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The North Face Prophet 45 Backpack - 2500-3000cu in
I am thinking of the north Face Prophet. I am 54 and have not...
By Rich COburn
Ranked #531 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
April 15, 2009
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?
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By sea2895423
Ranked #234 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
April 24, 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.
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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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