The North Face Skareb 55

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The Skareb 55 is an internal frame backpack made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

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From Massey's:
"If you need to do more faster, the Flight Series Skareb 55 is the ideal ultra light pack if you require quick movement and athlete-tested durability.Sizes : S, M, LStnd Vol : [S] 3050 cu in (50 liters) [M] 3350 cu in (55 liters) [L] 3650 cu in (60 liters)Dimensions : [S] 24 in x 14 in x 6 in (61 cm x 35 cm x 16 cm) [M] 26 in x 14 in x 7 in (65 cm x 35 cm x 17 cm) [L] 28 in x 14 in x 7 in (70 cm x 35 cm x 18 cm)Fit Range : [S] 15-18 in (38-46 cm) [M] 17-20 in (43-51 cm) [L] 19-22 in (48-56 cm)Fabric : 70D ripstop nylon, 210HT ripstop Cordura nylon, 420HT nylonE-VAP Suspension"

From Backcountry.com:
"Throw your bivy into The North Face Skareb 55 Backpack and bag a peak. This Flight Series ultralight pack fits the bill for fast and light backpacking or climbing trips that require a little extra room. The Skareb 55 comes in three sizes for optimal fit, and its low-profile, active-cut contour hip-belt and X-2 aluminum suspension system let you pick up the pace with ease. As the miles disappear behind you, the split-contoured shoulder harness and back panel's E-VAP technology circulate fresh air to keep you dry and comfortable. If you run into wet weather, a rain cover in the left zip pocket shields your gear, and the large mesh pocket keeps your rain jacket at the ready. Grab your ice axe from the Skareb's gear loop and make your way to the summit."

From Mountain Hideaway:
"The Skareb 55 from The North Face is a large-capacity pack ideal for that fast-paced 2-3 day trip. This ultralight pack is full-featured and utilizes the lightweight aluminum X-2T Suspension. Skareb Pack 55 Technical Specifications: Volume : [Small] 3050 in3 (50 liters); [Medium] 3350 in3 (55 liters); [Large] 3650 in3 (60 liters) Fit Range : [Small] 15 in.-18 in. (38 cm-46 cm); [Medium] 17 in.-20 in. (43 cm-51 cm); [Large] 19 in.-22 in. (48 cm-56 cm) Fabric : 70D ripstop nylon, 210HT ripstop Cordura- nylon, 420HT nylon Dimensions : [Small] 24 in. x 14 in. x 6 in. (61 x 35 x 16); [Medium] 26 in. x 14 in. x 7 in. (65 x 35 x 17); [Large] 28 in. x 14 in. x 7 in. (70 x 35 x 18) Skareb Pack 55 Additional Features: Ideal for that fast-paced, 2-3 day trip, a full-featured, ultralight pack with X-2T suspension. X-2T suspension system 7075 tubular aluminum X stays Molded E-VAPT back panel E-VAPT split contoured shoulder harness Direct-inject, no-slip lumbar zone Lightweight, active-cut, contoured hipbelt with 3-point closure Roll-top closure Top accessory pocket with zip closure Quick-pull front cord compression system Large front mesh pocket Dual side compression Trekking pole loops Front tool loop PE sheet with engineered perf pattern to reduce weight and maintain structure Right side zip pocket with water-bottle keeper Left side zip pocket with rain cover divider Rain cover included Easy-grab zip pulls"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Skareb 55 is a large-capacity pack ideal for that fast-paced 2-3 day trip. This ultralight pack is full-featured and utilizes our lightweight aluminum X-2 Suspension."

User Reviews

Unisex Skareb 55
Reviewed by Edna Caudilla, Apr 10, 2008

"I really like the suspension system of this pack. with all the adjustment systems,it distribute the weight properly around the contact points with your body. But then, as soon as you fill up the pack from the inside, the outer expandable pocket cannot be loaded properly."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by Roy Esmilla, Apr 08, 2008

"This pack is very comfortable and you can really move around with it. I loaded it with 20 kls. but you wouldn't really feel the weight.

The downside of this pack and a real big deal is that the fabric starts to rip off from the stitch-line on the top-side and on the pocket-line."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by wildernessexpeditions.net.au, Dec 21, 2007

"Bought 8 of these to outfit tours. Been using them over the past few months.

I had the opportunity to replace my old heavy canvas packs with these. Decided on them cause I like the innovative top, they were lightweight, comfortable and at a good price for our needs."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by MTB416, Oct 16, 2007

"The Skareb 55 is a great lightweight backpack for the money and is quite durable. When packed correctly it is so stable that you can actually run with it on, so scrambling is no problem. The roll top is a nice feature and the rain cover is a perfect fit."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by skimrn, Jan 03, 2007

"Backpacker Magazine rated this ultralight pack (3Lbs for Lg) as the Best Buy for 2006. The magazine says it is like Altoids-curiously strong. I wholeheartedly have to agree with this. I can't believe it weighs 3Lbs and it is very tough. My best experience this year with this pack was carrying it to Havasu Falls, backpacking near Mooney Falls (about 12 miles)."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by coastiecamper, Dec 21, 2006

"I just broke in my Skareb for a 4 1/2-day winter trip in northern Maine. It performed beyond my expectations, the best features for me were the roll top, included pack cover and the E-vap suspension. The only problem I had with this pack was the expandable outer pocket."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by kevinscruggs, Sep 12, 2006

"I bought this pack in early spring to replace an old "Z" Pack. I liked the roll down top and the weight. The pack weighs just uner 3. 5 pounds. I have carried it on about six backpacking trips of 2-3 nights. It handles up to 35 pounds w/ease if you pack it well."

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Men's Skareb 55
Reviewed by Sherwood Murray, Jun 12, 2006

"The North Face Skareb 55 is a sturdy lightweight pack with some neat features like the roll top closer, "which replaces the lid top to save weight," large mesh pocket and three zip pockets. You can also use a hydration bladder in this pack. I hauled it with twenty five pounds of gear in it for a 5 mile round trip overnighter and found this pack to handle the load with ease and was very comfortable to carry."

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