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First Look: Arc'teryx ALPHA FL 30

Yasushi Hisatomi

The strongest backpack I have ever thought up at the moment! ?

Until now, I had always been a keen on not carrying a backpack that doesn't have a frame on the back, no matter how light it was, but I finally lost.
I came to Mitaka's Hiking Depot without any expectations, and I came across something dangerous.

I've been interested in backpacks with ultra-light concepts so I tried out a few, but to be honest, I didn't get to buy them all.
There are various reasons, but in short, the "simple" part that each manufacturer has stripped down is a subtle level that doesn't match me. For example, the waist belt may be removed at all, there is no support on the back, or the body may be too soft, like a simple staff bag. I understand the concepts of each manufacturer, but even so, even if that's the case, the parts that I can't afford to compromise on have been stripped down.

But this Arc'teryx ALPHA FL 30 is different, and it's exactly like the "strongest backpack I've come up with"!

First of all, it's obvious, but it's just light, 575g.
The back also comes with a moderately hard, cushioned board-shaped frame (?) and
a waist belt (it's only attached to fit the body, so there's no support that fits your waist).

And above all, the perfect fit for my ideal was that it was waterproof. The outer fabric uses "N400r-AC2 Rip Stop Nylon" made of a highly strong lip-stop nylon fabric with a polyurethane coating, making it not only strong but also waterproof. It also has seam tape on the inside, a waterproof zipper, and the top of the backpack has a waterproof roll-top type (that's on the waterproof staff bag). Of course, I don't think it's completely waterproof, but considering that it's always double waterproof when you go to the stream, you can omit a single piece!

The slim and smart form is also typical of Arc'teryx!

But I can't recommend it to everyone

Of course, please note that this is just my own ideal and not the best solution for everyone. For example, for those who don't like the following parts, this backpack seems like a landmine.

You have to be prepared for the parts that are quickly dismissed like this. Well, for those who are satisfied with that, it's a heavenly backpack. I definitely recommend this backpack, but no matter what you go, you love climbing the river. It waterproof packing means you don't need any pockets for unnecessary use, you'll need to hack through the bushes, so you can only attach the outside to the minimum, and above all, it's waterproof and durable fabric... If you had met him when you were a bastard climber who had never had a backpack cover before, this would have definitely been your best backpack.

Next time I'd like to try day hiking and river climbing.

ALPHA FL 30
Arc'teryx


DATA

Product Name:
Arc'teryx ALPHA FL 30

Features
Weather resistant
Durable

Best Use

Weight:
575g

Capacity
up to 30L

Zipper & fly shape
WaterTight(TM) external zippers

Type and shape of storage area

zipper pocket on the outside of the main storage

Design and structure
The inner fabric uses white reflective fabric that makes it easy to see the items inside.
All seams are waterproof with seam tape.
The hard, molded back panel loop
handle attached to the front of the back panel that keeps the back comfortable to packs anchors when snow is in place

Suspension Shape
Arc'teryx AC2 (Advanced Composite Construction) suspension system
Adjustable and removable chest strap
4 cm hip belt
thermoformed shoulder strap

Packing mouth shape
Roll top fastener

Large webbing pull-tab that can be easily handled with fastening gloves with expandable drawcord

Compression strap
with compression strap on top

Various attachment shapes
for ice axes × 2 loops

 
 
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