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The North Face Prophet 45 Backpack - 2500-3000cu in
When you need a streamlined pack for your fast-and-light summit approach, look to The North Face Prophet 45 Backpack to get the job done. Load up your gear, secure your ice axe into one of the multiple tool loops, and make a push for the peak. You'll shoulder your gear in comfort thanks to this lightweight backpack's molded E-VAP back panel and shoulder straps, and body-forming hip-belt. If you need to bring a bit more gear, this Summit Series Backpack expands by 20L (1220cu in) to accommodate your puffy and extra food. Removable aluminum stays let you cut down the Prophet 45's already paltry weight, and a removable bivy pad has your back for those unexpected nights below the summit.
Bottom Line: Throw your essential gear into The North Face Prophet 45 Daypack and bag a peak.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Are those straps I see hanging at the bottom big enough to put
Are those straps I see hanging at the bottom big enough to put a light pad through? I want to be able to strap my sleeping bag and pad to the outside. Can I do that with this pack?
By: Crockett
October 10, 2009
Yes you can. That is what those straps are made for.
By: Andrew
October 10, 2009
Perfectly basic.
By: Drew Tabke
April 1, 2009
This is the pack I use for really big ski tour days, ie Mt. Rainier. Its big enough for a night or two out, also. Great weight distribution, not over tech with features, just a killer, basic design for climbing and skiing huge mountains. I would go smaller for just a day-tour pack, but when you need extra food, gear, and clothes, this is my ideal size.
Glacier travlin
By: renan ozturk
June 1, 2009
I use this pack for everything from cragging to big glacier adventures
Would it be good for a three day hike?
Would it be good for a three day hike?
By: Rider
August 16, 2009
Right now, the TNF Catalyst 60 pack is on sale for $195 (50% off, regularly: $388.95). The sale price puts it below the cost of this pack, and the more comfortable Catalyst 60 would be darn near perfect for a 3-day hike--or if packed right, a week-long jaunt. Don't get me wrong, the Prophet is an excellent rucksack, but the Catalyst and Primero lines are more suited for extended stays on hiking trails.
By: Brent Doyle
August 16, 2009
Pakistan Alpine Style!
By: Cedar Wright
June 13, 2009
Amazing what you can fit in a prophet..crux one achieved...made it to the base.
Is It Waterproof And Good In The Rain
Is It Waterproof And Good In The Rain
By: Rider
August 14, 2009
This is an alpine climbing pack, so it is generally intended for freezing temperatures. Like most packs, it uses a coated nylon pack material, but you will eventually get water through the seams in hard rain.
By: Dave Drulard
August 14, 2009
Prophet 45
By: Mike Traslin
May 12, 2009
Good lightweight pack for a 2 to three day long ski tour or if you are over packed for a serious long day ski mountaineering objective!
How do you convert it into the biivy pad?
How do you convert it into the biivy pad?
By: eli3060949
June 1, 2009
The bivy pad is probably just the back panel. It should be removable.
By: Bryan Vernetson
June 2, 2009
I am thinking of the north Face Prophet. I am 54 and have not
I am thinking of the north Face Prophet. I am 54 and have not back packed overnight for probably 30 years so I don't want to go over 4 lbs or perhaps 4.5 but I MUST have a support system so the weight really feels transfered to the hips and good hip and shoulder pads, at least sufficient that way. Max 3 nights out.
What do you think?
By: Rich COburn
April 15, 2009
The prophet 45L has the frame support and probably the shoulder pads for 3 nights out. As far as the padding on the belt I feel like it may be a little thin for 3 nights out in the beginning but there is certainly enough padding that your body will get use to it. I have had no soreness or bruising at any time while using it and I have taken it out a dozen or so times but I am also half your age and backpack quite a bit. I think that you will be please with the pack it really is a great pack. Also 3 days may be a bit of a stretch unless you pack really light. Like I said it has the frame to support the weight for 3 days not sure about the space. If I'm out for longer then 3 days it means I'm going to be doing a lot more trekking and prefer a burlier heavier pack. Hope that helps.
By: sea2895423
April 24, 2009
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Cordura Dyneema, 840D Jr. ballistics, 420 HT nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 2500cu in (40L); [M] 2750cu in (45L); [L] 3000cu in (50L)
- Suspension:
- E-VAP Shoulder straps and back panel, removable internal aluminum stays
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, molded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, bladder not included
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Zip on lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 4oz (1475g); [M] 3lb 8oz (1590g); [L] 4lb (1815g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, fast and light backpacking, fastpacking
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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