ZPacks Arc Blast 55L Backpack w/ Belt Pouches

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Lightweight and stripped down, the Zpacks Arc Blast 55L backpack is loaded with innovate features that'll keep you comfortable out on the trail. Boasting a rolltop closure that locks out water, it's made from inherently waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabric Read More

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oldsparkey

May 23, 2019

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I have been using a Zpacks Nero and wanted a pack with a form fitting hip belt with a pack in the same Cubin fiber since it's waterproof. The Zpacks Arc Blast is a well thought out pack which can be adjusted to fit the individual. The Item I like the most is the way the frame and the belt take most of the packs weight. I loaded it with my normal items , put it on and adjusted it. Zpacks said that only 20 % of the packs weight is on the shoulders and I believe them. The Arc Blast feels lighter when packed with the same camping gear used with the Zpacks Nero. The shoulder straps on the Arc Blast were loose and the pack lightly rested against my back. I had to adjust them to actually contact my shoulders have the pack against my back. My base weight is under 10 pounds for everything but the consumables which I did not have in the pack when adjusting it. With dehydrated food and water that additional weight will vary with the duration of any trip. Now I have two good packs to use. The Arc Blast for normal trips and the Nero for a overnight or a couple of night trips.

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Cardamomtea

A pair of pants I like to hike in are 29" inseam. When I measure my body, it's more like 27.5" - 28.5" (I'm not great at measuring hehehe). I'm 39" from my natural waist to the floor (I marked the wall next to my natural waist above my hips, then measured from that mark on wall to the floor.) I had my roommate measure my back following the REI video instructions, and I come out to 16.5" - 17". I'm about 29-30" circumference there (waist is 26", about 2.5-3" above REI measurement location) so it's a higher measurement point than the Zpacks instructions. I'm rockin' a decent amount of fat right now, so it makes measuring iliac crest tricker than when I'm thin. I'm really not sure if this pack will work or not, but decided to risk it. There is the Scout on their website that I was also considering. I can always sell this one if need be. My two previous packs are a 2009 Gregory Women's Jade 50 size XS and a 2017 Gossamer Gear Gorilla size Small, Hipbelt Small. That Gossamer Gear hipbelt was way too small! Their website says, "Small hip belt (24" - 34" waist) (61 - 81 cm)" My waist ranges from 24.5 - 26.5." No where close to the maximum end of their waist range. My hips are 34.5 - 36.5" I didn't realize it was men's sizing, since it didn't say the Gorilla was a man's pack. Won't shop there again, that's for sure! (Missing stitching didn't help my opinion of them either..) Two years later I'm still pissed off... and two years later they still have men's sizing in a supposed unisex pack. OK /end rant I'll follow up here once I get the Zpacks backpack, and let you know how it fits me.

CarolEB2

I’m a tad over 5’3” but my torso comes out around 14.5” so never can find a pack that works. Do you have super short legs? Mine are a little long for my body but not 4” longer to make up for your 18.5” torso so i’ll be really interested to hear your feedback after you receive your pack and wear it full? I’m still messing with my ULA circuit. My old heavier Deuter ACT lite SL fits perfect, unfortunately so i light need to go back to it. .

SequoiaGhost

Very nice, appreciate the comment. Something to consider.