Arc'teryx makes 4 backpacks in our database, ranked below by GearScore, our data-driven overall rating. The Alpha AR 55 leads at 64. The lightest is the Aerios 45 at 2.4 lb. Prices run from $250 to $360.
| Product | GearScore (Default) | Type | Weight | Capacity | Load | Denier | Price | Frame | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 64 | Backpacking | 2 lb 14 oz | 55 L | n/s | 315 D | $250 | Internal | |
2 | 57 | Ultralight | 2 lb 6 oz | 45 L | n/s | 100 D | $250 | Internal | |
3 | 55 | Backpacking | 4 lb 4 oz | 65 L | n/s | 210 D | $320 | Internal | |
4 | 54 | Expedition | 4 lb 8 oz | 75 L | n/s | 210 D | $360 | Internal |
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This page ranks every Arc'teryx backpack we track, scored on published specs, not opinions. GearScore rewards low weight, rated load-carry, and durability once a pack has enough volume for its class. You can re-weight any of those factors, or sort and filter the whole field, on the full backpack comparison.
We currently track 4 Arc'teryx backpacks, all ranked above by GearScore. We add models as they are released and re-verify specs by model year.
By GearScore, the Arc'teryx Alpha AR 55 ranks first at 64. That is the default, data-weighted rating; re-weight it to your own priorities on the full comparison and the order can change.
The Arc'teryx Aerios 45 at 2.4 lb, the lightest Arc'teryx backpack in our data.