The North Face Catalyst 75

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The Catalyst 75 is an internal frame backpack made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Catalyst 75 Pack (Spring 2008) The Catalyst 75 Pack by the North Face is an award-winning, decadent, yet durable pack for the ambitious backcountry explorer.Specifications: [Avg Weight] S: 6 lbs (2720 g); M: 6 lbs 6 oz (2890 g), L: 6 lbs 12 oz (3060 g) [Ext Volume] S: 4900 in3 (80 liters); M: 5200 in3 (85 liters); L: 5500 in3 (90 liters) [Stnd Volume] S: 4300 in3 (70 liters); M: 4600 in3 (75 liters); L: 4900 in3 (80 liters) [Dimensions] S: 26in. x 17in. x 9in. (66 x 44 x 24); M: 28in. x 19in. x 9in. (71 x 47 x 24); L: 29in. x 19in. x 10in. (75 x 47 x 25) [Fit Range] S: 14in.-17in. (36 cm-43 cm); M: 16in.-19in. (41 cm-48 cm), L: 18in.-21in. (46 cm-53 cm) [Fabric] 210D Cordura nylon, 420HT nylon, 840D Jr BallisticsFeatures: Access Top, Side, Sleeping Bag Pivotal Suspension system Molded back panel with E VAP Easily adjustable torso length with interchangeable hipbelt Full-length, right-side zip access to the main and sleeping bag compartments Removable, floating lid with internal mesh zip pocket Contoured cranial cavity Removable hydration sleeve with shoulder straps Mesh organizer pockets inside of side access panel Trampoline sleeping bag divider Adjustable compression system with molded rails that also function as daisy chains Left-side expandable pocket to hold and lash bulky items X bungee Pickpocket Side water-bottle pockets Trekking-pole loops Bottom compression Anatomically cut E VAP shoulder harness Contoured hipbelt with E VAP and airmesh No-slip lumbar pad Hipbelt fit zone with cant adjustment Zip-access, full-front, pleated pocket Suspension locked to straps on hipbelt Sternum strap with Safe T whistle Easy-grip zipper pulls"

From Backcountry.com:
"The incredible comfort and support of The North Face Catalyst 75 Backpack won it the 2005 Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Award. The secret to the Catalyst 75's comfort is the Pivotal suspension system. Pivotal gives you amazing support with its burly frame while flexing with your body to allow a natural stride and help your balance when you're on really rough trails. This 75L (4600cu in) pack from The North Face is a great size for backpacking trips up to a week. The Catalyst's sleeping bag compartment and side access lets you get to any part of the pack, so you can find your headlamp without unloading everything. There's even a removable hydration sleeve for short hikes away from camp."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"With the Pivotal Suspension System and EVAP shoulder harness, the Summit Series Catalyst 75 is ideal for multi-day adventures that require heavy loads."

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The North Face Pivotal 75 Backpack is a large-capacity pack that breaks the traditional mold of multi-day backpack design. Featuring a revolutionary suspension system that actually pivots with the natural movement of your lower back and hips, the Pivotal 75 ushers in a new era of backpacking comfort and performance. The North Face's Load Equalizer allows the pack to flex side-to-side with the natural movement of your hip and back, so you get better balance on the trail. Custom fit the Pivotal 75 with its fully adjustable torso length and interchangeable hip belt. Of course, the Pivotal 75 includes a host of large-capacity backpack features: a side-accessed sleeping bag compartment, a removable lid that converts to a lumbar pack, side water bottle pockets, and Airmesh on the back panel for awesome breathability."

User Reviews

Men's Catalyst 75
Reviewed by Chris White, Feb 27, 2007

"I really liked this pack right up until the moment when cracks developed in the rubber portions in the pivot, following just over a year of fairly careful usage.

What really let me down though was North Face's refusal to either repair or replace the pack, despite their "lifetime warranty" and promise to replace any defective item."

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Men's Catalyst 75
Reviewed by Ron Carstensen, May 11, 2006

"This is the best backpack I have used. I took a 5 day hiking fishing trip in a wildereness area. Starting weight was over 40lbs and the pack performed beautifully. It really holds the weight on your hips and moves with you. I did alot of research before I spent the bucks on this item. It is worth every $$$. I would recommend this to novice to expert for multi-day use."

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Men's Catalyst 75
Reviewed by Clayton Tapp, Jun 21, 2005

"As with most The North Face products you purchase you get great quality, and this is no different. I have only used this pack once, on a three-day excursion but it performed well. I like to carry alot of gear. Not only do I hike but, I fish and enjoy good meals on the trail."

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