User Review: The North Face Skareb 55

The North Face Skareb 55
Above: The current Skareb 55, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed January 3, 2007 by skimrn

Rating:
Design: Internal
Size: 3650cu in
Number of Pockets: Enough
Max. Load Carried: 40Lbs
Height of Owner: 5'11"
Price Paid: $170

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). My friend and I made to the campsite without stopping (carrying about 40Lbs). I was very comfortable the entire way.

It also comes with a matching rain cover in the side pocket (great idea!). It is also ready for a hydration reservoir. I packed a 3 liter reservoir from my North Face Hammerhead and it was a perfect fit.

I know that Gregory G Pack has won several Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Awards, but I think this pack deserves it. The G is still less than 3000 cu in for a large size. It is barely big enough for a weekender. Also it is not as durable as this pack.

One minor quibble: I wish that this pack was tad bigger. I was super stuffed for weekend backpacking trips. Come on Skareb 60 or 65!

Great, great pack. The North Face has been improving recently. Too bad there are so many people out there wearing TNF products just for brand name bandwagon jumping. Just go to any airports or universities! Doh!

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