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The North Face Xenon Lumbar Pack - 60cu in

The North Face Xenon Lumbar Pack - 60cu in description

The North Face Xenon Lumbar Pack lets you bring two bottles of water and a few energy bars on your run or bike ride. The waist-belt's mesh backing allows air circulation between the pack and your body, and the angled bottle pockets mean you won't have to fumble around to get a drink while you're on the trail. The North Face's water bottle stabilizers help keep the two included water bottles secure as you log those extra miles.

Bottom Line: Bring along The North Face Xenon Lumbar Pack and forget about stashing water bottles in the bushes.

My wife, 2 kids and I used these lumbar packs on a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon. Very comfortable, but the only complaint is that the water bottle retention system is not "positive" enough. Bottles can fall out easily, and tightening the retention straps is still not a guarantee you won't lose a bottle.

This lumbar pack is terrific for hiking, however, I had originally purchased it for long-distance running and didn't like the feeling of it riding up on my waist and moving around so much. So, its great for hikes and walks.