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Stout 70L Plus Backpack
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Discover the Ariel Plus 70L Backpack - your perfect companion for backcountry adventures. With its customizable fit, detachable daypack, and 70L capacity, its the ultimate hiking backpack for exploring off the beaten path.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Ariel Plus 70L Backpack
The Ariel Plus 70 Backpack takes us deep into the backcountry where we have only ourselves to rely on. The AirScape backpanel and adjustable harness system create a breathable, customized fit for managing heavier loads on our boldest adventures, while the detachable top lid converts to a daypack for side treks.
Product Details:
Specs
Responsible Collection Bluesign Approved Material: 210D high-tenacity nylon with PFC-free DWR coating
Volume: 70L (4271cu in)
Support/Suspension: 3.5mm LightWire frame, AirScape backpanel with die-cut foam, adjustable harness system, mesh-covered foam lumbar support
Shoulder Straps: fit-on-the-fly shoulder straps, spacer mesh fabric
Waist Belt: fit-on-the-fly waistbelt with crossbody ErgoPull buckle
Hydration Compatible: internal hydration sleeve (reservoir not included)
Access: top, large front panel zipper to main compartment
Pockets: top lid compartment, 2 front panel zippered pockets, 1 front stuff pocket, 2 large dual-access mesh side water bottle pockets, 2 zippered hipbelt pockets
Gear Loops: removable sleeping pad straps
Ice Axe Carry: 2 ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs
Trekking Pole Carry: stow-and-go trekking pole attachment
Sleeping Bag Compartment: zippered sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
Rain Cover: PFC-free DWR coating
Detachable Daypack: removable top lid converts to daypack
Compression: 2 upper and lower side compression straps, 2 front panel StraightJacket compression straps
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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