ARC'TERYX BORA PACK User manual

BORA PACK
USER MANUAL

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Congratulations on the purchase of your BORA pack. We believe this
is the best backpacking pack we’ve ever created. To get the most out
of your pack, please take a few minutes to review this booklet.
SECTION 1 | PACK & HIPBELT SIZING
SECTION 2 | PARTS OF A BORA PACK
SECTION 3 | FITTING YOUR BORA PACK
SECTION 4 | FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
SECTION 5 | CARE AND STORAGE
SECTION 6 | TROUBLE SHOOTING
For telephone numbers, please access our CONTACT US website
page: www.arcteryx.com/Service-Forms.aspx

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SECTION 1 | PACK & HIPBELT SIZING
Regular
46.5 cm – 51.5 cm
18.25 in – 20.25 in
Tal l
50.5 cm – 55.5 cm
19.75 in – 21.75 in
Men’s
Regular
42.5 cm – 47.5 cm
16.75 in – 18.75 in
Tal l
46.5 cm – 51.5 cm
18.25 in – 20.25 in
Women’s
1. PACK SIZING:
Packs are sized in Regular (R) and Tall (T).
Sizing refers to your back length.
To determine your size, measure down the spinal
column from the 7th cervical vertebra to the level
of the hip iliac crest. Look at your toes and feel
for the prominent bone behind your neck and
measure down from there.
ILIAC CREST
C7 VERTEBRAE
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Small 73 cm – 86 cm
28.75 in – 34 in
Medium 82 cm – 97 cm
32.5 in – 38.25 in
Large 94 cm – 107 cm
37 in – 42 in
Small 72 cm – 82 cm
28.5 in – 32.5 in
Medium 80 cm – 92 cm
31.5 in - 36.25 in
Large 90 cm - 102 cm
35.5 in - 40.2 in
Men’s
Women’s
3. HIPBELT SIZING:
Hipbelt sizing is based on a measurement
around the hip iliac crest. Measure around
the body at the top edge of the hip iliac crest,
approximately 2 in below the point at which
you would measure your waist.
Small 85 cm - 96 cm
33.5 in - 38 in
Medium 93 cm - 109 cm
36.75 in - 43 in
Large 106 cm - 122 cm
41.75 in - 48 in
Small 78 cm - 90 cm
30.75 in - 35.5 in
Medium 87 cm - 103 cm
34.25 in - 40.5 in
Large 100 cm - 112 cm
39.5 in - 44 in
Men’s
Women’s
2. SHOULDER STRAP SIZING:
Shoulder strap sizing refers to bust/chest
circumference. Measure around the bust/chest
at the fullest point.

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SECTION 2 RECOGNIZING THE VARIOUS
PARTS OF A BORA PACK
Top Pocket
Kangaroo™Pocket
Elastic hook clips (for trekking pole/
mountaineering axe) x2
Daisy chain lash points x2
Side pocket
Compression straps x4
Mountaineering axe loop x2
Lower lash points x2
Hipbelt pocket x2
Hipbelt load stabilizer x2
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FRONT VIEW

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Top Pocket
Top pocket adjustment ladder x2
HydroPort™hydration tube opening
Main compartment top strap
Load lifters x2
GridLock™
Shoulder straps x2
Hydration tube/load lifter strap
retainer x2
Sternum strap
Sternum strap adjustment ladder x2
Shoulder strap fit adjuster x2
Tegris®back panel
RotoGlide™hipbelt mechanism
Hipbelt
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BACK VIEW

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Rail
Latch
Lockout Switch
Slider
Screw
Release Tab
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ROTOGLIDE™ MECHANISM

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SECTION 3 FITTING YOUR BORA PACK
Wearing a properly fitted pack increases your carrying comfort.
Fitting the pack doesn’t take long and makes the pack more
enjoyable to wear.
To fit your BORA Pack:
STEP 1 - FILL YOUR PACK WITH 10 KG (22 LBS)
Begin by loading your pack with a significant amount of weight
similar to what you would normally carry. Recommended load
distribution will help to optimize carry and comfort.
STEP 2 - LOOSEN ALL THE STRAPS
The shoulder straps should be slightly loose, but not all the way,
otherwise the pack will be difficult to adjust. The load lifter straps,
hipbelt, and load stabilizer straps should be completely loose.
The hipbelt is the foundation of pack fitting.
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MODERATE TERRAIN
TECHNICAL TERRAIN

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Each person may choose to wear their hipbelt on
a different position on their body. The top edge
of your hip bone is called the Iliac Crest; the top
edge of the hipbelt should rest along the Iliac
Crest. The pointy front edge of your hips is called
the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine; each pad of the
hipbelt should cover your Anterior Superior Iliac
Spine.
STEP 3 - TIGHTEN THE HIPBELT
• Put on the pack, while leaning forward to
support the load
• Close the hipbelt buckle.
• Hold the right hipbelt pad with your right
hand.
• With your left hand pull the webbing on the
right side of the buckle towards your right
hip.
• Hold the left hipbelt pad with your left hand.
• With your right hand pull the webbing on the
left side of the buckle towards your left hip.

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STEP 3 CONTD.
When completely tight, the medium sized hipbelt pads
should be about 15 cm (6 in.) apart. If the pads are too
close together you may not have enough space to further
tighten the hipbelt after removing layers while trekking.
Replace the hipbelt with a larger size if the hipbelt pads
don’t completely cover the Anterior Superior Iliac Spine.
For other sizes of hipbelts, please contact the retailer where
you purchased your BORA pack or Arc’teryx Customer
Service. (see page 1)
STEP 4 - TIGHTEN THE LOAD STABILIZER STRAPS
Tighten the load stabilizer straps on both sides of the
hipbelt until they are snug but not too tight. These straps
serve to minimize the sway of the pack load and can be
adjusted to your comfort. If left loose, they allow the
RotoGlide™ hipbelt to move more freely. As you tighten
these straps, they will reduce its movement which you may
find advantageous in certain conditions.

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STEP 5 - TIGHTEN THE SHOULDER STRAPS
Hold the webbing straps below the shoulder strap fit
adjusters. (see page 5)
Pull down and slightly towards your back.
Note: If you over-tighten the shoulder straps, the
weight will shift from your hipbelt to your shoulders,
which could be uncomfortable over long periods.

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STEP 6 - CONNECT THE TWO ENDS OF THE
STERNUM STRAP ACROSS YOUR CHEST
The Ideal Sternum Strap Fit
The sternum strap keeps the shoulder straps from
sliding off your shoulders. It should sit comfortably
on your chest, about halfway between the top and
bottom of your sternum. You can use the sternum
strap adjustment ladder to change the height of the
sternum strap to the most comfortable position for you.
Don’t over-tighten the sternum strap. If it’s too tight,
it might keep your chest from expanding. If it’s too
loose, the shoulder straps might irritate your armpit.

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Shoulder Strap Sizes
If you can’t raise sternum strap enough, lower the
shoulder straps on the GridLock™. If you still can’t
raise the sternum strap enough, you might need a
smaller size of shoulder straps.
To request a different size of shoulder straps,
please contact the retailer where you purchased
your pack or Arc’teryx Customer Service.
(see page 1)
EXPERT FIT TIP: Once the shoulder straps and
sternum strap are adjusted to where you like
them, try over-tightening the sternum strap by
1cm and loosening the shoulder straps on each
side by 1 cm. These micro-adjustments can make
the pack feel better with heavier loads.

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STEP 7 - TIGHTEN THE LOAD LIFTER STRAPS
1. Hold the load lifter strap above each
shoulder strap.
2. Pull this strap forward. Stop when you feel
the load lift off your shoulders.
The load lifters straps are designed to lift pressure
off the top of your trapezius muscles. This reduces
fatigue and increases carry comfort. If you over-
tighten the load lifters, it puts more pressure on
the front of your chest. There should be no gaps
between the shoulder strap and your shoulder.
If there is a gap, loosen the load lifters.

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Congratulations! You‘re done fitting your new pack.
Before your first hiking trip, take your new fitted pack for
a 1-2 hours test hike.
If you find the shape of the back panel doesn’t quite fit your
body shape or you notice a pressure point anywhere along
your back, you can bend the stays to improve the fit.
Instructions for bending the stays are available on page 16.

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BENDING THE STAYS
WARNING! Do not bend the stays near the
RotoGlide™ rail. All adjustments to the stays
must be made above the first 12 cm (4.75 in)
from the bottom of the backpack.
To bend the stays:
1. Identify exactly where along the back panel
you feel discomfort, and mark the spot on
the back panel.
2. Apply gentle, steady pressure to the back
panel to bend the aluminum stays.
3. Load your pack and take a 30-minute
test walk.
If the discomfort remains, repeat steps 1-3 until
you find the best shape for your back.

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SECTION 4 HOW TO USE THE KEY
FUNCTIONS OF THE PACK
TOP POCKET EXTENSION
To accommodate different load volumes in the
pack, you can raise or lower the top pocket.
Use the two webbing straps and the top pocket
adjustment ladders to adjust the tension and
height. If you’re carrying larger items under
the top pocket, pull the strap at the top of the
Kangaroo™ pocket towards the centre of the
back panel for extra security.
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OPENING & CLOSING THE MAIN COMPARTMENT
The main compartment of the pack uses the Arc’teryx
PULL TO OPEN / PULL TO CLOSE draw cord system.
To open the main compartment:
1. On the non-cordlock/webbing loop side, hold the fabric of
the main compartment opening with one hand.
2. Pull the webbing loop with the other hand in the opposite
direction.
3. Pull the draw cord string to close the main compartment.
OPEN CLOSE

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ATTACHING TREKKING POLES
1. Insert one end in the side pockets at the
bottom of the pack.
2. Wrap the elastic hook clips around pole.
3. Pull on the free end of the elastic to tighten.
ATTACHING A MOUNTAINEERING AXE
1. Slide the handle of the tool down through the
mountaineering axe loop until the head of the
tool pulls on the mountaineering axe loop.
Note: Point the pick at the head of the
axe towards the zipper on the Kangaroo™
pocket.
2. Flip the bottom of the handle up towards the
top of the pack. Secure the handle with the
elastic hook clips.
3. Pull the end of the elastic to tighten.