Gear Review
The North Face El Lobo 65 Backpack - 3480cu in
An Excellent Purchase
By W. D. K.
Ranked #958 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 29, 2009
My old Kelty external frame was worn out so I began researching a new internal pack and came across 'el Lobo'. I bought it without ever seeing it or trying it on, which is silly, of course. But it has been excellent in the mountains of North and South Carolina. It distributes weight very well, and I've overloaded it on purpose with good results as well. The various gear pockets are great, offering flexibility and options for storing your gear and accessing it in different ways. It is rugged and handled rain on and off without a problem or a pack cover. I have not been in serious showers with it yet. To conclude: its versatile, tough, and well worth the money.
View Details: The North Face El Lobo 65 Backpack - 3480cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D ripstop nylon, 420D HD ripstop nylon
- Volume:
- [Med, Standard] 3480cu in (57L); [Med, Extended] 3950cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- X Radial (tubular aluminum flex frame), molded E-VAP back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, removable hood
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 top, 1 front drop, 1 front zip, 2 side stretch water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Med] 4lb 4oz (1950g)
- Recommended Use:
- Multiday backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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