bag I asked for a refund and ArcTeryx gave me my money back. | |
| Michael in Australia at REI on 08/08/2008 | |
