Gear Review
The North Face Skareb 55 Backpack - 3050-3650 cu in
Best ultralight weekender out there. Bar none!
By skimrn
Ranked #88 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 16, 2007
Backpacker Magazine rated this ultralight pack (3Lbs for Lg) as the Best Buy for 2006. The magazine says it is like Altoids-curiously strong. I wholeheartedly have to agree with this. I can't believe it weighs 3Lbs and it is very tough. My best experience this year with this pack was carrying it to Havasu Falls, backpacking near Mooney Falls (about 12 miles). My friend and I made to the campsite without stopping (carrying about 40Lbs). I was very comfortable the entire way.
It also comes with a matching rain cover in the side pocket (great idea!). It is also ready for a hydration reservoir. I packed a 3 liter reservoir from my the North Face Hammerhead and it was a perfect fit.
I know that Gregory G Pack has won several Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Awards, but I think this pack deserves it. The G is still less than 3000 cu in for a large size. It is barely big enough for a weekender. Also it is not as durable as this pack.
One minor quibble: I wish that this pack was tad bigger. I was super stuffed for weekend backpacking trips. Come on Skareb 60 or 65!
View Details: The North Face Skareb 55 Backpack - 3050-3650 cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 70D ripstop nylon, 210HT ripstop Cordura, 420HT nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 3050cu in (50L), [M] 3350cu in (55L), [L] 3650cu in (60L)
- 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:
- [S] 2lb 13oz (1280g), [M] 2lb 15oz (1330g) [L] 3lb 2oz (1420g)
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
Change me.