The North Face Skareb 50 Backpacking Backpack

The North Face Skareb 50 Backpacking Backpack

Remarkably light, The North Face Skareb 50 Backpacking Backpack incorporates uber-light parachute fabric with a revolutionary X Radial™ suspension for the base-line of an ingenious set of features. Capable of carrying unprecedented loads per design weight, unique features include a water-bottle holster on the shoulder harness, trekking pole hipbelt attachment for freeing the hands, and F.L.I.D. (fast loading integrated draw) fast loading integrated draw hybrid pack lid. This design significantly diminishes user fatigue in carrying weight, load distribution, and ease of access to tools while on the go. Go light, go quick.

• Fabric: 100D lightweight, heavy duty parachute nylon, 210D HT nylon ripstop
• X Radial™ tubular aluminum frame
• Injection-molded EVA back panel with airflow channels
• Molded E-VAP™ foam lumbar panel with bonded mesh
• One-of-a-kind FLID (fast loading integrated draw) pack lid
• Anatomically contoured hipbelt diperses load while remaining extremely breathable
• Innovative high-strength parachute fabric pack body panels
• Welded abrasion-resistant fabric reinforcements
• Quick access water-bottle holster on shoulder harness
• Reinforced side compression points
• Huge stretch front drop pocket
• Spectra trekking pole loops and clever trekking pole hipbelt attachment point
• Weather-resistant PU hood compartment zipper
• Hydration compatible with sleek hose port
• Sliding sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
• Access: Top
• Fit Range: S: 14"-17" (36-43 cm) M: 16"-19" (41-48 cm) L: 18"-21" (46 cm-53 cm)
• Stnd Volume: M/L 2700 cu in (44 liters)
• Dimensions: S/M: 26" x 83" x 134" (66cm x 21cm x 34 cm) M/L: 27" x 85" x 13" (69 cm x 22 cm x 34 cm)
• Avg Weight: M/L 3 lbs 1 oz (1400 g)
• Ext Volume: M/L 3480 cu in (57 liters)

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Reviews - The North Face Skareb 50 Backpacking Backpack

Anonymous - 2010-03-30

Lightweight
I haven't taken the pack on a trip yet, but I can comment on initial impressions. The pack is very light, yet still comes off as very durable. The fast loading integrated draw is very nifty, as is the zipper allowing you to access pack contents without having to open it from the top.

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