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The North Face Terra Lumbar Hiking Pack, from $21 (was $30)
Why do we like this deal?
Hip packs (or fanny packs) are having their best decade since the ’90s. Many people have realized that you don’t really need a backpack for day hiking and that they are more useful and easier to keep secure when visiting a city on vacation. It seems like every brand is making one, but one that should be on your radar comes from The North Face. Why? The brand’s versatile Terra Hip Pack is 30% off, down to less than $25.
The $30 North Face Terra Lumber Hiking Pack is now just $21 at Amazon, the lowest price it’s been in a month. Only the TNF Black colorway is on sale, but it’s a classic look that pairs easily with a lot of gear and clothing.
The North Face Terra Lumbar Hiking Pack, starting at $21 at Amazon (was $30).
What shoppers need to know
- Material: Durable ripstop fabric with non-PFC DWR finish
- Suitable: Adjustable waist/shoulder strap
- pocket: Zipped main compartment, internal and external zip pockets, internal key clip
- Best for: Day hikes, air travel, festivals, gym
On the trails, the external bungee can tie down a packable jacket, reflective webbing helps in low light, and the ripstop fabric handles water and scratches. Off the trail, the low-profile construction makes it easy to travel with or wear to a festival, making it much more than just a hiking pack. In fact, TNF’s take on the “fanny pack” doesn’t force you to choose between a bag that looks good and one that actually lasts outside.
The closest comparison is Patagonia’s TerraVia Mini Hip Pack, which retails for $39. And at this $21 sale price, a pack of TNF is almost half the price for essentially the same specifications (and brand identity).
RELATED: Patagonia’s Rugged Fieldsmith Hip Pack is over 40% off at REI
what shoppers are saying
Many reviewers bought this pack for a few things, but ended up using it everywhere, like this shopper who wrote, “I bought this for the gym bag, but I think I use it all the time.” One buyer who uses it for bike riding said, “It has everything I need at the moment, it has survived rain and crashes, and doesn’t interfere with my ride or gait.”
It’s also a great travel pack: “Got this for traveling and hiking, and it works great so far.” For you photographers, it’s also a solid pack for cameras: “The perfect camera sling that fits the FF Sony RXR, Sony A-Series, Sigma FP and Sigma BF.”
TNF gear is also top of the line, and the Terra Lumber Hiking Pack is no exception. Just be sure to buy one soon, because no one can tell when the sale will end.
also check
- Herschel Legacy Hip Pack, from $27 (was $38) at Amazon
- Fjallraven High Coast Hip Pack, $35 at Amazon (was $45).
- Adidas Daily Waist Bag, starting at $19 ($32) at Amazon
