The North Face Slingshot Backpack - 2000cu in

This is my second slingshot bag. I carried the first one all the way to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, then back up -- in the midst of a hurricane of all things! Rivers rising below us, boulders falling above us. Then my daughter decided it was perfect for her. So I had to find a replacement. Too bad they've discontinued the style and colors -- it really is a useful, elegantly designed backpack. --dw

This backpack is used by both my daughters to carry their books and other essentials around campus. It holds a lot of books, has outside pockets for water bottles, a cellphone/iPod pocket on the strap, multiple pockets inside and the handy elastic cord on the front exterior helps with other last-minute or oft-used items. The girls were glad the waist belt was removable, too. I recommend it as a great value over the first 6 months!

backpack it's excellent in everyway.........will shop again!!!! thanks again!

I use this as a diaper bag actually. It holds everything we need for our baby. Materials are very durable. No fraying of the fabric. Nice shoulder straps with universal fit and adjustablility.

I really had an opportunity to review a lot of choices for my cycling pack with Backcountry, and being able to enlarge the picture really helped. I knew I wanted The North Face brand and felt really good that I got the best. The Slingshot has one large compartment and a full length front pocket. No silly laptop sleeve to mess with, that's for the kids and suits trying to look hip. What I really like, is the flaps over the water bottle pockets and the front bungy cord. Just the right size for a man and very comfortable to wear. Oh yeah, the small organizational pockets in the large front pocket, are really helpful, too.

This North face pack is a really great item if you are looking for a quality daypack. I like that it has two side water bottle holders that adjust to a wide nalgene bottle or a real skinny bottle by pulling the cinch cord. It also has a cinch cord in the face of the pack so you can store a jacket or another item of clothing. The shoulder straps are lightly padded and feel comfortable when there is weight in the pack. The only thing that I would have liked on the pack that is not is a chest strap. It comes with a waste strap but I no chest strap. In my opinion, this would make it feel even more secure on my back. However, this has not stopped the performance of the pack and its comfort when using it.

This backpack has performed great over the past 18 months. I will admit to probably over packing it and taking it almost everywhere with me, but it is already starting to show signs of separation at the seam between the strap/handle/bag at the top. I am disappointed in the quality of the backpack.

Great backpack, wouldn't trade it for anything.