It looks like we can finally talk a little about the upcoming Arcteryx Nozone 55. This latest beast from the bird is a top loading, 55 liter/ 3300 cubic inch internal frame pack with dual aluminum stays. The shoulder straps are well padded, anatomical, and have length adjustment on both ends. The waist belt is well padded, and extends out just to the hips eliminating wide padding along the front. A collar on the top of the sack is double cinch corded allowing you to over stuff the pack, and the very top lip allows storage of items you are going to grab on a regular basis, or just items you want on top.
Look for a long term review on our Arc'teryx Nozone 55 in the future. So far we've got a half dozen trips with it, and have found the internal frame to work very well. Fully loaded, no pack screams of fun, but this one hasn't found any pinch points, wear or rubbing on myself or Mrs. Stick as we have hiked and gone snowshoeing on Mt Rainier. Yes, when I hike, everyone rucks up, that includes spouse, nieces, nephews and neighborhood children. Thankfully, I've now got a pack nicer than all of theirs.
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