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Arcteryx Aerios 18 - Mongoose / Nucleus
Not sure if I’m going to keep the pack yet, but I really dig the Mongoose colorway.
I haven’t found many real-life pictures of the Mongoose online, so I figured I’d share a few. Maybe this helps some of you who are trying to decide on the color.
The last pic is indoors under warm lighting, just to show how different the color can look depending on the light.
Also, what do you guys think about the Aerios 18 as a daypack? I’m mainly looking for something lightweight for day hikes and general outdoor use. Are there any better alternatives you’d recommend?
Beta AR 2025 Tatsu
Cerium 2024 Tatsu
Solano 2020 Alchemie
Gamma MX 2019 Gwai
Atom (LEAF) 2024 Crocodile (lots of use)
Aerios 18 2026 Mongoose
u/TumbleweedNo6800 — 4 days ago