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 November 21, 1998 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Design: rucksack
Size: 2200
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 15kg
Height of Owner: 5'6
Price Paid: $100 cdn

Initially I balked at the high price, but I am sure glad I changed my mind. This is one really nice pack. Great for hauling books, cycling and overnight trips. This baby holds everything.

Well made overall. Big beefy zips. Nicely curved shoulder straps with ample cushy padding, not too cushy. A great padded waist belt, not some cheesey web thing. Two exterior pockets, center daisy chain and compression straps on the sides and bottom. One complaint though, what's with the lame sternum strap? It looks like they added it on as an afterthought. Hard to adjust and it just does not want to stay in place.

Great day pack nonetheless.

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