Cobra 65L Backpack
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Why We Like The Cobra 65L Backpack
For mountaineering and ice climbing adventures in the dead of winter, The North Face Cobra 65L will get us there and keep our gear organized for our fun-filled excursions. We like that this pack features semi-translucent fabric to help us see our gear more easily when everything is packed up, and that it's made from highly durable Teksever material, which reduces weight while reducing water and snow absorption. Designated ice-tool and axe spots help us carry our tools more easily while keeping picks covered, and an external stuff-it pocket holds crampons so we don't scratch up our pack or the rest of our gear. A rope carry at the top of the pack doubles as a compression feature, and a floating top lid with a zippered pocket is optimized for those smaller items we need to access easily.
Details
- Durable pack that lets us organize our gear efficiently
- Foam back panel with durable and light Teksever fabric
- Hipbelt pocket holds our phone, snacks, or other small items
- 360-degree reflectivity for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions
- Semi-translucent fabric lets us see our gear from the outside
- Tool loop on hipbelt and ice-tool and axe carry options
- Rope carry doubles as compression at the top of the pack
- Item #TNFZBL0
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 210D recycled nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
- Volume
- 65L (3967cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- sternum strap, padded back panel
- Shoulder Straps
- padded, adjustable
- Waist Belt
- padded, adjustable
- Hydration Compatible
- bladder sleeve
- Reservoir Included
- none
- Access
- top
- Pockets
- 2 wand, 1 zippered hipbelt, 1 stuff-it, 1 zippered lid
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Compression
- top straps
- Dimensions
- 13 x 9.5 x 23.2in
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 10oz
- Activity
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 12 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 4, 2024
Terrible bag for overnighter
I can barely attach overnight equipment on the side, no avalanche pocket even while marketed for ski mountaineering. No bottom strap. Very unimpressed
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
December 22, 2023
Ultimately chose another pack but it was a hard choice.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a pack for winter backpacking that would include skiing and ice climbing. This pack fit quite well. For reference I am 5'2", 110lbs with a 14.5 " torso. I really like the floating lid, ice axe carry system, and water resistance of the material. The big winner was the fact I could take out the frame sheet after a heavy load and turn it into a day pack that felt quite comfy and tilt my head all the way back. The harness fit well except the shoulder pads were a bit wide on me so it restricted my overhead arm movement. I am a small person so this is common. Overall nice pack but I ultimately chose a Hyperlite pack. The return was easy and I had great customer service with North Face and will definitely buy from them again.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
December 3, 2023
Excellent product for serious users.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you are a serious, backcountry, Skier or ice Climber, this is the pack you want. You can keep your shovel and wet skins in the back pocket, out of the main compartment with your spare clothing and food and water and beers. Same for your crampons. You can put them in the pocket and know they are not going to fall off your pack.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
November 28, 2023
Pretty solid pack
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a little difficult to get it to fit right with my torso size, but its just big enough to hold overnight gear and all my climbing gear. I use the ski straps to cinch my rope to the sides and never worry about it coming loose or flopping. Really love the ice tool attachments! Front pocket holds my crampons perfectly
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
August 25, 2023
Awesome Pack
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pack for the most part is pretty simple and light. It is white so it does like to stain but its a backpack.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
August 19, 2023
The Best Backpack Ever
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best backpack I have ever used. I was planning to go to the Mountains with it and I am so glad to have it.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 3, 2023
I would buy this product again and recommend it to people.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Probably the best bag that I have purchased for the mountains! Love every feature about it and well invested for future mountain trips around the states.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
August 6, 2022
My gf pick it up for me from all kinds of brands
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful Light weight Easy to clean Large space
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 11, 2022
Works well at 50L
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seems like they designed a good product and then never field tested it. Works great as a 50L pack, but filled to the brim it's not so great. Crampon pocket doesn't actually fit crampons when fully loaded, wand/picket pockets get turned outwards when fully loaded so they don't work great and would only hold about 10 wands (they need to come up higher and/or go out further). The one gear loop and one hip pocket setup absolutely baffles me. If I'm racking climbing gear, I want it on both sides. Jansport seems to be the only ones who have figured out that you can put on a pocket AND a gear loop so that either can be used based on preference. Ice tool carry is ok, though I prefer the security of buckles over the hook system used here. It's been more of a problem on my Prophet 100. Some great features like the side compression straps can unclip and meet on the back of the pack to carry a snowboard/snowshoes/other bulky items, though those same side straps are way too small to carry a full-length z-lite foam pad. Carries weight comfortably, seems like a good balance of weight vs durability and generally has a streamlined design with just enough features. The redundancy of the rope carry/top closure straps is a bit annoying but thankfully you can just take one off, and I do like that it's only one hook that attaches to the lid of the pack rather than 2 buckles, and the lid is fully removable quickly with buckles to pare down or carry around at camp. I think if you plan on it being a 50-55L climbing pack and you rack gear on your harness you'll be pretty happy. If you want something to carry a fully loaded 65L you'll be disappointed. As a ski pack you'll definitely compromise with no avy tool pocket and no backpanel access, but it's not designed for that.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 6, 2022
Durable, trusty pack for hiking to high camps and summits!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pack has been my trusty companion for working on Mount Rainier. I love the ice axe carry, the front stash pocket, and the picket pockets. All buckles are easy to undo with thick gloves on. The pack itself carries really well with heavy weight and the frame is easily adjustable. I would 100% buy this pack again. The only things that could make it better would be a picket/wand pocket that could also stash a water bottle or other items when not mountaineering, and the zippered hip belt pocket. The zipper for that pocket when closed is closest to the pack, making it hard to reach and open up while the pack is on. Would be great if the zipper was on the same side as your hips.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
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