The Arete pack frame is a brand-new design, built from the ground up. The frame itself is lightweight and incredibly strong, designed for carrying loads of up to 50kg and providing unparalleled comfort. The body-mapped curvature of the frame and next-gen padding set the Arete up for maximum stability and stamina while hauling a wide variety of weight and bulk.
It incorporates 4 separate aluminium stays to provide contoured strength and stability across the full width of the frame. This carefully crafted shape allows the weight to distribute in a more even manner across the hips, back and shoulders, resulting in increased comfort and increased carrying capacity for the user.
The next-gen dual-density padding marks a new level of weight to support. This amazing new padding hugs the contact points in a more even manner for better weight distribution. This has allowed us to shape both the hip belt and back supports into a more ergonomic shape offering greater support to a wider range of body shapes. This layout includes our FoamFlow™ design which leaves open channels between contact points for fresh air to pass easily over your back and vent out heat and sweat.
The Arete Frame length is fully customizable for different body lengths. A locking frame height adjustment system means you only have to set it up once for your height, lock it, and it will stay set.
All the tension points across the frame are reinforced for additional strength and all the hardware is Duraflex® made, the industry leader in bomb-proof buckles and ladder locks (webbing and strap adjusters).
Finally, the integrated meat shelf has been carefully crafted to place heavy meat loads in the optimal position. This locks the weight snugly to the frame body and close to your spine for an energy-efficient, comfortable, and safer pack out.
The core of the Arete pack system, the Arete Frame is a piece of premium design and engineering built to make the uncomfortable task of carrying weight and bulk over long distances, the best experience it can be.
Place the tape measure around the large part of your chest, usually just below the arm pits. Don't stretch the tape too tight. Align this measurement with the table below to help select your size.
SIZE
CHEST CM
CHEST INCHES
XXS
85-90
33-35
XS
90-95
35-37
S
95-100
37-39
M
100-105
39-41
L
105-110
41-43
XL
110-115
43-45
2XL
115-120
45-47
3XL
120-125
47-49
4XL
125-130
49-51
5XL
130-135
51-53
PANT SIZE (MID/BASE LAYER)
WAIST: Place the tape measure around your waist, just above where your trousers would normally naturally rest. Don't pull the tape tight, but make sure it is snug. Align this measurement with the table below to help select your size.
INSEAM: This is the measurement from the center of the crotch on our trousers, to the base of the inner leg.
SIZE
WAIST CM
WAIST INCHES
INSEAM CM
XXS
71-74
28-29
78
XS
75-79
30-31
79
S
80-84
32-33
80
M
85-89
34-35
81
L
90-94
36-37
82
XL
95-99
38-39
83
2XL
100-104
40-41
84
3XL
105-109
42-43
84
4XL
110-114
44-45
85
5XL
115-120
46-47
85
OVERTORUSER SIZE
The outer layer trousers are designed to be worn over the top of your regular trousers. The sizing is therefore larger than our regular trousers.
SIZE
WAIST CM
WAIST INCHES
INSEAM CM
XS
83-86
33-34
79
S
87-90
34-35
80
M
91-94
36-37
81
L
95-98
37-38
82
XL
99-102
39-40
83
2XL
103-106
41-42
84
3XL
107-110
42-43
84
4XL
111-114
44-45
85
WOMEN'S SIZE (CM / INCH)
This is the measurements of the person, not the garments.
SIZE
CHEST
WAIST
HIPS
8
84cm / 33"
74cm / 29.1"
106cm / 41.7"
10
89cm / 35"
78cm / 30.7"
110cm / 43.3"
12
94cm / 37"
82cm / 32.3"
114cm / 44.9"
14
99cm / 39"
86cm / 33.9"
118cm / 46.4"
16
104cm / 41"
90cm / 35.4"
122cm / 48"
18
109cm / 43"
94cm / 37"
126cm / 49.6"
20
114cm / 45"
98cm / 38.6"
130cm / 51.2"
BOOTS SIZE
All sizes are US men's sizing. Measure from the from the back of your heel to the end of your longest toe.
US
FOOT LENGTH (approximate)
6
9.3 in / 23.6 cm
7
9.6 in / 24.4 cm
8
9.9 in / 25.2 cm
9
10.25 in / 26 cm
10
10.6 in / 26.8 cm
11
10.9 in / 27.8 cm
12
11.25 in / 28.6 cm
13
11.6 in / 29.4 cm
GAITER SIZE
Measure the circumference of calves at the thickest point. The size on the chart is the largest measurement that will fit in the gaiter. Gaiters can be tightened, but cannot be stretched to fit legs larger than the measurements shown on the chart.
SIZE
CALF SIZE
GAITER LENGTH
S
380mm
415mm
M
410mm
415mm
L
440mm
445mm
XL
470mm
445mm
2XL
500mm
445mm
GLOVE SIZE
For length, measure from the base of your palm to the tip of your middle finger.
For width, measure across your knuckles.
SIZE
LENGTH (CM)
WIDTH (CM)
S
18
9
M
19
9.5
L
20
10
XL
21
10.5
KIDS SIZES (CM)
This is the measurements of the person, not the garments.