Gear Review
main belt broken
By hhclimb2126191
Ranked #1448 - 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 - 3800-4150cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 315D Bombastic Cordura nylon with PU weather-resistant coating
- Volume:
- [S] 3800cu in (62L); [M] 4000cu in (65L); [L] 4150cu in (68L)
- Extended Volume:
- [S] 4450cu in (73L); [M] 4750cu in (78L); [L] 5200cu in (85L)
- Suspension:
- V-Radial aluminum frame
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 crampon, 2 stash in pack lid; [Internal] 1 main
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- 2, waist belt
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb (1810g); [M] 4lb 1oz (1840g); [L] 4lb 3oz (1900g)
- Recommended Use:
- Technical pursuits, high-alpine adventures, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.



