Gear Review
The North Face Prophet 65 Backpack - 4000-4300cu in
Item #TNF1987
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31 in Stock
main belt broken
By hhclimb2126191
Ranked #695 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
March 20, 2008
On Aconacagua at 6000m (=cold) the attachment of the main belt of my Prophet65 backpack BROKE with a load of approximately 22 kg only!! The attachment (only about 0.5 mm thin !!) seems to be very lousy to me ... Otherwise the backpack is ok, but this defect is absolutely not acceptable.
View Details: The North Face Prophet 65 Backpack - 4000-4300cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Cordura Dyneema, 840D Jr. ballistics, 420 HT nylon
- Volume:
- [M] 4000cu in (65L); [L] 4300cu in (70L)
- Suspension:
- E-VAP Shoulder straps and back panel, removable internal aluminum stays
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, molded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, bladder not included
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Zip on lid, 2 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No, straps can be used for vertical carry
- Ski Carry:
- No, side straps can be used as A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes, 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [M] 3lb 9oz (1615g); [L] 4lb 2oz (1870g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, fast and light backpacking, fastpacking, extended backpacking
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
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