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If you stretch your imagination a bit, the Arrakis could be used for short backpacking excursions. Leave your tent at home and make reservations for a hiking shelter on the trail. The Arrakis 40 is part of Arc’teryx’s AC2 series of packs. The packs are designed to be versatile. It seems to be a good concept – a day pack for all activities. Arc’teryx has constructed to be weatherproof. The construction of the Arrakis 40 is solid which makes it very durable. The harness and waist belt is bonded directly to the pack. Through wear and tear and some unnecessary abuse, the waist belt and the harness’s adjustment system did not budge. The top of the Arrakis 40 has a roll top with 2 compression straps to secure your stash. There are 2 front external pockets – a small one for incidentals and a large side pocket. Both have waterproof zippers. The Arrakis 40 has side and front attachment points ideal for securing a snowboard, skis and poles. The gridlock suspension system is the most impressive part of the pack. It provides a multitude of ways to adjust the fit of the pack. The suspension system snaps in and out with ease, and the construction of the grid locking system will make it last for the long haul.
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