User Review: The North Face Big Shot (1999)
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Design: Rucksack
Size: 2200
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: 30lbs
Height of Owner: 6'9"
Price Paid: $85 retail, $50 sale
I've been hiking and snowshoeing with this pack for about two years, and have had good and bad results. First of all, it is suited for people up to about 6' tall (which I far exceed). The mesh water bottle pockets are OK for trail hiking, but not overly secure when the going gets rough. There is a foam backpad which adds some rigidity, but also does a horrible job of letting your back breathe.
Access to the inside of the pack is fantastic. The lashdown points/straps are sufficient, but one must be creative to hold on snowshoes. The ice axe loop will work for small axes, but the pack is overmatched to carry longer mountaineering axes. Construction of this pack is however top notch, and it will last forever.
Overall, a good quality pack, but stick to the campus or light hiking.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Big Shot at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Big Shot Daypack (Spring 2008) | $89.00 | Buy Now |
| Big Shot Daypack (Fall 2008) | $95.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Big Shot Backpack - 2100cu in | $88.95 | Buy Now |
| Big Shot Backpack - 2015cu in | $94.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Big Shot Backpack | $95.00 | Buy Now |
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