Trail Lite 12L Backpack
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Comfortable and practical with handy on-the-fly access, our new Trail Lite Backpack serves as a crossover between a hiking pack and a technical companion for a host of outdoor pursuits. The breathable back panel and shoulder straps have a comfortable contoured fit that allows you to move fast in the mountains, while convenient storage options ensure your phone, soft flask, keys and water bottles and easily accessible. Speaking of hydration, there's an internal water bladder pocket to keep you hydrated no matter how intense you hike. And to help you save space when you have a lot to carry, side compression lets you cinch down your belongings, streamlining the whole thing.
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- [face fabric] 210 recycled nylon, PFC-free DWR coating [boot] 600D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR coating
- Volume
- 12L
- Waist Belt
- yes
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Reservoir Included
- none
- Access
- front panel
- Pockets
- [external] 2 mesh side, [internal] 1 mesh (bladder), 1 mesh (with key hook)
- Gear Loops
- bungee
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Trekking Pole Carry
- yes
- Compression
- side
- Rain Cover
- none
- Activity
- hike, bike
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 17 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 12, 2024
I would buy this product again.
I used it for a couple day hikes. Very light and comfortable..I really liked the shoulder strap pocket to hold my phone.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
July 3, 2024
Great for small outings!
Great for small hikes or day trips. It's small but can fit water and a small towel or change of clothes. Love the cell phone front pocket.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 29, 2024
Awesome Daypack!
The Trail Lite 12 is the perfect size for a day hike. It has enough room for everything you might need. Very sturdy and well-made! Even has a compartment for a bladder.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 27, 2024
Perfect day hike backpack
I bought this backpack for day hikes and it's absolutely perfect. Great size and plenty of room for everything you need for hiking. Very well made and sturdy. I definitely recommend this pack!
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 24, 2024
Does what it's supposed to do.
Great pack. Comfortable to wear. Storage is well thought out and very handy. The only gripe I would have is the 12 liter size doesn't hold much. Which is completely solvable by ordering the 20l or 24l size. Great if you're going for minimal gear. Size/weight.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 24, 2024
Top Notch Trail Bag
Great! Used it on a 14er last weekend and it fit everything needed. Holds my 2.5L blatter. Convenient pockets for your phone and snacks.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 24, 2024
For Travel Use
I bought this backpack for traveling. I bought mainly for the two shoulder strap pockets and two easy to use drink side pockets. Pros: Two easy to use side pockets for drink or small umbrellas. Outer small zipper for easy access small items. Front drawstring for easy a light jacket. Two different pockets on the shoulder straps which makes it easy access for traveling. I can put hand sanitizer, phone, card or my small pocket Osmo 3 Cons: wish the shoulder straps had more padding. Wish there was a smaller zipped container in the biggest compartment for small items. Wish the bottom of the backpack was a bigger diameter matching the top portion. It is relatively smaller than the top portion of the backpack.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 23, 2024
Favorite Small-ish Trail Running Pack
This morning, I ran a short trail with this bag for the first time. It exceeded my expectations in many ways; comfortable, smart use of space, good looking, planted while moving fast. I actually really like it, and I'm picky with gear. Some nice people even asked about it and gave compliments. I told them where they could buy one themselves.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 23, 2024
Great day pack!
Perfect size if you want to carry minimal and walk fast. It fits 2 12oz bottle water, snacks, a sandwich and a hoodie. Shoulder straps are very comfortable without any soreness. Love the phone and small bottle pockets on shoulder straps.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
June 22, 2024
Perfect For My Use
I wanted a small, light and versatile backpack and this is perfect. It carries enough stuff for going to the gym; for a motorcycle ride; for a bicycle ride; for a day hike; for a day at the park or the beach, and for a day travel to visit people. Sometimes you just have more stuff than you can fit into your pockets. It is very light and well made, I highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com
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