Gear Review
The North Face Akila Backpack - Women's - 1859-2450cu in
solid pack for quick and light!
By Kristin Piccirillo
August 10, 2006
I went on a ridiculous 8- mile-in-4-day hike with some hard core peeps with a goal of going as light as possible. This was only possible with this pack. Its large enough to fit my sleeping bag, tent and food, as well as the layers needed, but not too much more. PROS: It caries REALLY WELL for fastpacking. The material is super-light, but puncture-resistant. The roll-top allows the pack to be used for anything from overnighters to 4/5 days. CONS: It’s so streamline that there is no "good" place to put a Nalgene. (You pretty much have to use a CamelBak.)
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 70D ripstop nylon, 210HT ripstop Cordura, 420HT nylon
- Volume:
- [XS] 1850cu in (30L), [S] 2150cu in (35L), [M] 2450cu in (40L)
- Suspension:
- X-2 Aluminum Suspension System
- Back Panel:
- Molded E-VAP
- Hydration Compatible:
- No
- Torso Adjustment:
- Direct-inject no slip lumbar
- Detachable Pack:
- None
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Roll-top closure
- Gear Loops:
- Yes, 1 front
- External Pockets:
- 2 side zips, front mesh, top zip accessory
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Ultralight hiking, quick ascents, day hikes, light overnight trips
- Weight:
- [XS] 2lb 3oz (990g), [S] 2lb 4oz (1020g) [M] 2lb 10oz (1190g)
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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