Gear Review
The North Face Catalyst 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
Get your act together North Face!
By candor
Ranked #246 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
April 13, 2006
The Cataylst pack is fantastic and performs exactly as advertised. Loaded with 55lb, for the first time I was able to walk rather than plod up a 30 degree pitch and with absolutely no hip stress (I currently own an Osprey Cresent). I would love to have this pack. So what is the problem? The North Face refuses to provide dealers with different size hip-belts and shoulder harnesses for a proper fit. The large torso pack has a 36in minimum waist hip-belt and an overly long shoulder harness which together probably fits about 1% of the backcountry public. I have a 33in waist and need a 20in+ torso length pack. This arrogance on the part of TNF typifies a company in decline.
View Details: The North Face Catalyst 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D, 420D, and 840D Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 3350cu in; [M] 3650cu in; [L] 3950cu in
- Suspension:
- Pivotal
- Back Panel:
- Molded E-Vap
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, hydration sleeve (bladder not included)
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side, bottom
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- Left side pocket, 2 water-bottle pockets
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Two- to four-day backpacking trips
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 10oz; [M] 6lb; [L] 6lb 6oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.