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.

Reviewed September 8, 1998 by John Noller

Rating:
Design: Daypack
Size: 2260
Number of Pockets: 2 outside
Max. Load Carried: 30
Height of Owner: 5'8"
Price Paid: $60

I purchased this pack about four months ago. A previous reviewer describes the pack as "bombproof," but the stitching for a shoulder strap tore after just two months use, rendering the pack unusable. On the positive side, this may be an anomaly (the construction really does seem solid) and TNF quickly sent a replacement pack.

I bought this pack primarily for urban travel (please don't smirk); it allows me to carry all the gear I need for weekend urban travel (I don't have a car) including a stuffed sleeping bag which can be carried externally using the lower straps. It's an excellent pack for day hiking. I think the ability to strap on a sleeping bag makes it satisfactory for lightweight camping if you don't need to carry a tent.

Where to Buy

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