Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack

The Klim Nac Pak backpack was my trusty companion on every ride for years, including multi-month off-road journeys. And I would still be using it today if it wasn’t for the fact that my son “borrowed” it.

- JM Staelens

The Klim Arsenal 15 is essentially a next-generation Nac Pak. At first glance, they look similar, but the Arsenal 15 differs in subtle details. The most discernible differences between both backpacks are the 3M Scotchlite reflective stripes that adorn the Arsenal 15, the S-curve-shaped back panel, and the soft-shell goggle pocket that substitutes for the molded goggle hard case of the Nac Pak.

The Arsenal 15’s soft shell goggle pocket is larger, but I must admit that I miss the superior protection offered by the molded goggle case on the Nac Pak. I put a spare pair of reading glasses and sunglasses in that hard case, reassured of their protection during an involuntary get-off.

Similar to the Nac Pak, the