@@KhurshidsChannel thank you very much!

This particular shoe has a label inside with “Made in China”. On their website they claim: Our factories in Italy manufacture about 60% of our products. Factories in China and Vietnam manufacture 28% and 12% respectively.

@@MusclesfromB it’s definitely water resistant. For heavier rain I would put the contents in a plastic bag as an extra precaution.

@@lifehiker Thanks for the reply. I'm kinda looking for something more waterproof that is comfortable enough to have a quick run with

@@Sharetheroad3333 thanks for the feedback. The front storage, as I mentioned could accommodate up to a Nalgene bottle in terms of capacity. The sides are suitable only for trekking poles.

What I meant by up front storage is, both sides of the pack. Some packs have a zip pocket on one side and nothing on the other. I missed the Nalgene bottle comment. Are you saying a 32 ounce Nalgene could go up front?

- Timestamp 2:46: I mention the convenience of the side pockets, if one was zipped I would have definitely mentioned that. - Timestamp 3:02 I mention that I have been able to fit a Nalgene in the exterior pocket. One can infer I mean a 32 ounce bottle since that size is synonymous with the brand.

@@lifehiker yes. Nalgene means 32 ounce to me. Hence the reason I was clarifying. If it was a 32 ounce, was that comfortable? When I was talking about zippers, I am referring to the storage up front (on my person front). Some packs have twin sides on the vest. Some vests are different on each side. That’s the detail I am trying to get.

@@Sharetheroad3333it was comfortable in terms of the Nalgene fitting in the exterior pocket, the material is very stretchy. I usually use a hydration bladder with it rather than the bottle. One side of the front vest is zipped, the other side is not.

@@MCFCTheMadHatter, I sized up half a size and that seemed to be enough room for me. As far as the sole, it still seems to be holding up. Although if you’re a city runner mainly, the robustness of the Raptors might be overkill. You might want to look at a lighter shoe even, like the new Prodigio which I hear is fairly wide now too.

That’s really cool!

If you have any doubt that 12 liters won’t be enough I’d go with the Distance 15.

Thank you good sir! 👍

Do you have an AllTrails of the mountain you’re looking at hiking? I don’t know of a Pikes Peak in Arizona above 10k feet.

@@lifehiker Oops! I meant to say Humphrey's Peak. I was thinking of Pikes Peak when I was typing my comment because that is where I learned that at 10000 feet I started to get a headache. I think I will get that app before going out there. Thanks

@@moosefactory133, I think if you take your time and try acclimating to Flagstaff elevation for a day or two, then then going up Humphreys won’t be as bad.

I’d probably try a small for a tailored fit, but medium might allow for more layering. I usually buy multiple sizes and return one.

@@lifehiker I just watched another guy who is 5’8” and 125 lbs and wears an XS so maybe the small is the way to go for me

@@ethanmietzner5218 nice glad to hear you worked it out!

Yeah I’d say it is. Maybe more technical though.

Oh just you wait… it’ll be coming soon on the channel, thanks for watching :)

I’d recommend visit the Black Diamond website for specific dimensions or size ranges.

@@lifehiker The reason why I'm asking is that this kind of info isn't available on their website.

Hey man, so a narrow 2L fits pretty comfortably in the pack’s bladder netting but you could certainly experiment with a 3L. Usually I’ll throw a few of those 2Ls in if I’m doing a 10 mile hike. Here’s the one I have, there are probably more affordable options but so far this hasn’t leaked: a.co/d/9NnabGJ

Hey, thanks so much for your fast reply. Really useful!

@@TheIsanater any time!

That’s wild! Would love to experience that one day.

@@lifehiker It was beautiful and the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing your hike!

You definitely should! Bring a buddy though and plenty of water.

Yes I’ve done Battleship, here’s the video if interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt-leLSdnKrdhn0.htmlfeature=shared

Couldn’t agree more.

Hey, thanks a lot Peter! If you’re looking for one of Arizona’s toughest hikes, this is it. Likewise, you have also gained another subscriber 🙂. Your content has amazing production quality. Look forward to keeping up with your journey!

@@lifehiker Thanks Edward! I appreciate that. I've never climbed 4000 ft is one day, although I have gotten close at 3200 ft of elevation gain. I'm definitely interest in this hike in Arizona.

Yep BIG plus!!

Technically speaking, the Ultra Raptor don't have a rock guard but the well cushioned MEMlex EVA midsole and the EVA Enduranace Platform (on the non-GTX version only) make you feel as if there was a rock guard. I think the only La Sportiva long-distance running shoes having a sort of rock guard are the Jackal and Jackal II.

@@Labrador7, on their official site, they call it an “Endurance Platform EVA rock guard”. I suppose that could be misleading if it’s not actually a full rock guard. With all that said, I think it supplies some decent protection for longer hikes compared to other trail runner type shoes I’ve worn.

@@lifehiker I agree, the Endurance Platform insert is very comfortable. It's a shame it's not in the GTX version, on longer disances you clearly notice the difference.

That’s confidential, sorry

Hahaha!

Thank you!

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

I would say yes it does.

Im using mine for the shops lol

@@David.Horne72 haha that’s fair

You’re right, I neglected to show that. Packed inside the pocket it’s roughly 5in x 7in.

Thanks man!!

Good comments. I think the fit is subjective as it varies person to person. Some will notice fit nuances/differences specific to their body type. For me, the fit is comfortable, while still allowing for layering, and still maintains a fairly tailored look. As far as the weight/feel of the AR being more premium, I have heard that feedback before. However with Arcteryx constantly making materials more efficient and continuing to innovate it’s hard to imagine they would deliberately make this jacket “less premium” even though it might feel that way. It could just be that the materials are now more efficient so they don’t have to feel as robust or bulky. At least that’s just my speculation.

They do deliberately make products worse, I bought the beta LT but the prior year used gortex pro, both jackets were $400, except the new model used regular gortex

@@Alex-oo3jy There can be supplier and other financial and market implications us consumers aren’t always aware of which impact cost and materials. It’s not always “fair” perse. I wouldn’t go so far as saying they “deliberately make things worse”. There’s probably a strong reason behind the change.

I have Patagonia Tropical Hoody too, but it has less useful hood and less nice material.

If you layer appropriately underneath, it could likely handle that.

What didn’t you like about it? I just bought my LT. It’s 45°. And I’m still cold.

⁠@@pleasebeinteresting he doesn’t seem to want to explain why he returned it… The LT is pretty light and if you’re not effectively layering with it, and staying static (not active), you will certainly start feeling the cold around 40F.

Yes it fits.

@@lifehiker thank you, i have the distance 22, but i think i like this better. Just ordered the Salomon XA 25., we will see what i like better. Always in search of the perfect bag. Thanks..

No, it doesn’t seem to stretch.

Cool, thanks I’ll check them out!

It’s a Cormac t-shirt. I don’t think they sell this exact one anymore, but here’s a link to their current tees: arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/cormac-logo-shirt-ss

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It’s doable if you feel like facing very harsh conditions. Could be a lot of snow, very cold and very windy. Much worse conditions than I faced in the video.

It’s one of my favorites for sure, just a little tougher to get to.

@@lifehiker definitely

Thank you!

Protons are generally even more breathable than Atoms. So I would expect a Proton HW to run cooler than an Atom HW. For daily use the Atom HW might be better, the Proton HW is more for active cold weather use.

Yeah it definitely takes a bit of courage!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad I could help!

Appreciate that - yeah do it!!

Haha no doubt!

I noticed on my Heavyweight the logo is indeed printed and is smaller, it also doesn’t feature the spelled out name underneath it. I actually liked the subtle nature of the newer printed logo. It seems to give it a cleaner, modern look, just my opinion.

@@lifehiker hmmm how about the durability after couple wash? Mine is not plain printed one it’s more like shiny black vinyl plastics on the surface

@@kiwifrenchie6036I can’t speak to the durability of the logo but I sympathize with your concern when washing the garment.

Noted!