Gear Review
The North Face Gulper Hydration Pack - 550cu in
Review Title
By Justin Zak
Ranked #326 - Hydration Packs - Large
August 1, 2009
I would give this pack a 4 1/2 if it didn't have a sh#t bladder. I'm on my second warranty replacement from Nalgene (that leaked right out of the packaging). I've read several message boards and apparently I'm not the only one. The TNF pack works really well if it weren't for the use of this bladder (which is the primary reason for the pack to begin with) - too bad...
...Love riding up a hill and having my pack drain out on my back.
View Details: The North Face Gulper Hydration Pack - 550cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210HT Ripstop Cordura nylon
- Volume:
- 550cu in (9L)
- Reservoir Volume:
- 70oz (2L)
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front zip, 2 side stretch with elastic bike pump holder
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, removable
- Compression Straps:
- No
- Bite Valve:
- Articulated Bite Me
- Weight:
- 1lb 1oz (490g)
- Recommended Use:
- Day hikes, mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: November 18, 2009 By: Tom Farella
The top of the bladder needs to be extra tight or it will leak and seem like the hose barb/tube is leaking. beats the pants off anything I've used (camelbak, hydrapak, older north face).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes