The North Face Springbok is nimble and lightweight, making it an ideal companion for weekend summer trips in the mountains or daylong winter backcountry adventures. It features a lightweight Dynamic X-Frame suspension that integrates the pack with your back, flexing the load to move with you instead of against you. Out of the package, this pack is ready to go within moments of being loaded thanks to color-coded load lifters and compression straps that help eliminate adjustment confusion (the feature makes the Springbok a great pack for guests, too). It's hydration compatible and features a bladder sleeve, hose port and clips for any universal hydration system. A side access zipper provides complete accessibility to the interior of the pack , as well as any sleeping bag or shelter stored in the bottom.
Specifications
- DuPont high-tenacity 420-denier nylon with 1000-denier IronFiber®
- DuPont 420-denier high-tenacity nylon
- Carbon composite stays (40% lighter than conventional aluminum stays)
- Aerofoam backpanel
- Maximum Surface Area (MSA) backpanel supports and conforms to individual back contours
- Independent suspension backpanel (conforms to user, not to the pack load)
- Color-coded load lifters and hip belt compression straps
- Hydration system compatible
- Side access zipper
- X-bungee system and tool loops
- Torso range: 17 to 20 inches in medium, 20 to 23 inches in large
- Capacity: 3,300 cu. in. (54 l.) in medium, 3,500 cu. in. (57 l.) in large
- Weight: 3 lbs. 15 oz. (1.8 kg.) in medium, 4 lbs. 3 oz. (1.9 kg.) in large
Some reviews:
"Sized perfectly for weekend or hut-to-hut trips, this pack's suspension system allows for excellent balance on difficult terrain. Used climbing and backpacking. Quality you would expect from TNF and has an excellent vertical access panel to allow entry to the bag without having to lift the top off." |
"The North Face Springbok is the ultraminimalist's pack of choice. This lightweight, bombproof pack is designed for fast-and-light ascents where carrying a tight, compact load is a must. But like the larger, heavy-load packs, the Springbok is still equipped with all the bells and whistles. You get a picnic basket lid, bungees, tool loops, and a hydration bladder sleeve. It also has a side access zipper, which is unheard of in a 3300 cu in pack. But the kicker is its dynamic carbon fiber-stayed suspension. Not only are carbon fiber stays 40 % lighter than aluminum, but also they provide just the right flex to mirror your body's movement. Simply put, this pack's suspension literally moves with you."
"TNF Springbok bag has a new "X" suspension system. Yeah TNF has not made a bag to worthy until recently. With a whole new design incorporating an X internal frame system TNF has finally produced products on par with Danna, Gregory, and A... The Springbok is the only bag (any brand)I found that has panel access in a bag of 3300 cubic inches. It also has a removable lumbar pack. TNF makes 3 different "pods" that can attach to some of their larger back packs. Each "pod" is designed with a primary use in mind: climbing, skiing, utility. I found that the Springbok can accomodate any of the three pods. It takes a little different rig than the TNF packs that include the pods but It works. When you combine good suspension, comfortable fit, panel access, detachable lumbar pack, and finally good finish this bag is hard to beat."
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