Gear Review
The North Face Catalyst 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
Catalyst 60 Backpack
By Anonymous
Ranked #1063 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 29, 2007
good overall backpack with lots of un-necessary but cool features. The pivot system is neat and the first time I wore it on the trail, I leaned over laterally every once in a while just because it felt liberating.
It took me a long time to get this to fit right and feel comfortable, however. Once i did, i was good to go. I could see how this pack wouldn't fit every body type however. I had to take extra care when I filled it with my bear container, a 2-liter reservoir, and all my other gear because it didn't fit any more. Shuffling stuff around fixed this, but I never had to do this with previous The North Face packs.
Overall a great pack with lots of extras, but just make sure it fits you. If it does, you'll have all the bells and whistles.
View Details: The North Face Catalyst 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
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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
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