Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Brize 32 Backpack

Great day pack for extended day hikes and light overnights. This year, I scheduled a long 5 week visit to several national parks and wanted to try a pack with good materials. I was in Banff, Glacier NP, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP, and then Badlands and I hiked/ scrambled almost everyday for 10-18 miles for a total of 286 mile and this pack is fenomenal. I am famous amongst friends to do not take care of my gear at all especially my backpacks. I have used Gregory packs in the past, but their materials did not held well in alpine rocks or at least the models that I've tried. This pack is streamlined and fits perfect. To caution new buyers, I found it very comfortable after removing the aluminum back panel insert. It is find and awesome when you walk strait flat surface, but gave me a hard time when bouldering, walking steep angles, or trying backcountry off trail paths. The design for me is the absolute for my body, straps are very comfortable and I did not miss the lack of hip belt pockets at all. It's easier to move around boulders and I do use a small funny pack always for snacks and my camera. Now I am not going to mention at all ventilation in the back, because it's totally irrelevant to me. Whoever don't want sweat in their backs while hiking in high alpine trails, he or she better stay home on the coutch. As I mentioned above the materials are excalent. I've tortured this pack by throwing it on sharp rocks, scratching it while squizing between boulders, and held Up to the expectations. Only thing I would want more is the length of the lid zipper to be a bit longer.

Great day pack for extended day hikes and light overnights. This year, I scheduled a long 5 week visit to several national parks and wanted to try a pack with good materials. I was in Banff, Glacier NP, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP, and then Badlands and I hiked/ scrambled almost everyday for 10-18 miles for a total of 286 mile and this pack is fenomenal. I am famous amongst friends to do not take care of my gear at all especially my backpacks. I have used Gregory packs in the past, but their materials did not held well in alpine rocks or at least the models that I've tried. This pack is streamlined and fits perfect. To caution new buyers, I found it very comfortable after removing the aluminum back panel insert. It is find and awesome when you walk strait flat surface, but gave me a hard time when bouldering, walking steep angles, or trying backcountry off trail paths. The design for me is the absolute for my body, straps are very comfortable and I did not miss the lack of hip belt pockets at all. It's easier to move around boulders and I do use a small funny pack always for snacks and my camera. Now I am not going to mention at all ventilation in the back, because it's totally irrelevant to me. Whoever don't want sweat in their backs while hiking in high alpine trails, he or she better stay home on the coutch. As I mentioned above the materials are excalent. I've tortured this pack by throwing it on sharp rocks, scratching it while squizing between boulders, and held Up to the expectations. Only thing I would want more is the length of the lid zipper to be a bit longer.

I replaced a Mammut Creon 30 zip, which had a comparable volume size, with the Brize 32, after a spring of constant back/shoulder pain. Despite having good padding and an air mesh suspension, the back never seemed to feel synched to my body, nor was the one, single compartment appropriate for organization. Fit: I am 5'11" and 150 lbs. With a relatively long, lanky body, I find that the Brize can easily fit to the contours of my body. The padding of the shoulder straps, alongside their length, allow me to easily adjust the fit based on the weight in the pack. I could easily see this pack fitting figures of substantial taller/shorter frames. The sternum strap is adjustable with 5 different heights and does a good job of comfortably hugging the pack to your torso. The hip straps do a great job of hugging your hips and waist, and there is very little rotation of the belt as your move. This was a frequent problem on the Mammut, where it felt like my hip belt often rotated to the right. However, some more of Arcteryx's great padding would be appropriate for loads above 15/20 pounds. Utility: The pack easily stores 32 liters, and it actually feels larger than the single, large compartment of the Mammut. I can easily store a down 20F sleeping bag and insulated sleeping pad (in compression sacks), a canister stove, fuel, and 1 liter pot, 1 or 2 days of clothing, some food, and a 3 liter hydration bladder (a 3L hydropak reservoir fits great!). The two size pockets do a great job of holding my trekking poles in place with both the daisy chains and the compression straps. With appropriate shelter, I could see this pack supporting 1-3 days of lightweight trekking. The top pocket, with all of the main compartment contents, still 'ate up' all of my toiletries, phone, wallet, head lamp, and more. Again, I own the Bora AR 63, and having a similar, smaller set-up of the minimalist organization, the synch-closure, and the zippered pockets felt great and was a smooth transition between packs and longer or shorter trips. Field Use: So far on day hikes, I have loaded the Brize 32 with appropriate weight, such as food, water, camera gear, clothing, and trekking poles. The weight seems to disappear with the Aeroform back mesh, which breathes better and is more supportive than my old Mammut's air suspension. I didn't have any soaking wet back issues in the humid summer weather of the Northeast on steep, technical ascents. The pack takes sudden scrambles and steep descents in stride. My only concern is for wet weather. Why not include a rain cover or use AC2 material, like with the Bora, for a backpack that will likely experience frequent inclement weather. Far cheaper and less technical packs include such a feature.

I replaced a Mammut Creon 30 zip, which had a comparable volume size, with the Brize 32, after a spring of constant back/shoulder pain. Despite having good padding and an air mesh suspension, the back never seemed to feel synched to my body, nor was the one, single compartment appropriate for organization. Fit: I am 5'11" and 150 lbs. With a relatively long, lanky body, I find that the Brize can easily fit to the contours of my body. The padding of the shoulder straps, alongside their length, allow me to easily adjust the fit based on the weight in the pack. I could easily see this pack fitting figures of substantial taller/shorter frames. The sternum strap is adjustable with 5 different heights and does a good job of comfortably hugging the pack to your torso. The hip straps do a great job of hugging your hips and waist, and there is very little rotation of the belt as your move. This was a frequent problem on the Mammut, where it felt like my hip belt often rotated to the right. However, some more of Arcteryx's great padding would be appropriate for loads above 15/20 pounds. Utility: The pack easily stores 32 liters, and it actually feels larger than the single, large compartment of the Mammut. I can easily store a down 20F sleeping bag and insulated sleeping pad (in compression sacks), a canister stove, fuel, and 1 liter pot, 1 or 2 days of clothing, some food, and a 3 liter hydration bladder (a 3L hydropak reservoir fits great!). The two size pockets do a great job of holding my trekking poles in place with both the daisy chains and the compression straps. With appropriate shelter, I could see this pack supporting 1-3 days of lightweight trekking. The top pocket, with all of the main compartment contents, still 'ate up' all of my toiletries, phone, wallet, head lamp, and more. Again, I own the Bora AR 63, and having a similar, smaller set-up of the minimalist organization, the synch-closure, and the zippered pockets felt great and was a smooth transition between packs and longer or shorter trips. Field Use: So far on day hikes, I have loaded the Brize 32 with appropriate weight, such as food, water, camera gear, clothing, and trekking poles. The weight seems to disappear with the Aeroform back mesh, which breathes better and is more supportive than my old Mammut's air suspension. I didn't have any soaking wet back issues in the humid summer weather of the Northeast on steep, technical ascents. The pack takes sudden scrambles and steep descents in stride. My only concern is for wet weather. Why not include a rain cover or use AC2 material, like with the Bora, for a backpack that will likely experience frequent inclement weather. Far cheaper and less technical packs include such a feature.

I was looking for a new rucsac about two months ago, and initially dismissed the Brize 32 as I thought it might be too small for my regular needs - carrying a 'scope, tripod head, sometimes binoculars, food and drink, waterproofs and so on. I bought a 36L rucsac from another well-known brand instead. It's a good bag, well-made and probably bigger than it's notional 36L. However, for summer birding and trekking it feels too heavy and almost claustrophobic. So, I returned to the Brize 32, saw an independent review, and thought I'd give it go. I am hugely impressed. It feels lightweight, doesn't smother your back and sides making you too hot, is very well made, and is a beautifully simple and thoughtful design. Just what I need, no pointless bells and whistles. So far I've tested it with most of my typical summer birding kit, and there's still room to spare. Having thought it might be the perfect summer day sack, I think it might be big enough for winter trips too. Possibly the best designed and most comfortable day sac I have ever owned...and that's counting more than I care to remember!

i have taken this pack on a few 3 and 4 nigjt trips it it has done great. i do have to pack light but i love this pack. i can extend my range by using the daisy chains to add some external pouches.

I have had my Brize 32 for about a year and have used it almost daily on hikes, about town and even mountaineering. It's a good bag but could be elevated to truly excellent through the simple addition of a second ice tool loop, the fact that there's only one is very frustrating and simply makes no sense. I accept that I may be pushing the pack to the limit of its intended use but having two loops would also increase the configuration possibilities for those who only use one tool. Apart from this small but significant flaw, the bag is great, highly durable with a thoughtful compartment configuration and ample space for single day adventures. As if that wasn't enough, it's also extremely stylish.

Really like this pack. Great design, waist strap, shoulder straps great material, side pockets, cinch straps, front pocket, bladder pocket. Carries well, can pack flat in other luggage, Very functional. Only fault I can find is debris can enter back panel through mesh.

Superb quality. I have a Granville 20 too, which is excellent, but not for any real hiking for any distance, due to lacking proper back/straps. This is excellent, even with a 48" chest it adjusts nice and high, with great back support. Tons more 'Tardis' style room than the Granville (more liters obviously, but better hidden). It is narrow, with no side pockets, but the top and front do compensate for passports and tickets or travel pouches. Could do with padding at the bottom, hence 4 stars. Still an impressive bit of kit.

Owned for well over 2 years now. This pack excels at everything from carrying my laptop to work, travel in Europe, to peak bagging Colorado. It's ability to compress flat but expand when you need to carry a load is fantastic and rare in day packs. PLEASE get a better shoulder strap suspension system as the competition is beating you all here. Wider yoke style straps are so much more comfortable for men with wide shoulders.

Great pack for a daypack and the price. For some reason I was thinking 32L would be a little bigger. The size when fully packed is just a little larger than a standard backpack. I was able to fit my 0 degree bag, my one man tent, food and warming layers in this bag for an overnighter up Mt. Whitney. If we were in snow however this bag wouldn't be large enough. I travel solo a lot and pack pretty light, if you are hoping to use this for overnight trips I would move up to the 35L at least. overall there are three compartments. The large compartment has a small zip pouch up top. Great bag overall for the Money and very comfortable despite the lack of over the shoulder adjustments on the straps.

A very good and versatile backpack with many smart functions. Good and durable materials. The chest strap is a bit too short especially if you have a broad/wide chest. Also, the inner lining is a mix of both dark and light colors which makes it a little difficult to see your things in the pack. I would recommend this if you are looking for a good and versatile backpack.

A very good and versatile backpack with many smart functions. Good and durable materials. The chest strap is a bit too short especially if you have a broad/wide chest. Also, the inner lining is a mix of both dark and light colors which makes it a little difficult to see your things in the pack. I would recommend this if you are looking for a good and versatile backpack.

I have had this pack for almost a year now. During this time it has been my primary pack for day trips and I have also taken it with me for shorter overnighters. For daytrips I often find myself under-packing the 32L version, which results in the lid collapsing into the bag. This is accentuated when using the compression straps. This is of course primarily a cosmetic flaw but one you should know about when choosing which size to buy. For my day trip needs I could have gone with the 25L. It's when it comes to overnighters this bag comes into its own. I quite easily stuff it with my sleeping pad (Thermarest Neoair Xtherm), sleeping bag (Marmot Hydrogen), stove (Primus Lite+), food, toiletries and an AtomLT for warmth. (Sorry for the namedropping but thought it important to be able to look up what volume we're talking about.) What you should know is that it's really hard to fit most anything into the side pockets when the bag is fully packed. I hope that this is improved in the next generation of the pack. Even fully packed the pack sits well on my back for longer treks in dense vegetation. During daytrips I hardly notice it at all.

I have had this pack for almost a year now. During this time it has been my primary pack for day trips and I have also taken it with me for shorter overnighters. For daytrips I often find myself under-packing the 32L version, which results in the lid collapsing into the bag. This is accentuated when using the compression straps. This is of course primarily a cosmetic flaw but one you should know about when choosing which size to buy. For my day trip needs I could have gone with the 25L. It's when it comes to overnighters this bag comes into its own. I quite easily stuff it with my sleeping pad (Thermarest Neoair Xtherm), sleeping bag (Marmot Hydrogen), stove (Primus Lite+), food, toiletries and an AtomLT for warmth. (Sorry for the namedropping but thought it important to be able to look up what volume we're talking about.) What you should know is that it's really hard to fit most anything into the side pockets when the bag is fully packed. I hope that this is improved in the next generation of the pack. Even fully packed the pack sits well on my back for longer treks in dense vegetation. During daytrips I hardly notice it at all.

I've had this bag for some time now and it is one of my favourites. It carries all my gear for a long day out on the Moors easily. Two things that stand out for me are: First the harness, which is very comfortable once correctly adjusted. The bag carries well and stays comfortable all day long whatever the load. Second the design of the pockets is excellent for arranging all my gear the top pocket in the lid is easily accessible on the move. The front external pocket easily swallows map, compass and nav' tools. The "secret" inside pocket is great for a sit mat or wet gear. If there was something I would like to change, it would be the pack fastenings, the straps seem a little too long and I would like to tuck them away somewhere. I thought I would miss having hip belt pockets but the stretchy mesh pockets work surprisingly well. The fabrics chosen for this bag seem to be really robust, I'm not about to throw it off a tor, but I certainly wouldn't be worried that it would be damaged. This bag is a great alternative to the more popular 30-40l bags and more stylish too.

I've had this bag for some time now and it is one of my favourites. It carries all my gear for a long day out on the Moors easily. Two things that stand out for me are: First the harness, which is very comfortable once correctly adjusted. The bag carries well and stays comfortable all day long whatever the load. Second the design of the pockets is excellent for arranging all my gear the top pocket in the lid is easily accessible on the move. The front external pocket easily swallows map, compass and nav' tools. The "secret" inside pocket is great for a sit mat or wet gear. If there was something I would like to change, it would be the pack fastenings, the straps seem a little too long and I would like to tuck them away somewhere. I thought I would miss having hip belt pockets but the stretchy mesh pockets work surprisingly well. The fabrics chosen for this bag seem to be really robust, I'm not about to throw it off a tor, but I certainly wouldn't be worried that it would be damaged. This bag is a great alternative to the more popular 30-40l bags and more stylish too.

Very nice locking backpack whith simple clean design. I realy like the way its built - unlike similar backpacks which are built with thin ripstop nylon that can torn easily, this pack is built with tough nylon and has lots of bartech stiching making it so much more durable. The 3d mesh (they call it "Aeroform") on the back is comfortable and works very well keeping your back dry. 3 things that could make this the perfect backpack: 1. Adding a Stretching Strap on top of the shoulder straps 2.More suspention down the back (no, this "Aeroform" mesh is not enough when heavily loaded). 3.An extra zippered access to the main compartment like the sebring 25 or the KHAMSKI series

I used this pack on the Camino Frances for a duration of 31 days. As an industrial designer I appreaciate the thought put into the design of the pack, streamlined ,minimal, wind shedding, top lids forward directional closure, etc; however, I question the durability, after just a month of use,the connection point where the top lid buckles are adhered to the bag are wearing through the bag material itself. With only one month of use, this is surprising, especially since these areas are located on the interior of the pack and are only subject to repeated open/closure; this area needs to be reinforced, or potentially redesigned. I'm going to take the bag once more, this time to the Camino Norte for 40 days, I'll update the state of the bag and if any failure occurs due to the aforementioned issue. If the bag fails at these points, or wears through completely after only a total of 71 days, I wouldn't recommend this bag.

I used this pack on the Camino Frances for a duration of 31 days. As an industrial designer I appreaciate the thought put into the design of the pack, streamlined ,minimal, wind shedding, top lids forward directional closure, etc; however, I question the durability, after just a month of use,the connection point where the top lid buckles are adhered to the bag are wearing through the bag material itself. With only one month of use, this is surprising, especially since these areas are located on the interior of the pack and are only subject to repeated open/closure; this area needs to be reinforced, or potentially redesigned. I'm going to take the bag once more, this time to the Camino Norte for 40 days, I'll update the state of the bag and if any failure occurs due to the aforementioned issue. If the bag fails at these points, or wears through completely after only a total of 71 days, I wouldn't recommend this bag.

For a 32L(or even much bigger)pack to the crag, top opening is the only way to get in the pack, especially the opening size is so so small for taking out/packing your ropebag and quick draw etc... I felt extremely inconvenience.....