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The North Face Primero 70 Backpack - 3950-4600cu in

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Hi, I'm planning on backpacking for a couple weeks (16 days)...

By Ranked #928 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) May 1, 2009

Hi, I'm planning on backpacking for a couple weeks (16 days) through Portugal, Spain and Morocco and I'm debating between this pack and the North Face Crestone 75 Backpack.

Any ideas which one I should get or which one would be better? I"m heading there in a few weeks and the weather is pretty warm in all the countries.

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By Ranked #8 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) May 2, 2009

The Primero would probably be better for you. It was designed by TNF as a hot summer condition hiking bag, which means tons of back ventilation, perfect for where you are going. The added 5L of the Crestone is nice, but not really necessary. This bag also has an extra pocket, which might be a good thing, might not (pickpockets). This bag weights less though, over a pound less actually, which could be the pound that means you need to pay for extra weight baggage. Either bag will hold what you need, and will be great, but I think that the Primero is the one best suited for what you need it for.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
630D Nylon 
Volume:
[S] 3950cu in (65L); [M] 4300cu in (70L); [L] 4600cu in (75L) 
Suspension:
X-Radial with 7075 aluminum stays, E-VAP shoulder harness, E-VAP 3-point hip-belt 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
Yes 
Detachable Pack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
Yes 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top, side 
External Pockets:
1 Lid, 1 front, 2 side 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
2 Trekking pole 
Ice Axe Loops:
2 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[M] 5lb (2270g) 
Recommended Use:
Weekend backpacking trips 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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