Gear Review
The North Face Chugach 14 Backpack - 850cu in
Northface's day pack / ski sling entry
By jwt
Ranked #673 - Winter Packs
September 19, 2007
Well it's still too early in the season to discuss how The North Face Off Chute's little brother holds up but here goes on my preliminary thoughts:
Plusses: size and comfort are both great. The ski sling, board sling, zippers and buckles and hydration compartments show the typical TNF attention to quality. Easy to get in and out of and not too uncomfortable to sit in even on a chairlift.
Minusses: Weight. It's heavier than it needs to be, especially as it has both a ski and board sling. I don't board and I'll probably razor the board sling off. Too bad.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D Nylon, 420D nylon, 330HT ripstop Cordura nylon, 1680D Ballistics
- Volume:
- 850cu in (14L)
- Suspension:
- Molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, stowable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side access hydration pocket
- External Pockets:
- 1 Padded optics pocket with organizer and audio port
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- None
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 2lb 7oz (1090g)
- Recommended Use:
- Dawn patrols, quick tours, backcountry touring, out-of-bounds touring, in-bounds booting
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.