Khamsin 50 Backpack
Loaded with alpine features & highly modular, this pack can be extended to carry a monster payload.
- Material: 210D Ripstorm, 100D Invista HT / Mini ripstop with silicone and polyurethane coating, 430D Invista HT plain weave, 680D Invista HT superpack, Hypalon, Spacermesh, EV 50
- Top loading
- Compressible kangaroo pocket with Hypalon reinforcement and top closure
- Large removable top lid
- Hydration bladder pocket and hose port
- Full length WaterTight side zipper
- Removable dual density framesheet
- Composite horizontal frame members
- Two front compression straps
- Four side compression straps
- Removable hipbelt with thermoformed hip pods
- Removable webbing hipbelt with two injection molded reversible/removable gear loops
- Laminated shoulder straps
- Two Axio ice tool holders
- Two modular ice axe keepers
- Glove friendly snow shedding buckles
- One compressible side stash pocket
- V-frame suspension
- Two 6061 Aluminum stays
- Volume: short - 45 l. / 2749 cu. in., regular - 50 l. / 3051 cu. in., tall - 55 l. / 3356 cu. in.
- Weight: short - 1.9 kg. / 69 oz., regular - 2.1 kg. / 73 oz., tall - 1.6 kg. / 77 oz. in.
On an extended weekend alpine ascent, when every ounce of weight and versatility is scrutinized, the Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 is a well balanced mid-sized designed that traverses the requirements. Loaded with alpine features and highly modular, this pack can be extended to deliver a monster payload, and then stripped down and compressed for light forays, or a summit bid. When fully loaded, the V-frame suspension, removable aluminum stays, removable hipbelt with thermoformed hip pods, removable hip belt gear loops, removable dual density framesheet, and removable/extendable lid pack a whole lot of carrying comfort. Strip it all down, and it converts to a summit pack with just the necessities to tag the top.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Arc'teryx Khamsin 50 Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Khamsin 50 Backpack
Qing Zhou
- 2009-09-20
light and compact, durable, good water resistance, comfortable
Great for trips anywhere from a weekend trip to a week long trip.
Sizing Chart
Backpack Sizes: Bora 30
| |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-20 |
19-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-51 |
48-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 40
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 60LT
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 62 (Women's)
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
14-17 |
16-19 |
18-21 |
| Centimeters |
38-42 |
41-45 |
43.5-47 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 65
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 70
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 80
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 90
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |
Backpack Sizes: Bora 95
| |
Small/Short |
Medium/Regular |
Large/Tall |
| Inches |
16-19 |
18-21 |
20-23 |
| Centimeters |
41-48 |
46-53 |
51-59 |