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Lavieille
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Has anyone here used Arc'teryx gear before? I'm interested in purchasing their Mantis 26 backpack for school, and I'm just wondering what anyone here has to say about their product.
Oct 23 2013 9:47PM
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fragglemuffin
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You can't go wrong with Arc'teryx. I don't have any experience with the Mantis but if it's anything like most other Arc'teryx products, you won't be disappointed.
Oct 23 2013 10:23PM
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cannaguts666
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Arc'teryx is good quality but using it as a backpack for school? Either you've got too much money or you're an idiot. I honestly wouldn't buy Arc'teryx on sale because it's so god damn expensive, even Patagucci is cheaper.
Oct 23 2013 10:34PM
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.nasty
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why in the hell would you use that for school...

Oct 23 2013 10:54PM
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Lavieille
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It's on sale for 80 bucks, which is in my price range for a backpack.
Oct 23 2013 10:55PM
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Avifarer
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do it
Oct 23 2013 11:03PM
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EASYZ
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Arc'teryx for $80...buy that shit right now...hell buy 20 of em and sell em for a nice profit...maybe fund a new pair of skis....
CAPITALISM!
Oct 23 2013 11:06PM
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skidemon22
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this. thats that good stuff!!
Oct 23 2013 11:15PM
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ggfski42
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Yeah man had nothing but great experience with them. Great packs
Oct 23 2013 11:18PM
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skier_boy26
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Their backpacks = money
Their harnesses = money
Their outerwear = no proprietary laminate bs, only gore-tex, aka money

Really can't go wrong.

Oct 23 2013 11:37PM
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tomPietrowski
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Arcteryx is some if the best stuff you will find. There packs are not super expensive but made really well. There outerwear is awsome too. High end but you get what you pay for.
Oct 24 2013 3:38AM
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doyle.
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love all my arcteryx gear. thinking about getting the Quintic this winter it looks like a sick pack
Oct 24 2013 4:33AM
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snakerton
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I have an alpha sv jacket for backcountry and its awesome. acteryx makes good shit
Oct 24 2013 10:07AM
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I_liketobutter
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Looking to spend about 1200 on arc'teryx this year once I get some funds. Their stuff is absolute top quality and worth it imo.
Oct 24 2013 3:11PM
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250r
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fuckin so stoked my dads getting me a 50% off deal on some arcteryx this year through his work/claim
Oct 24 2013 4:25PM
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fragglemuffin
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It sure is! I've had the 28L for a while and love it as my BC daypack.
Oct 24 2013 9:40PM
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Avifarer
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do you use it in summer as well? when i was hiking with my heli pro this summer the snowboard carry/seat made my back sweaty as fuck. i dont think the arcteryx would have this problem since it doesnt have a horizontal snowboard carry but just curious
Oct 24 2013 10:47PM
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fragglemuffin
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The Quintic does actually have a horizontal board carry; that clip system has so many different carry options! As far as being too hot, I haven't had any problems with it like I did with my Heli pack on spring/summer tours. My only issue with it is the straps; they are pretty thin so hiking an approach with your skis/board and boots on your back gets a little uncomfortable. Also, there isn't an insulated hydro sleeve so you'll need to get a neoprene insulated tube if you plan on using a camelback in winter conditions. Other than that, it's by far my favorite ski pack.
Oct 24 2013 11:29PM
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49566738265
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Doesn't get much better than Arc'teryx, but even on sale it's pretty expensive for carrying a few books or a laptop. More worth it for one of their harnesses, packs, or a jacket. A bookbag doesn't need to be able to go to Denali and back.
Oct 25 2013 2:03AM
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ThaLorax
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Arcteryx is what every other company aspires to be. They're one of the few companies who I truly think is worth the expensive price tag.
Oct 25 2013 2:53AM
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