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On test: The North Face Crank 25

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Category: The North Face

Published on Tuesday, 07 December 2010 06:59

Written by Luca Salvatelli

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The Crank 25 is a hydration pack by The North Face, very large. The back is upholstered in fabric and mesh, breathable and ventilated. Presents the lumbar belt, padded and disappeared. Two large pockets, and five small. An outside pocket, reinforced, may contain the guard or helmet. The bag water may contain about 3 liters of water meters, the total capacity is 25 liters. Crank 25 is offered in Black/Asphalt Grey, New Taupe/Graffiti Green and Bomber Blue/Asphalt Grey. The weight is 1.3 kg, as observed with our instrumentation.

The road test

The hydration pack Crank 25 is a very large and suitable for long trips by bike, freeride and all mountain. Weight is not content but the capacity is very high, water from the bag, which ensures an abundant water supply. Good thermal insulation, allowing water to remain at a constant temperature for at least two hours. Excellent, and could not be otherwise, the ability of pack and functionality of the various pockets. The good back padding allows you to wear it for several hours without any discomfort, the breathability of the same discrete schinale. The complete set of belts can assure you the best in the back, with the only care that it is very large it may interfere with the neck or the lower lumbar region in athletes (about 150 cm). In conclusion a great hydration pack, with the only defect in a weight content, but also inevitable when he turns to reach high capacity. èIts destination is ideal for cycling and long cycling, which allows to carry everything you need, from water to food to some emergency clothing, not forgetting the mini tool kit. The price, about 99 Euro, it is appropriate to the quality of the product.

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