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ALPHA AR 35 BACKPACK
HIGHER RESISTANCE AND GREATER PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL
THAN EVER BEFORE; A TRUE PACK PARADIGM SHIFT
Spring 2019 marks the start of a
new chapter for Arc’teryx alpine
climbing packs with the arrival of
a brand-new fabric technology.
Arc’teryx designers and developers,
along with textile partners, have
crafted the toughest lightweight
material to-date, opening the
door for new levels of tensile
strength and resistance.
The result is a pack designed to
enable performance at the highest
level. Welcome to the new Alpha
AR 35 Backpack featuring Liquid
Crystal Polymer fabric technology.
• N315r LCP fabric provides
extreme durability and
tensile strength
• Androgynous hook system
creates end use versatility
N315R LCP – A FABRIC
DESIGNER’S DREAM MATERIAL
The idea of Liquid Crystal Polymer
(LCP) has been around since the
90’s but it’s only been recently that
Arc’teryx and its textile partners
have been able to fine tune the
weaving process to combine the
LCP with the high tenacity nylon
required. This revolutionary fabric
utilizes the LCP as an engineered
ripstop grid incorporated into a
high tenacity nylon (N315r) fabric. It
grants the material extraordinary
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tear and abrasion resistance
in addition to its strength, and
the new fabric can withstand
higher performance coatings
for better weather protection.
“I’ve been trying to find ways and
means to create this fabric for
over a decade, but it’s only been
recently that all the stars aligned.
The limited supply and textile
manufactures who could work with
it were few and far between, until
one of our key yarn and fabric
partners had access and was willing
to work with us on creating it. The
weave process is very difficult
and has taken over 2 years to fine
tune, but I see this new fabric as
a fundamental building block for
Arc’teryx pack textiles in the future.”
Gord Rose
Senior Industrial Designer, R&D
TOUGHER THAN EVER BEFORE,
WITH ALL THE AMENITIES TOO
The Alpha AR 35 backpack also
takes a bold new direction with its
use of custom androgynous hooks
instead of traditional buckles, to
secure its components. These
hooks are lightweight, reliable
and allow more adjustability
and versatility by the user.
Other features include an easily
accessible pull-to-open / pull-to-
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close drawcord on the 35 litre (2136
cu in) main compartment. Custom
webbing daisy chains for lashing
items, and an ice pick capture
webbing that accommodates a
range of angles. Storage is no
issue either, with a security pocket
under the lid for small items, and
a removable frame sheet for more
flexibility and packability. Adding
to its already innovative design,
the Alpha AR 35 introduces a new
conical padded waistbelt that
transfers the load more evenly and
comfortably for a variety of hip
types. Weighing in at 1170g / 41.3oz,
the Alpha AR 35 has its targets
set on performance and utility.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Available: Spring 2019
Activity: Ice climbing and
multiday alpine climbs
Conditions: Year round
climbing conditions
Fabric: N315-LCP
Weight: 1170g / 41.3oz (825g
with no framesheet)
Volume: 35L / 2136cu in
(extends to 35L / 2136cu in)
Also available in 20L /  1220cu in
Colours:
Beacon Robotica