Grivet Outdoors via Amazon has
5L The North Face Berkeley Field Bag (Timber Tan/Tnf Black) on sale for
$31.34.
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Features:
- Easily adjust the built in shoulder strap to find your best fit, providing both men and women with a comfortable carrying experience.
- An internal compartment fits items like your water bottle, phone and keys. An external, fleece-lined zip pocket holds smaller items while a concealed pocket on the back provides more organization.
- Made with 400D recycled nylon and coated with a Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish, this bag keeps your valuables safe and protected. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or hitting the trail, this pack has you set.
- Dimensions: 7.28" x 3.15" x 11.02" (18.4 cm x 8 cm x 27.9 cm); Strap length: Min 31" / Max 56" (78cm / 141cm); Avg Weight: 9.3 oz; Volume: 5 Liters. This item is not intended for use by children 12 and under.
Top Comments
Not to mention the North Face strap can be adjusted more freely and is longer than the Jansport, which makes the Jansport a bit short for taller people (anyone 5'7" and taller should not bother)
Community Reviews
The North Face Berkeley Field Bag is a small 5 liter sling that stands out for sturdy build quality, smooth YKK zippers, and a comfortable, adjustable strap. The bag is described as a workhorse with a retro, stylish look, and the limited lifetime warranty adds reassurance. The compact size fits water bottle, phone, and keys, and should handle an iPad mini. The main tradeoff is capacity, since it is best for light carry and travel days when a full backpack feels unnecessary.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The bag uses genuine YKK zippers, including Japanese-made zippers, with a custom logo pull tab. That matters because the zippers are described as holding up for years, unlike cheaper zippers that can stick or fail.
It should fit an iPad mini based on the bag's size. The 5L dimensions are small, but still in the range for a mini tablet plus a few essentials.
The 5L bag is small, roughly 11 by 7 inches. It fits everyday carry items like a water bottle, phone, and keys, making it better for travel days or light carry than for replacing a full backpack.
The strap is longer and more adjustable than the Jansport sling, which makes it a better fit for taller people. One comparison specifically says the Jansport can feel short for anyone 5'7" and taller.
Yes, it is covered by The North Face limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the practical lifetime of the product. That makes it easier to justify the purchase if a defect shows up later.
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Not to mention the North Face strap can be adjusted more freely and is longer than the Jansport, which makes the Jansport a bit short for taller people (anyone 5'7" and taller should not bother)
1.) the lower part of the strap is very thin, maybe 0.6in which which makes it feel really cheap. Comparatively the North Face one is about 2.5x wider and noticeably thicker.
2.) I really dislike the cloth mesh material on bags. It is practically guaranteed to break over time. I have had other bags where the mesh did break; I wouldn't buy the Jansport again just to roll the dice and play my chances
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Not to mention the North Face strap can be adjusted more freely and is longer than the Jansport, which makes the Jansport a bit short for taller people (anyone 5'7" and taller should not bother)
Re: the warranty
The North Face warranty is limited lifetime for this bag. See their official warranty page. https://www.thenorthfac
"All of our branded products (except footwear and products from our The North Face Renewed series) are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the practical and reasonably expected lifetime of the product."
For this to be "The North Face Renewed" it would have to be used and re-sold by The North Face (effectively the same as "manufacturer refurbished").
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Re: the warranty
The North Face warranty is limited lifetime for this bag. See their official warranty page. https://www.thenorthfac
"All of our branded products (except footwear and products from our The North Face Renewed series) are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the practical and reasonably expected lifetime of the product."
For this to be "The North Face Renewed" it would have to be used and re-sold by The North Face (effectively the same as "manufacturer refurbished").
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