====== Arc'Teryx ====== Arc'Teryx is an [[gear-companies|outdoor gear company]] and was founded in Vancouver, BC in 1991 by Dave Lane and Jeremy Guard. The company first started out making [[climbing]] equipment like harnesses under the company name of Rock Solid. Over time, they expanded their product line and change their name to Arc'Teryx. Their first backpack line was the [[http://www.lattaoutdoors.com/buy-gear/gear/b:30-arcteryx-bora-backpacks.html|Bora]]. Most of their equipment is geared towards the outdoors person wanting top of the line, technical gear. The company is now owned by Salomon, which is also a sub-company of Amer Sports. ===== What is an Arc'Teryx? ===== {{ sarchaeopteryxberlin2.jpg|The Berlin Archaeopteryx}}The name Arc'Teryx is derived from the earliest known bird, the Archaeopteryx. The company logo is taken from the The Berlin Archaeopteryx, the most complete Archaeopteryx skeleton currently known. ===== Buy Arc'Teryx Gear ===== * [[http://www.lattaoutdoors.com/buy-gear/pcat/375887/brand/30/arcteryx-camping-backpacks.html|Arcteryx Backpacks]] * [[http://www.lattaoutdoors.com/buy-gear/pcat/376030/brand/30/clothing.html|Arcteryx Clothing]] * [[http://www.lattaoutdoors.com/buy-gear/pcat/375980/brand/30/climbing.html|Arcteryx Climbing Gear]] * [[http://www.lattaoutdoors.com/buy-gear/pcat/376145/brand/30/snow-skiing-and-snow-boarding.html|Arcteryx Ski Gear]] ===== External Links ===== * [[http://www.arcteryx.com|Arcteryx.com]] - Official Site ===== Keyword Tags ===== {{tag>climbing backpacking gear-companies}}