User Review: The North Face Big Shot

The North Face Big Shot
Above: The current Big Shot, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Rucksack
Size: 2450
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: under 20 lbs.
Height of Owner: 5'9"
Price Paid: $85

I use this pack as a versatile climbing/hiking pack. It has several technical features that I love: daisy chain, ice axe loop, bottom compression straps that can fit a therm-a-rest, side compresion straps that can fit a therm-a-rest, two long back pockets, and side water bottle pockets.

This pack is very comfortable with a very dense back foam panel, padded waist belt, and padded, curved shoulder straps. It's hard to believe this full-featured pack retails for only $85, and from the North Face, too. This pack has never let me down and can roll up very small and fit on the side of my frame pack for peak ascents during a backpack, but the foam is still tough after the abuse of rolling it up.

Very nice pack, tons of straps and room to carry the kitchen sink, highly recommended!

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Big Shot at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Big Shot Daypack (Spring 2008)$89.00Buy Now
Big Shot Daypack (Fall 2008)$95.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Big Shot Backpack - 2100cu in$88.95Buy Now
Big Shot Backpack - 2015cu in$94.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Big Shot Backpack$95.00Buy Now

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