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: panel load, with quilted padded back, no framesheet.
Size: 2260, 37 ltres
Number of Pockets: 2 external
Max. Load Carried: about 40
Height of Owner: 5'9"
Price Paid: $100 CND

Features:

Durable material

two large external pockets (fit 1 litre bottle)

mesh water bottle holders on sides, you can reach with pack on

pull tabs on zippers make opening and closing effortless

two lash straps on bottom

two compression straps on either side,

spaced for ski bindings

the lower strap buckles are standard, the upper buckles are quick release

padded waistbelt. Hard to find in daypacks!

No key ring or internal pocket for wallet, etc.

Should have: key ring, inerior mesh pocket for quick access items.

Great shoulder straps - s curve.

Ultimate school bag, good daypack.

I can fit a realistic amount of gear for a day/overnight trip.

sternum strap is awkward to size.

Overall: Great.

Would buy it again with a key ring.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Big Shot at 5 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Big Shot Backpack - 2100cu in$62.27Buy Now
Big Shot Backpack - 2015cu in$94.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Big Shot Daypack (Fall 2008)$95.00Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Big Shot Backpack$79.95Buy Now

EMS
Big Shot Daypack$89.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Big Shot Backpack$95.00Buy Now

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