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The North Face Slingshot Backpack The North Face: Slingshot Backpack

Big without being bulky--a wider width creates over 2000 cubic inches of storage space.
At a glance the Slingshot doesn't look any wider or longer than the similarly sized Jester Sweeper and Vault day packs from The North Face--and it isn't. The reason that the Slingshot offers more space is that it has over two inches of extra expandable width along the sides giving it a carrying capacity of 2000 cubic inches instead of the standard 1850. The North Face also attached side compression straps to the front trampoline system so you can cinch down that extra width when you don't need it. All that extra load potential and control adds an additional five ounces to this pack compared to the slightly smaller designs but you're not going to notice a difference when you're hauling around eighteen credits worth of reading material. If you're staying late at the office or library the Slingshot also has plenty of reflective elements so you have a better chance of being seen by passing motorists (or your workaholic boss).

nice but... Image: 4 Stars
by Anonymous
I've had this backpack for about two years and used it both for hiking in Peru and on campus. It has held up well and is nice and roomy. I have two problems with it though first that you can't unhook one shoulder and swing it around to access things in the smaller compartment (like keys or a wallet). You have to take the whole thing off and then awkwardly hold it while you search for whatever you need. Which brings me to my second complaint which is that things tend to fall out of the smaller compartments into the depths of the front pocket.

Slingshot Backpack Image: 5 Stars
by Cathy Gamble
I ordered the backpack for my daughter for school. She loves it. She has room for all her books and supplies and even carries her soccer gear in it too. Very satisfied customer

lots of space, great for the daily grind Image: 5 Stars
by Anonymous
this is a great backpack overall. it has a generous main pocket for plenty of books and binders and has a large second compartment with an underrated organization pocket. the water bottle holders are convenient and the back padding is great. the bungee system is overrated but still comes in handy to hold a sweatshirt raincoat etc. i would recommend buying it and altrec did a wonderful job getting it to me.

Great bag Image: 3 Stars
by Maria
The bag is very roomy. The small pocket is a little too big I think and the zipper is a little stiff but overall it's a great bag and I would buy again.

Great product so far. Image: 5 Stars
by Mark Chou
I've had this backpack for about a week now and it's been great. The straps fit very well and the backpack overall is very comfortable.