Gear Review
The North Face Primero 70 Backpack - 3950-4600cu in
TNF Convert
By John Roorbach
Ranked #490 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 21, 2011
Concept, design, execution of quality, This pack has it all for streamlined efficiency. Have long used the Osprey Argon 70, but it's a pound 4 ounces heavier. The Argon 70 is great gear, but this pack is different, a step closer to " the grail of packs."
Loaded it up the first day and went on an 8 miler along the old coast road above 101 overlooking the ocean just to tune in the pack and see how it rocks. Moves with the body and sits justs fine. TNF has raised the standard of great packs again. For lighter stuff I like my Black Diamond 60. Cut from the same mold but the BD is 3.5 lbs and is great for lighter loads. Love the BD suspension as well.
Must feel good to work for companies that have made millions of customers happy gear craved gluttons enjoying the millions of mountains of the world.
That said, Get one. Find out for yourself. Back country has an excellent return policy. You can't go wrong. Just do it! Nuff said.
View Details: The North Face Primero 70 Backpack - 3950-4600cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 3950cu in (65L); [M] 4300cu in (70L); [L] 4600cu in (75L)
- Suspension:
- X-Radial with 7075 aluminum stays, E-VAP shoulder harness, E-VAP 3-point hip-belt
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 2 Trekking pole
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [M] 5lb (2270g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: January 21, 2011 By: John Roorbach
I should have clarified that the lighter BD pack I use is the Infinity 60.
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