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The North Face Trail Lite 12 Backpack

About This Item

Built for the day hiker who prefers to travel light, the Trail Lite 12 Backpack is full of features to optimize fit, maximize access to your gear and distribute weight comfortably—because the challenge in your day hike shouldn’t come from your pack.

PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES:

  • Breathable back panel and shoulder straps have a contoured fit and are designed for active pursuits
  • Shoulder straps include a stretch-mesh pocket for soft flasks or smaller items and a quick-access, secure-zip phone pocket
  • Dual sternum straps are comfortable at whatever pace you’re hiking
  • Large, zippered main compartment
  • Internal mesh pocket with a key hook
  • Internal water bladder pocket
  • Two water bottle pockets have strategically placed openings that allow you to access them while you’re wearing the pack
  • Trekking-pole and ice-axe carry
  • Bungee system on front holds bulky items
  • Side compression straps let you cinch down the pack
  • Minimalist webbing hipbelt
  • 360-degree reflectivity

ADDITIONAL SPECS:

  • Women-specific version availble
  • Brand : The North Face
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : TNF0A87CA
  • Web ID: 25TNOUTRLLT12XXXXCTP
  • SKU: 26459705

REVIEWS

4.4
96%
Recommended

24 Reviews

Dosent Come With Water Bag

They should be more specific and tell you if it comes with a water bag than trick you.

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Rad Dude!

Great day pack, sturdy, well built and attractive.

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Perfect Size And Weight For Longer Hikes.

Perfect for long hikes with an added hydration pack.

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Great Light Pack

Perfect sized pack for running and short hikes. Carries very well on your back and holds more than you'd think. I like the pockets on the front shoulder straps. I carry my phone in one and a thin water bottle in the other. All total I can carry 3 bottles if needed. In other reviews, I've read that the strap buckles that are on the lower back have caused some issues for users. I am a fairly muscular guy with a wide back and I've had no issues. I find the pack to be very comfortable and on long runs don't even notice it. Very versitle and worth the price. As with all North Face products, very well constructed.

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Good For Short Day Hikes

Wish it was a titch bigger and that it didn't narrow at the bottom. Otherwise very comfortable. Brought it with me to hike timp. It was packed to the brim. Love the shoulder strap pockets!

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Great Item

Love this for short hikes/treks. It would be perfect if it had a wider bottom.

Terrible Design

See the two plastic clips on the cinch straps where your shoulder blades sit? Those dig into your back while wearing this pack. If that wasn't bad enough the little clip to hold the secondary pouch up is so loose that merely putting the bag on unclips it so it's dangling behind you. Do not trust the reviews for this bag. Very disappointed. There's no way any of the reviewers wore this bag. Terrible comfort because of the plastic clips pressing into your back.

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I Would Buy This Product Again.

I used it for a couple day hikes. Very light and comfortable..I really liked the shoulder strap pocket to hold my phone.

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Great For Small Outings!

Great for small hikes or day trips. It's small but can fit water and a small towel or change of clothes. Love the cell phone front pocket.

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Awesome Daypack!

The Trail Lite 12 is the perfect size for a day hike. It has enough room for everything you might need. Very sturdy and well-made! Even has a compartment for a bladder.

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Perfect Day Hike Backpack

I bought this backpack for day hikes and it's absolutely perfect. Great size and plenty of room for everything you need for hiking. Very well made and sturdy. I definitely recommend this pack!

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For Travel Use

I bought this backpack for traveling. I bought mainly for the two shoulder strap pockets and two easy to use drink side pockets. Pros: Two easy to use side pockets for drink or small umbrellas. Outer small zipper for easy access small items. Front drawstring for easy a light jacket. Two different pockets on the shoulder straps which makes it easy access for traveling. I can put hand sanitizer, phone, card or my small pocket Osmo 3 Cons: wish the shoulder straps had more padding. Wish there was a smaller zipped container in the biggest compartment for small items. Wish the bottom of the backpack was a bigger diameter matching the top portion. It is relatively smaller than the top portion of the backpack.

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Top Notch Trail Bag

Great! Used it on a 14er last weekend and it fit everything needed. Holds my 2.5L blatter. Convenient pockets for your phone and snacks.

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Does What It's Supposed To Do.

Great pack. Comfortable to wear. Storage is well thought out and very handy. The only gripe I would have is the 12 liter size doesn't hold much. Which is completely solvable by ordering the 20l or 24l size. Great if you're going for minimal gear. Size/weight.

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Great Day Pack!

Perfect size if you want to carry minimal and walk fast. It fits 2 12oz bottle water, snacks, a sandwich and a hoodie. Shoulder straps are very comfortable without any soreness. Love the phone and small bottle pockets on shoulder straps.

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