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The North Face Sailfin

Hiking & Camping > BackpacksRated: **** by 5 reviews.

Rocky Mountain Trail

For women who prefer to ditch excess weight in the interest of speed, the Sailfin's designed for you The North Face Sailfin is a streamlined and minimalist hydration pack built specifically for active women. The low-profile women specific design has an Exolite back panel and a rubberized mesh shoulder harness for all-day comfort. A 50 oz Nalgene® reservoir is easy to open, super durable, and has an articulated magnetic bite valve that makes it amazingly easy to grab and reconnect the bite valve to its convenient storage place on the sternum strap. Like all TNF backpacks the Sailfin has an integrated Safe-T whistle on the sternum strap. Popular among trail runners, hikers, and bikers the Sailfin is ideal for quick day trips. Click here to learn more about Nalgene's BPA Free reservoir

Features:

  • Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • EXOLITE back panel
  • Proportioned specifically for women, a low-profile hydration pack popular for trail runs and hikes
  • Reflective hits
  • Reflective light loop
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltU0-oz Nalgene® reservoir
  • Rubberized mesh shoulder harness
  • Secondary compartment with key clip
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle

Mountain Gear (Fall 2008)

You'll feel as airy as a zephyr when you cruise down your favorite running trails with the Women's Sailfin hydration pack from The North Face. Lightweight and comfortable, EXOLITE back panel bears the load and reduces the strain on your back while the rubberized mesh shoulder harness won't stress you shoulders; plus, you won't have to run thirsty with the 70 ounce Nalgene reservoir.

Features:

  • Adjust the weight on you hips with the sliding waist belt
  • Clip in your keys or stash some protein bars in the secondary compartment
  • Don't worry about bulk and excess weight bogging you down with this extremely lightweight pack
  • Run in comfort with the flexible, load-bearing EXOLITE back panel and rubberized mesh shoulder harness specifically designed for women
  • Stay a little safer when running at night with the reflective light loop and hits that increase your visibility to others
  • You won't have a reason to be thirsty with the 70 ounce Nalgene reservoir with an articulated magnetic bite valve, and quick connect hose that makes it easy to fill the reservoir and swap out parts

Zappos.com

Ideal for quick day trips, the Sailfin Pack is designed and proportioned specifically for women and is part of the Flight Series collection. It's a low-profile hydration pack popular for trail runs and hikes.
EXOLITE back panel.
Rubberized mesh shoulder harness.
Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle.
Removable, adjustable sliding waist belt.
U0-oz Nalgene reservoir.
Articulated magnetic bite valve.
Secondary compartment with key clip.
Reflective light loop and hits help keep you visible.
Bungee cord system on face to store a light rain jacket or similar.
Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 3 (40 x 25 x 6cm).
Fabric: 210 HT ripstop Cordura nylon.
Q7.00 oz.


Paragon Sports

For women who prefer to ditch excess weight in the interest of speed, the Sailfin’s designed for you; Proportioned specifically to fit a woman’s torso, this low-profile hydration pack is popular among trail runners and hikers alike.

Features:

  • EXOLITE back panel; Rubberized mesh shoulder harness
  • Reflective light loop; Reflective hits
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltU0-oz Nalgene reservoir; Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • Secondary compartment with key clip
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
  • With a 70-ounce Nalgene reservoir and a secondary compartment with an interior key clip – trekkers will find this to be an ideal hydration pack for quick day trips

Backcountry.com

The North Face built the Women's Sailfin Hydration Pack with rubberized mesh shoulder straps and a sternum strap, so this pack and the 70oz water reservoir remain snug on your back while you go the extra mile. Your windbreaker fits securely under the low-profile bungee while the front small compartment holds house and car keys. The articulated, magnetic bite valve won't drip or bob up and down while you run.


Altrec

The Sailfin features women-specific low-profile hydration pack with X-bungee to stash a windbreaker or vest.

Features:

  • Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • EXOLITE back panel
  • Proportioned specifically for women, a low-profile hydration pack popular for trail runs and hikes.
  • Reflective hits
  • Reflective light loop
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltW0-oz Nalgene reservoir with quick connect hose
  • Rubberized mesh shoulder harness
  • Secondary compartment with key clip
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
  • [SIZES] One Size

Moosejaw

No description provided.

Bite Valve:Locking, articulated
Capacity:185 in3 (3 liters)
Compression Straps:None
Country of Origin:China
Dimensions:16" x 10" x 3" (40 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm)
External Pockets:1 With key clip
Fabric:210HT ripstop Cordura® nylon
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:210HT Ripstop Cordura nylon
Recommended Use:Running, biking, hiking
Reservoir Volume:70oz (2L)
Sizes:One size
Technology:Flight Series: Developed for multisport athletes featuring ultralight, multi-purpose apparel and equipment. This athlete-tested performance collection is designed for done-in-a-day and weekend adventures when fast and light packing is paramount.
Volume:183cu in (3L)
Wais-belt:No
Weight:11oz (310g)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Tofino-Blue-6Y3N/A
Butter
Butter
 60.00
Butter Yellow
Butter Yellow
 54.9555.0059.95
Tofino Blue
Tofino Blue
 54.9555.003 More...
Torfino Blue
Torfino Blue
 59.95
White
White
 59.9559.95
N/A47.92 

Legend

  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Mountain Gear (Fall 2008)
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - Paragon Sports

The North Face Sailfin Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Great for trail running

Rating:*****

I have used the sailfin for long trail runs for about 6 months. I love it. I respectfully disagree with "Barrett" about its appropriateness for a half marathon. I'm training for a trail half marathon and I love it. I've used it in longer races. Great when you want to blow past the aid station. What's going to slow you down more, the weight of a small plack/plus water (Or Gu20) or actually stopping in a crowd of people to drink. Also carrying a water bottle in your hand or on your waist is way more of an annoyance than a small pack in my opinion. I can keep running and drink, which is the number one reason I carry it. I forget the sailfin is there, unless it's sloshing. (Tip: make sure you squeeze all the air out of the bladder and it won't make as much noise.) On hot days the evaporative cooling effect from the back of the pack (It has some kind of crazy mesh covered neoprene looking back panel material) actually helps keep me cool. Helps stow all my junk when I'm out trail running (light jacket or vest, cell phone, energy gel, etc) which is great if I'm going to be away from my car for 2-3 hours.

I love the freedom of not having to stop for water or plan water into my routes. This 50 ounce bladder holds all the liquid I've ever needed for 10-15 mile runs. The North Face hydration system works better than Camel Back in my opinion as it's easier to get in and out, fill and clean.

jenny2409772 at Backcountry.com on 10/17/2008

hydration pack

Rating:*****
This is a perfect combination of a small bag and water carrier for running outdoors to hold a few small items and also have water along the way!
Anonymous at Altrec on 10/07/2009

Negative Reviews:

Not quite right.

Rating:**

I couldn't figure out why there was so much discrepancy on the water volume. Half say 70oz, and half say 50oz. The bag will acutally hold 70oz, but you will lose most of that as it drips down your back. There isn't a gasket on the opening.
I bought this for my first 50K ultra. The pack is okay for shorter runs (1/2 marathons) when you don't need to fill the bag. It doesn't have any place to put gels except the back, so you would have to take off the pack. I am donating this one to my kids for our short trail adventures. Bought an Ultimate Direction Wisp and couldn't be happier.

lisaswitze386137 at Backcountry.com on 03/27/2009

Not 70 oz, not white

Rating:**

This looks like a very nice pack - but watch out! The information in this spec. is wrong, the pack comes with a 50 ounce bladder, not 70 ounce. This made a big difference to me as I wanted the larger size. Also, I ordered the "white", which is not white and orange with a bit of gray as it appears in this picture. It is actually orange and gray (where the white is in the picture). Not a big deal, but it was a surprise. Otherwise it seemed ok, but I returned it due to the above...

gumbo51161580995 at Backcountry.com on 07/15/2008

leaks like CRAZY.

Rating:*

I bought this to use running and cycling. However, after a few minutes, most of my water is gone. I'm going to try to warranty it--stick with a camelbak or a platypus instead if you need a hydration pack! This will keep you wet but not hydrated!

badger07 at Backcountry.com on 05/18/2009