Gear Review
Worth EVERY cute little penny!!!
By mab
Ranked #94 - Women's Accessories
January 12, 2009
I had the most perfect Cosmos Pink / Zinc Grey Pandora. It was my ditty bag for two years. I never went anywhere without at least throwing it in the trunk of my car, even when I didn't specifically need it on my back. Mine was part purse, part overnight-bag, part briefcase, part tool-box, and part first-aid kit.
It's short height is PERFECT for riding in the rear saddle on most motorcycles, even on a big touring bike that looks more like Cleopatra's limousine than a motorcycle.
Unfortunately, my Pandora was in the trunk of my car when my car was stolen last Fall. I was far more heartbroken over losing gear than my fully insured car! Priority #1 - replace the car. Priority #2 - replace my beloved Pandora.
I hope The North Face will keep this amazing bag in its line-up for a long time to come, because I've never found anything else with enough pockets to keep-organized everything I could possibly need for a day/overnight trip and then some ... in such a TINY package. I'm actually planning to buy ANOTHER one so that I have one for everyday use and one dedicated just for "outdoor activities" ... just as soon as The North Face rolls out a pretty new pink.
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CAUTION: this is *NOT* a good "book bag" for school, because the top of the bag is too narrow to fit your 12-pound hardbound biology book.
Otherwise, grab your TSA-approved 1qt zipper lock bag o'toiletries, lunch, multi-tool, first aid pouch, fresh undies/socks/t-shirt, cell phone charger, journal, mp3 player, emergency contacts, and HIT THE ROAD!
While it's not a back country pack by any definition -- if you're going some place where you can travel light, the Pandora *CAN* be far more than just a "day pack". Makes for a nice skiing/snowboarding pack too!
View Details: The North Face Pandora Backpack - Women's - 700cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Sabre 6, Sabre 12
- Volume:
- 700cu in (12L)
- Laptop Pocket Dimensions:
- N / A
- Suspension:
- Padded back panel and shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front
- Skateboard Carry:
- No
- Weight:
- 8oz (230g)
- Recommended Use:
- School, work, everyday
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
Change me.




1 Comments Last Reply: September 10, 2009 By: tbomhoff1808687
It is cute but TINY. We returned it.No way it could be used for school.
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