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The North Face Hammerhead Backpack - 730cu in

The North Face Hammerhead Backpack - 730cu in description

Hammerhead sharks are a bit disconcerting. So is running out of water halfway through your day hike. Thanks to a 100oz water reservoir, The North Face Hammerhead Backpack keeps you watered for a few hours. A mesh trampoline back panel and an X-Vent frame let air flow between the Hammerhead Backpack and your back so you stay cool. Take a sip from the anti-leak Bite Me Valve, then let the valve magnetize to a clip on the Hammerhead Backpack's shoulder strap. The main compartment keeps a fleece layer at the ready, while a secondary compartment and a stash pocket on The North Face hydration pack hold energy bars.

Bottom Line: The North Face Hammerhead Backpack isn't big enough to swim around in, but the three-liter water reservoir does keep you hydrated for a few hours.

This sucker is the most-used item in my gear closet. Great on a bike, on the motorcycle, hiking, skiing, you name it. It's that "just right" size for a daypack that you can get your food and layers into it, while still having the mesh stretchy bit and the bungees for random crap you find or have to carry for your useless buddies with their little weenie camelbaks. The Nalgene reservoir is the bomb as well. Super Super good design that the pack is built around. Buy one, and laugh at the dudes lugging gigunda "daypacks" up the hill.