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 June 12, 2006 by Sherwood Murray

Rating:
Design: Top-loading internal
Size: 3050 cubic inches
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: 25 lbs
Height of Owner: 5' 3"
Price Paid: $169

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. No strain on my shoulders whatsoever.

This is the best pack I have ever owned and a very good buy at $169. I purchased this pack at The North Face Store in Boston and I highly recommend this store to anyone living in the Boston area who is interested in high quality gear and clothing.