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The North Face Thresher Hydration Backpack

Hiking & Camping > HydrationRated: **** by 4 reviews.

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When you're on a trail run with a minimal amount of gear, the award-winning North Face Thresher Hydration Backpack keeps things low-profile. The X-bungee system is perfect to stash a windbreaker, while a removable, adjustable waist belt gives you options for lighter loads. The 70-oz Nalgene® antimicrobial reservoir prevents mysterious organisms from camping out in the bladder, as the magnetic bite valve stays close for at ready liquid relief. A secondary compartment allows for lightweight necessities, while a reflective light loop and reflective hits keep you in view at dark.

Features:

  • Articulated magnetic bite valve
  • Avg Weight: 12 oz (325 g)
  • Dimensions: 16" x 10" x 3" (40 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm)
  • EXOLITE back panel
  • Fabric: 210 HT ripstop Cordura nylon
  • Reflective hits
  • Reflective light loop
  • Removable, adjustable sliding waist beltW0-oz Nalgene reservoir
  • Rubberized mesh shoulder harness
  • Secondary compartment with key clip
  • Sternum strap with Safe-T whistle
  • Volume: 250 cu in (4 liters)

Backcountry.com

The North Face designed the Thresher Hydration Pack to stay out of your way during long trail runs. Adjust the shoulder, sternum, and waist straps for a smooth fit, and let the magnetic hydration bite valve stick neatly to the pack so it won’t flop around as you jog. Bring your keys and energy bars along, and if rain clouds are on the horizon, just cinch a jacket in the Thresher Pack’s outer bungee strap. A resilient and taste-free Nalgene Encapsul water reservoir resists bacterial growth, so if your drink looks greenish, it’s just because your roommate put an energy drink in there.

Bite Valve:Articulated magnetic Bite Me Valve
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:210 HT Ripstop Cordura nylon
Pockets:1 Main, 1 outer zip
Recommended Use:Trail running, biking, light hiking
Reservoir Volume:70oz (2.1L)
Volume:250cu in (4L)
Waist-belt:Yes, removable
Weight:12oz (325g)

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The North Face Thresher Hydration Backpack Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Small Backpack

Rating:*****
The backpack is very small. Great for short hikes or bike rides.
Anonymous at Altrec on 10/27/2009

Negative Reviews:

Don't buy it - wish I had a review when I did

Rating:**
Leaks like nobody's business - all down your back. The connection between the hose and bladder is very poor. Also, the mouthpiece leaks all over your shirt/pants while riding, even if it is closed. Not to mention there is a hole in the bladder hose now from normal use. It'll work fine - just never take the hose off of the bladder or use the mouthpiece.
Jake at Altrec on 05/08/2009

great pack, throw the bladder away

Rating:**

The pack is great, but the bladder leaked immediately. I threw it away and replaced it with a camelbak bladder that I already had.

stevelmac9448480 at Backcountry.com on 06/20/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Cool bag, crap bladder.

Rating:***

In line with the other comment, the bladder is trash. It's supposedly a North Face branded Nalgene bladder, but Nalgene bladders don't leak like this. I've had two thresher bladders leak (one at pivot at bottom, one at screwtop) and my girlfriend's TNF Mako bag leaked too.

Ok, now that we're off that, the Thresher pack is a great extremely small and rather light pack. It's got pretty good and supportive straps and backpadding, but it holds about 1.5 liters of water, wallet, keys, a sandwich and a cliff bar. You can perhaps shove a thermal in the bungee pouch, but it is small. Great if you are going for a bike ride or jog, bad if you want this to be a minimalist summit push bag (my original intention).

Overall, it's surprisingly good and breathable for an on-the-back pack, and quite light and streamlined... but as has been said, the bladder it comes with is landfill food.

Sam Reese at Backcountry.com on 10/20/2009