Gear Review
The North Face Chugach 14 Backpack - 850cu in
Decent bag, with major shortfalls
By esilverski878650
Ranked #124 - Winter Packs
December 9, 2008
The Chugach is a decent bag with some pretty nice features. Hydration sleeve is well designed and the pack is decently comfortable even on a chairlift, but it is only very good on-piste or in the sidecountry.
Unfortunately, the ski carrying is system (and everything else) is limited by size. Any ski wider than 90mm or so will not fit in the ski carrying system. I have Volkl Mantras and they don't even come close to fitting. Also, snowboard straps will piss off most skiers as they get in the way of fully opening the bag. Also, expect to fit only goggles, gloves, a midlayer, hydration, and some personal items. This bag is very small.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D Nylon, 420D nylon, 330HT ripstop Cordura nylon, 1680D Ballistics
- Volume:
- 850cu in (14L)
- Suspension:
- Molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, stowable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side access hydration pocket
- External Pockets:
- 1 Padded optics pocket with organizer and audio port
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- None
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 2lb 7oz (1090g)
- Recommended Use:
- Dawn patrols, quick tours, backcountry touring, out-of-bounds touring, in-bounds booting
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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