Chilcotin 20 Rucksack

Day outings in the backcountry require carrying food, water, clothing, and other key items for a successful day. The Chilcotin 20 Rucksack is all about load stability and easy access to your kit. The packs wrap around the body, keeping the mass close and stable. Shoulder straps and back panels are ventilated to help with comfort in warm weather.A comfortable, highly functional pack for long day hikes and extended mountain bike rides. The 20-litre capacity holds essential gear plus a few luxuries, and could be used as an overnight pack for minimalist backpackers. The pack shape and hipbelt construction help move the load towards the body for comfort and balance. Materials are light and strong, and the shoulder straps and back panel are vented.A two-litre custom Source hydration bladder is part of the set up, delivering exceptional flow rate, effective capacity, minimal slosh and ease of use. The ergonomic, high flow bite valve delivers water with little effort, an important factor on the move. The valve can be locked closed while not in use to eliminate leakage and dribbling. The BPA free bladder has a maintenance free liner that helps prevent microbial build up without adding a plastic taste. The leakproof wide mouth top makes filling, cleaning and drying exceptionally easy.A combination of carefully thought out components manages the load for maximum comfort and stability. The design promotes stability by wrapping around the body and pulling the mass close, and carefully selected foam materials hold their shape for effective, durable cushioning. A polyethylene framesheet helps maintain the pack's structural integrity and improve weight distribution. Lower compression strap pull the load onto the hips.Aeroform, used in the back panel and shoulder straps, is a monofilament mesh that is thermoformable and can be heat-set into specific three dimensional shapes. This allows Arc'teryx to design comfortable, non-absorbent, durable, flexible,