Gear Review
The North Face Terra 60 Backpack - 3700-3850cu in
Easy on the wallet
By Mike Morse
Ranked #124 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 8, 2009
Pros: Inexpensive, durable, lots of external storage
Cons: Not super light, no rain cover included, the hip straps rip my hips apart. The Verti-Cool is more of marketing ploy.
I really this bag. Its huge and the side straps allow you to keep it small if you dont need all the space. I love the spandex-esque pockets in the front and side. The bag has firm padding and the frame is very basic but it certainly gets the job done. I has large external pockets, but they dont have elastic tops, so stuff can fall out (Lots of dented Sigg bottles). I'd call this a pretty basic bag. I wouldn't take it on a week long trip, but a weekend backpack trip? For sure! The one thing I really hate is the mesh material on the inside of the straps, it basically a cheese grater on long hikes, does a number on my hips and clavicles. For the money, I can't think of a better bag.
View Details: The North Face Terra 60 Backpack - 3700-3850cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Ripstop nylon, Sabre 12, Sabre 6
- Volume:
- [M] 3700in cu (60L); [L] 3850in cu (63L)
- Suspension:
- Opti-Fit adjustable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, sleeping bag compartment
- External Pockets:
- 2 Water bottle, 1 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [M] 4lb 5oz (1960g); [L] 4lb 9oz (2070g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.