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The North Face Gulper

Hiking & Camping > HydrationRated: **** by 3 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Get ready for trail runs or bicycle jaunts through the city at night with The North Face's Gulper Hydration Pack. You stay well-hydrated thanks to a 70-oz reservoir while you carry plenty of gear in the side stretch pockets with a bike pump holder, x-bungee, large main compartment, and front pocket.

Features:

  • If the weather grows warmer than expected, pull off your coat and stow it on the exterior x-bungee
  • Keep your pack weight evenly distributed with the help of the removable, adjustable sliding waist belt
  • Make sure others can see you by making use of the light loop
  • Never lack for water with the 70-oz Nalgene reservoir that makes drinking easy with an articulated magnetic bite valve
  • Stay a little safer with the Safe-T whistle on the sternum strap and the strategically placed reflective hits that make you more visible to other in low light conditions
  • Store a change of clothes and a towel in the large main compartment and separate them with the built-in internal organizer
  • Stow trail snacks and extra gear with the side stretch woven pockets and the elastic bike pump holder while you keep your keys or credit card in the zippered front-stash pocket
  • Support the weight of the water you're carrying with the EXOLITE back panel with an E-VAP and Airmesh shoulder harness that allows air to circulate for quick sweat evaporation

Altrec

When you've only got half a day to get your adventure in, the midsized North Face Gulper Hydration Backpack provides just the right space for essentials. If you get thirsty take a long swig from the articulated magnetic bite valve of the 70-oz Nalgene® reservoir. If you get lost blow on the Safe-T whistle on the Sternum strap. When you can't see rely on the reflective hits to find your pack storage. When it's become ridiculous to keep moving dive into to the large main compartment, internal organizer, and side stretch woven pockets to put on every stitch of clothing, then ration your snacks for the long night out. Oops, better planning next time. When the guide book says a day, believe it.

Features:

  • Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • Avg Weight: 1 lb 1 oz (490 g)
  • Dimensions: 17" x 10" x 6" (43 cm x 25 cm x 15 cm)
  • E-VAP™ and Airmesh shoulder harness
  • EXOLITE back panel
  • Fabric: 210 HT ripstop Cordura nylon
  • Internal organizer
  • Large main compartment
  • Light loop
  • Reflective hits
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltW0-oz Nalgene reservoir
  • Side stretch woven pockets with elastic bike pump holder
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
  • Volume: 550 cu in (9 liters)
  • X-bungee
  • Zip-front stash pocket

Zappos.com

The Gulper is a midsized hydration pack perfectly suited for a half-day adventure.
EXOLITE back panel.
E-VAP shoulder harness with soft-touch comfort mesh. E-VA Suspension features an innovative foam that reduces weight, and improves breathability and comfort. The Perforated layers of foam that comprise E-VAP promote air to circulate, improving breathability and evaporation, helping keep the wearing dryer and more comfortable.
Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle.
Removable, adjustable sliding waistbelt.
W0 oz Nalgene reservoir.
Articulated magnetic bit valve.
Large main compartment with internal organizer.
Side stretch woven pockets with elastic bike pump holder.
Front zippered stash pocket.
Bungee cord system on face of pack holds what you need in place for quick access.
Reflective hits to help keep you visible.
Dimensions: 17 x 10 x 6 (43 x 25 x 15cm).
Fabric: 210 HT ripstop Cordura nylon.
Q8.00 oz.


Backcountry.com

Stash extra layers, snacks, bike tools, and other essentials in your The North Face Gulper Hydration Pack, and get pedaling. In addition to gear, this Flight Series hydration pack lets you bring 70 ounces of liquid sustenance along on your half-day mountain biking adventure. The North Face partnered with Nalgene to bring you Encapsul reservoirs, which are sturdy, tasteless, and BPA-free. An elastic holder on the Gulper’s side stretch pocket secures your pump, so you don’t have to try to cram it in on top of your PB&J. The E-VAP panel lets your back breathe, and the removable waist-belt prevents your load from flopping around when you go over roots and rocks. Your bite valve and hose won’t flop around either—a magnet holds the valve in place while keeping it easily accessible.

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Paragon Sports

Weighing 1 lb 1 oz, this lightweight pack is a premier midsized hydration pack that’s perfectly suited for a half-day adventure.

Features:

  • Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • E-VAP and Airmesh shoulder harness
  • EXOLITE back panel; Large main compartment
  • Featuring an articulated magnetic bite valve that’s intended for easy one-handed use, this articulated design allows the mouthpiece to be conveniently accessible and features a superior flow rate for easy drinking
  • Front zippered stash pocket
  • Internal organizer; Reflective hits
  • Large main compartment, and side stretch pocket provide space to stash a spare tube, pump, snack, phone, map, and anything else you need for about a six hour ride
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltW0-oz Nalgene reservoir
  • Side stretch woven pockets with elastic bike pump holder
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
  • X-bungee; Light loop

SummitOnline.com (2007)

containers that let you experience the taste of your drink, not the plastic that holds it. We're proud to introduce Nalgene hydration bladders as the premier choice for our all-new hydration packs.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access:top
Bite Valve:Articulated Bite Me
Capacity:550 cu in
Compression Straps:No
External Pockets:1 Front zip, 2 side stretch with elastic bike pump holder
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:210 HT Cordura ripstop nylon
Number of pockets:main compartment +2 pockets
Recommended Use:Day hikes, mountain biking
Reservoir Volume:70oz (2L)
Volume:550cu in (9L)
Waist-belt:Yes, removable
Weight:1lb 1oz (490g)

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Legend

  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - SummitOnline.com (2007)
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - HuckNRoll.com
  •     - Paragon Sports

The North Face Gulper Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Nice deal!

Rating:****

Coming from a 1L race bag, this is awesome. The design of the bag allows for a tire pump and additional tools to be easily stored, and the inner compartment is deceptively large, even when the bladder is full. My only complaint is that the feeding tube doesn't disconnect from the bladder. For $44 on sale, though.... wow.

Fitch Proctor at HuckNRoll.com on 08/26/2009

Great Hydration Pack

Rating:*****
Terrific buying experience - thanks, Altrec. This backpack is perfect for my day hikes with enough storage for food, maps, wind shirt, etc. The water system works very well - and the magnet is invaluable.
Dave at Altrec on 09/17/2009

Negative Reviews:

Review Title

Rating:**

I would give this pack a 4 1/2 if it didn't have a sh#t bladder. I'm on my second warranty replacement from Nalgene (that leaked right out of the packaging). I've read several message boards and apparently I'm not the only one. The TNF pack works really well if it weren't for the use of this bladder (which is the primary reason for the pack to begin with) - too bad...

...Love riding up a hill and having my pack drain out on my back.

Justin Zak at Backcountry.com on 08/01/2009