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Route Rocket 28 (Fall 2023)
The North Face
Route Rocket 28 (Fall 2023)
$109.00
Description

  This light and fast multi-pitch rock climbing pack will stand up to the nastiest squeeze chimneys, offers quick-draw access to snacks at the belay and has enough room to fit your approach shoes.

  Summit Series™ represents the pinnacle of outdoor product technology, design innovation and athlete testing. The North Face designs this collection to keep their athletes warm, dry and safe in extreme environments and engineers product based on their feedback in the field. This collaboration results in the strongest, lightest gear available that’s built for summit success.

Footprint sold separately.
Description
Brand:
The North Face
Mfg SKU:
NF0A52EB
Volume:
1709 in³ (28 liters)
Dimensions:
10.25" x 7" x 23.25" (26.0 cm x 17.8 cm x 59.1 cm)
Weight:
1 lb 7 oz (660 g)
Materials:
  • BODY: 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
  • SIDE PANELS: 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with repurposed factory-floor chips for swirl effect and non-PFC DWR
Other Features:
  • Carbon-coated Shredstop™ fabric is highly scratch-resistant and durable
  • Reinforced haul points
  • Exterior daisy chain to lash on extra gear or a helmet
  • Engineered top lid pocket design prevents contents from falling out of the bag when accessed
  • Tuckable shoulder straps and hipbelt for no-drag hauling up the rock
  • Hydration sleeve
  • Designed in collaboration with Peter Croft, Heidi Wirtz, Sam Elias, and other TNF climbing athletes
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