Gear Review
The North Face Mantel 26 Backpack - 1650cu in
overall good pack
By Adrian@Anhood.com
Ranked #722 - Daypacks - Technical
March 24, 2010
Solid construction with quality zippers. Two issues:
1) Waste belt is way too short. I occationally wear this while on a motorcycle and the waste belt does not fit around when I wear a leather jacket. Same might apply with a puffy and shell layer. My waist is a 35" so I'd presume it wont fit XL and bigger midsections.
2) The cord pull sinch system seems neat, but I could not figure how to lock it or what to do with the excess cord length when the pack is near empty?
Material is hefty and the colors are accurate.
View Details: The North Face Mantel 26 Backpack - 1650cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 315D Cordura nylon airbag fabric
- Volume:
- 1650cu in (27L)
- Suspension:
- Molded E-VAP
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 side, 1 rope; [Internal] 1 main, 1 water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 1 Trekking pole
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 12oz (800g)
- Recommended Use:
- Climbing, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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