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Calgary Arva Picture bag test
The collaboration between Arva and Picture with the Calgary backpack gets a makeover for the 2016 season. The freeride bag is rejuvenated, designed with 40% recycled material. As its slogan says, "ride for the future", it retains all the characteristics of a 100% freeride bag that can also be adapted to everyday life.
Test conditions
- Day ski touring at Mont Saxonnex with 800 m d+. Equipment: shovel, probe, mask, 1 jacket, 1 waterproof jacket, 1 lunch box, 1-liter water bag.
- Arêche Beaufort freeride day with lunch box, sun cream, sweater, shovel, probe, mask, sunglasses, digital camera.
Description of theCalgary Arva Picture Bag
- Compatible with hydration system. Zippered back access for water pouch.
- Easy-to-use ski and snowboard straps allow you to quickly put your skis or snowboard on the bag.
Adjustable chest and belly straps. Right-hand pocket (yellow zip) on the ventral strap for a small snack, keys, etc. Reinforced shoulder straps for comfortable carrying.
Main compartment (blue zip) for shovel, probe, sweater, water bottle...
Second compartment (pink zipper) complements the main compartment: to store a packet of cake, a sweater, a ski mask... For ski touring, it can also be used as a compartment for skins.
Front pocket (yellow zip) for small, easy-to-reach items such as sunscreen.
Mask pocket (green zip) or camera or sunglasses pocket on top of the bag.
Reinforced back designed for comfort when carrying, so you don't feel what you're carrying. Tested with shovel, probe, lunch box and water bottle.
Side views of the bag
Features
Arva and Picture have once again opted for a youthful design, offering a bag made from 40% recycled materials. We love the zipper colors on the black model.
A 4-season bag for freeride, freerando, touring, university, high school...
Easy ski carrying
Multiple pockets adapted to your needs. Freeride example: shovel, water bottle, lunch box in main compartment; sweater, pack of cakes/snacks in second compartment; sun cream in front pocket.
What our partners have to say about theArva Picture Calgary Bag
"I love the color of the zippers, and find the bag much more comfortable than the previous one. Carrying your skis on the bag has been greatly improved" Laura 19 years old Student
"While keeping the freeride spirit, Arva and Picture succeed in transforming the Calgary into a 4-season bag" Marion 26 years old Designer
"Comfortable, practical, efficient, a very cool look that will appeal to the greatest number" Maude 31 years Finance Manager
