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The North Face El Lobo 65 Backpack - 3480cu in - 2009 BCS
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Wearing a hefty backpack can make you feel as quick and agile as a turtle. The North Face thought you’d appreciate a pack that moves with your body so that hiking over those rocks and deadfall with a full load is easier. The El Lobo 65 Backpack features The North Face’s new X-Radial suspension system: Aluminum tubes form an X, and the X’ s central hub allows the tubes to move forward and backward to match the sway of your hips and shoulders as you walk. Just because this suspension is flexible doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice support—carry 60 pounds in El Lobo without wincing. The North Face also gave this expandable pack a padded, breathable back panel for comfort and a removable hood that converts into a large lumbar pack for day hikes from base camp.
Bottom Line: Feel like a slightly weighted-down wolf instead of a turtle.
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is there any available tnf raincover for this bag? because i
is there any available tnf raincover for this bag? because i dont want it to have mudshits or anything. do tnf store sell them? or any raincover suitable for this bag?
By: jack
December 21, 2010
http://www.backcountry.com/arcteryx-backpack-cover is a great cover that i use for 60L pack and works great!
By: TimGuru
December 21, 2010
Pack Info
By:
Dave Madsen
April 20, 2010
Here is a great informational video about this pack.
http://tnfvideo.com/video/el-lobo-pack-2/
If the Large torso size says "M/L" I wonder if the
If the Large torso size says "M/L" I wonder if the Medium torso size says "S/M", meaning that these two sizings don't match up with the normal S, M and L of NF. This is kind-of confirmed because I don't see a size S available. Can anyone confirm this?
By: Collin
November 18, 2010
Great Pack
By:
Scott Bowers
June 9, 2009
This pack has very good support and distributes weight well. When it's fully loaded it doesn't feel nearly as heavy as it really is. It has great features, I'd list them but they're all up on the tech specs. It does have a mesh pocket on the right side waist strap that's pretty cool (perfect for a camera). Very comfortable on long hikes, the X frame is awesome. I think this is a great pack for a good price.
El Lobo back panel
By: Dakka
April 3, 2009
borneo big wall dispatch 5 "the daily commute"
By: renan ozturk
March 4, 2010
the el lobo in action on a wild first ascent adventure in borneo
Hi everybody, I would like to buy this backpack, but before
Hi everybody,
I would like to buy this backpack, but before I would like to know what does "fit range" means. Is this the length measured from the shoulder to the hip?
thx
By: Chris
August 24, 2009
Im not sure what "fit range" means but I will say that there is a torso adjustment on this pack. Check out the sizing chart (tells you how to measure) and find the size that fits your measurements. Then you can fine tune it with that torso adjustment. I have a 19" torso and went with a large and had to adjust it down just a little. Hope that helps...
By: Scott Bowers
October 11, 2009
meh...
By:
Sam Hewitt
November 11, 2009
I bought this for my first pack. I like to get quality gear right off the bat. I figured that NF was a top quality brand and it's be a safe bet. Not so much. First day i had it, i was packing my gear to see how it would all fit and a zipper pulled off the sleping bag compartment. Another zipper pulled off the brain on my second trip out with it. Not a big deal but for two trips its kinda aggrivating. The really bad news is the frame is starting to wear through the mesh stuff on the back of the pack. For only having it out for a total of 8 days, its not holding up like i hoped it would. maybe i got a lemon but I dont think ill get another NF pack anytime soon.
Has anybody had any size issues with this? From looking around
Has anybody had any size issues with this? From looking around it looks like it isn't as adjustable or on the smaller size. Anyone have a 19" torso and using a medium with it?
By: mark
June 18, 2009
Mark, I've a 19" torso and went with the large version of the El Lobo earlier this year. Fits great and the torso is adjustable, although my pack has M-L stitched on it which leads me to believe that the pack includes both sizes with the self-adjusted torso sizing being the only difference.
That said, what drew me to this pack was it's radial-x frame and pivot system which really makes a huge difference moving around nimbly with a 55lb load, add the comfortably padded hip straps and I'd say it's been quite comfortable for multiday treks.
By: AAG
July 20, 2009
An Excellent Purchase
By:
W. D. K.
May 29, 2009
My old Kelty external frame was worn out so I began researching a new internal pack and came across 'el Lobo'. I bought it without ever seeing it or trying it on, which is silly, of course. But it has been proven itself excellently in the mountains of North and South Carolina and in New Hampshire on an extended trek. It distributes weight very well, and I've overloaded it with good results. The various gear pockets are great, offering flexibility and options for storing your gear and accessing it in different ways. It is very rugged and well-built. Its easily accessible with or without gloves too.To conclude: it is well worth the money.
hi, would u recommend the osprey ariel 65 or the north face el
hi, would u recommend the osprey ariel 65 or the north face el lobo 65? the el lobo does not have reviews.. thanks
By: kim
April 27, 2009
Although Osprey makes some great packs, I would go with the North Face pack based on the price difference. Right now, it looks like you could save some serious money by going with NF. The two packs are probably nearly the same in quality and durability and comfort.
By: Jordan Fox
May 10, 2009
Change me.
Out of Stock
2009 Model No Longer Available
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Here is a great informational video about this pack.
http://tnfvideo.com/video/el-lobo-pack-2/ more...
Great Pack
This pack has very good support and distributes weight well. When it's fully loaded it doesn't feel nearly as heavy as it really is. It has great more...
- Material:
- 210D ripstop nylon, 420D HD ripstop nylon
- Volume:
- [Med, Standard] 3480cu in (57L); [Med, Extended] 3950cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- X Radial (tubular aluminum flex frame), molded E-VAP back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, removable hood
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 top, 1 front drop, 1 front zip, 2 side stretch water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Med] 4lb 4oz (1950g)
- Recommended Use:
- Multiday backpacking trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime