Gear Review
The North Face Skareb 65 Backpack - 3480cu in
Review Title
By Dave Drulard
Ranked #18 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 14, 2009
I've have used the original version of the Skareb for 3 or 4 years, and have always liked the suspension and feel of the pack. I was not a huge fan of the roll top, and in general the exterior of the pack was a bit busy. North Face seems to have solved all of this issues with the current Skareb. I usually have to spend quite a bit of time and 2 or 3 trips to really get the suspension dialed in, but on a recent trip to the Tetons, this pack felt just about perfect with very little adjustment. I also liked the larger size moving up to 65 liters. I really like the approach of building a lighter weight pack, but not sacrificing all of the durability, and still having a legitimate suspension. Very nicely done- still the great feel of the last generation, with nice updates to the back pannel and much cleaner pack body. They took my favorite pack and made it better.
View Details: The North Face Skareb 65 Backpack - 3480cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 100D Parachute nylon, 210D HT ripstop nylon
- Volume:
- [S/M] 3350cu in (55L), [M/L] 3480cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- X Radial aluminum frame, EVA back panel, E-Vap lumbar panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 large front, 1 water-bottle holster on shoulder harness
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 4 Trekking-pole loops in back, 1 on hip-belt
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S/M] 3lb 14oz (1750g),[M/L] 3lb 12oz (1700g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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