User Review: The North Face Spire 45

The North Face Spire 45
Above: The current Spire 45, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 30, 2005 by Icy

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Design: top-loading
Size: large, 50L
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 38lbs
Height of Owner: 6'0"
Price Paid: $129

I was looking for a pack that would do many things for me, including full-day trips with many toys, 1-3 night trips, climbing and I wanted something durable. The fabric and stitching hasn't been sacrificed for weight or price and for the price I'd say it's the best you can do.

Also included are some nicer features like two pockets on the sides that fit a nalgene bottle nicely and a whistle on the strap acrost the shoulder straps that expands with breathing. Probably the feature I like best is how the pack stays out of your way. With a compleatly adjustable 3 point supension you can adjust the weight to your shoulders or hips easily and the pack is narrow and compact enough so that you have full flexiblity over rough terrain, this goes for the waistbelt as well.

While probally not for the super light crowd it is what I want and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an overnight pack to a highly technical terrain pack.

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