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Replacement Pre-curved Arc Stay - Tall 23"

Replacement Pre-curved Arc Stay - Tall 23" - Main image
$12.97 $19.95 In stock

Category: Materials Hardware

These replacement pre-curved vertical stays fit our Arc Haul Ultra, Arc Zip Ultra, and discontinued Arc Air and Arc Air Zip Backpacks.

You may also want to replace your Stay Holster Inserts. Instructions for installing inserts and frame pieces are on the Stay Holster Inserts page.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

James T. ★★★★★

The pre-curved shape made installation a breeze—no wrestling to get it aligned like with other rigid stays I've tried. It slides right into the sleeve on my pack and delivers the firm support I needed for heavier carries.

Natalie O. ★★★★★

Finally got around to swapping the old stay in my pack and this 23" pre-curved one slid right in with zero fuss. The arc shape kept the frame stable even with a heavy load, no more sagging on one side. A perfect fit that restored the pack's structure immediately.

Richard I. ★★★★★

I was worried the 23" length wouldn't fit my Arc Zip Ultra, but the curve sits perfectly and the swap took under five minutes with no extra hardware needed. Solid build, feels just as stiff as the original did on day one.