The North Face Slingshot Backpack

best purchase ive done
February 18, 2012

the book bag is very durable and very well built . the book bag is also good for camping which i do a lot of and i can use it for my book for college.

Nice bag, good size for everyday use
January 12, 2012

I work in the city, commute via public transportation. Great bag for everyday use. I carry an umbrella, some notepads and pens, lunch and munch, big headphone and a water bottle. Height is good for me. I personally think short bags make men look less of one. I hate seeing a dude wearing a small bag, it just doesn't look good. Very light compared to other similar bags, but fabric is tough enough. (I ain't mountain climbing w/ it) One thing I DON'T like is how these zippers corner on the curves. It's not so easy to zip up and down the curves, and I have a good feeling that zipper tape will break eventually. I'm careful w/ things like this, so it should last me at least 3 years. If it doesn't break, the bag will last you forever.

Excellent Product
December 31, 2011

Backpack is a great size..good for airline travel and day trips. Product shipped and was delivered quickly. Definitely recommend Altrec. Awesome service.

July 31, 2011

Great water bottle holders on the sides, can hold more than just waterbottles! Bungie straps on the front have proved to be very useful to hold jackets, shoes and more.

All around good pack.
July 31, 2011

I use this pack for going back and forth to work. It holds everything I need, is sporty looking and seems built to last. A good choice for a commuter that might want to also use this as a weekend get away pack. Recommended.

July 28, 2011

My 15 " laptop fits great and it will be perfect for snowy weather! I will recommend this to other freinds. No other comments to submit at this time. Thank you

great pack!!!!!
April 13, 2011

I use this pack for going to school, so I have to put in my laptop, some books and some extra clothes for the gym plus some snacks for the day. The carrying capacity is incredibly large which doesn't affect the comfort a your back. It has nice big external side pockets to carry your mug or water bottles, as well as a frontal organizer, where to put pens, money, etc. There aren't signs of damage or tears, so I think I will stay with this pack for a long time!

Worked out great
January 19, 2011

My son uses this backpack for college and has a large laptop. Everthing fits.

Love IT!
January 05, 2011

I got this backpack for Christmas to carry my new laptop. It has plenty of room, easy to get into and get my stuff out. Like the color. I ordered it at the last minute . I was so happy that it was free shipping, came just in 2 days and it was perfect. Love this North Face Slingshot backpack!

Great backpack for college
January 03, 2011

Got this backpack because the straps on my old one collapsed. The Slingshot is great - sturdy, lightweight and has great carrying capacity. There are handy side pockets and the front flap contains many sectioned-off pockets for holding pencils and things. All in all, a great backpack.

January 03, 2011

This was a present for my son. He is very pleased with it. He has not tried it out at school yet - still home for break; but, believes it will work very well for him. He is very pleased with the padding.

The Slingshot is a Winner
December 28, 2010

We just purchased our a Slingshot for our 3rd child because we love this product so much! Our older two kids have used their Slingshots for 3 years now - they have taken quite a beating but show virtually no wear and tear. In addition to being extremely durable, the Slinghshot is the only backpack we've found to comfortably hold all of their books, lunch, gym clothes, etc...! It is very ergonomically designed, so we don't have complaints of aching backs or shoulders either. We would recommend this product to anyone with a child middleschool age and up!

Great Backpack
December 21, 2010

Solid bag, I'm very happy. Lightweight, lot's of storage, protects laptop or iPad very well. I'd recommend this bag for work, school, and travel.

One of the best backpacks we have gotten
December 18, 2010

I purchased this back back for my daughter for college. My son has used his for his 2 years in school and it has been great for him. He says it is just the right size for his laptop, books and a few extras. The quality is excellent and you cannot match the durability of it!!

Great backpack!
October 27, 2010

I made a comparison chart on all the North Face backpacks to see which was the best for me (that was also reasonably priced, and wasn't too long because I'm a short gal). I ended up choosing the NF Slingshot because not only can it carry my 15' macbook pro, but it has a huge capacity for all my college books. And when all those get heavy, the chest and waist belt come in great handy! I also love the flexibility and space the bungee cord straps allows for various-sized drinks in the 'cup' pockets. Never enjoyed a backpack as much as this. Great back support at well. No Cons!

Very sturdy. Very big.
August 16, 2010

This is a good bag that can take wear and tear. I will use this backpack when going on short trips rather than taking luggage. I don't think this bag is made for small people. The straps are very large and thick and may be uncomfortable at first for small people.

Love this backpack!
August 11, 2010

This backpack is by far the best one I've had. It's comfortable and snazzy. Love it!

By far the best backpack I've owned!
May 16, 2010

Very spacious, rugged, and over all a great looking backpack!

kids loved 'em, can't destroy 'em
March 15, 2010

These backpacks are a great value for North face quality. We got them for a couple of 15 year olds who give them quite a bit of abuse--and they've held up great. They even like the color.

Love it!
January 12, 2010

perfect back pack

Great bag for the right application
January 04, 2010

Offers plenty of room, but I bought the bag with thought of using it for business travel. I need room for a laptop, a notebook and several files. While there is plenty of space there just aren't enough compartments. I think you need a dedicated pocket for a laptop and this bag only offers 2 compartments with no division for separating laptop, folders, notebooks, etc.

Great product for the price
January 02, 2010

This backpack is two years old and still looks like new. Very good construction.

Great fast service!
December 30, 2009

We ordered a North Face Slingshot backpack for my daughter that had to be North Face...had to be black...and had to be super strong as she carries way too many books and has shredded two other backpacks this year already! The Slingshot is perfect...cool, good looking, and super strong! Altrec made the whole purchase effortless. Will use them in the future and highly recommend Altrec. Thanks

Uber 5+++
December 18, 2009

I recently purchased on line the North Face slingshot backpack for my college-age son's birthday. He is extremely happy with it and we know how hard it is to make our teenagers happy! He says it is lightweight to use as a book-bag and roomy for all of his huge college books and lots of nice sized pockets for his comfort items such as Ipod, cell phone, water bottle, etc. for those looong hours spent at the library. It's well worth what I spent and as my son would say: North Face - you ROCK!

The best
November 12, 2009

I had a hard time figuring what Northface backpack I wanted for College, I found this to be the best backpack for its price and is not to big, I love it and will never get another.

Perfect size
October 08, 2009

It is the perfect size for lots of textbooks and the padded straps help offset the weight of the books!

Cheap and great!
September 10, 2009

I bought it in the Woodbury outlet near NY only because it was very cheap (I'm italian and in Italy North Face is very expensive), but after a few days I discovered that it is really great! It's perfect for weekend trips and it's so big inside that you could use it as luggage!

Very Pleased
September 06, 2009

I bought this backpack for college. I'm very impressed with the amount of space it has. I can fit two huge biology books and five 1" binders in my backpack without a problem. The straps are also very comfortable. The great padding keeps the straps from digging into my shoulders. I definitely recommend this backpack.

really nice...
September 03, 2008

i really like this back pack its really nice and fits a lot of things in it

Support and Room
September 01, 2008

This backpack is spacious and roomy. It has enough compartments to make organization easy. The straps and back portion are well padded, which adds to the comfort.

Backpack
August 30, 2008

The backpack is very roomy and sturdy.

happy first time customer
July 18, 2008

I had never heard of Altrec.com and have been very pleased with experience. Nice backpack, great quality and easy to order. Free shipping was great. Selection was better than anywhere else, including local outdoor & sporting goods stores. Will definitely use this site again!

nice but...
May 19, 2008

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.

Awesome!!
January 23, 2008

This has been a really great pack! I use it for school and can get a lot in there! My first one had a defect in it, and the altrec customer service department was awesome! I received a new one in just a few days and the return of the old one was prepaid(mail)! Overall, this has been my favorite backpack that I have owned, and I strongly recommed it!

Perfect for my husband!!
January 05, 2008

I purchased the backpack for my husband to use for trips. He opened it Christmas Day and told me it was perfect in all ways. Color, room for all his necessary stuff. Just the one he wanted!!

Great Bag...Small Size
December 30, 2007

If you want a small bag that is durable and has a lot of carrying potential the slingshot is the bag for you. Its is not bulky but yet has a lot of space to store things in it. I am hapy with my purchase

Very good Quality Backpack
December 27, 2007

I bought this for my teen daughter and she just loves it.. I was very happy with such a well made backpack and the style was great.. She was very happy with the looks and I was very stisfied with the quality.. Great buy for the price..

cool
October 23, 2007

I love my black slingshot... it's really roomy, and fits all of my school stuff, even my lunchbox, sweatshirt, etc. Plus, it has a really low profile so I don't look like a dork when I'm walking around between classes. The only problem is that sometimes when I'm walking really close to an open door or something, the elastic string thing gets caught on it and I fall over. But that's probably my fault anyway. ;)

Great bag
September 26, 2007

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.

Slingshot Backpack
September 23, 2007

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