Gear Review
The North Face Crestone 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
North Face Crestone 60
By johnringle100138088
Ranked #1289 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
April 14, 2008
I purchased the North Face Crestone 60 Backpack Large Version from backcountry.com for a 2-day hike in Joshua Tree National Parl. I walked the California Riding and Hiking Trail for 36 miles. I had a pretty heavy load, I would say 30 to 35 lbs. The North Face Crestone handled it very well. I have to say that the pack itself is a bit on the heavy side (approximately 6 lbs). It is a good balanced backpack that offer a lot of adjustments. I am not sure that I carried it properly the whole way because my shoulders hurt a lot after the first day. I like the two side pockets where I had stored 2 bottles of water. It also has a sleeve for a hydration reservoir (mine is 2.5 liters), a large outside pocket that is easy to access (perfect for maps, sun screen etc...) and a few other nice features. One thing I am not a fan of is the sleeping bag compartment at the bottom: my sleeping bag is a North Face Cat Meow (Large) and I had a hard time inserting it through the bottom opening. When it was time to get it out, I couldn't, it was stuck (even though it had been compressed as much as I possibly could). So I had to take it out through the top, no big deal.
Bottom line: for the price, it is an excellent weekend pack with plenty of nice features and built to last.
View Details: The North Face Crestone 60 Backpack - 3350-3950cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Ripstop nylon, 420D HD ripstop nylon, Hypalon
- Volume:
- [M] 3700cu in (60L); [M, extended] 4270cu in (70L)
- Suspension:
- Opti Fit, E-VAP back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 top lid, 1 front, 1 front kangaroo, 2 side stretch mesh; [Internal] 1 main, 1 bottom
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- Daisy chain
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Max Comfort Load:
- 60lbs (27kg)
- Weight:
- [M] 5lb 8oz (2540g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking, light multi-day trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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