great review, thank you! my one hesitation with this pack is that i really want to use the lumbar version as a day pack, but there is no dedicated water bottle holder. do you have any solution for this?
Good review. I am thinking the dual sternum straps is actually designed to use one for the chest pack and the other for sternum. I assume the shoulder straps are not adjustable and is accomplished by the size you choose?
Correct, this pack is not like an osprey for example where you can adjust the back straps from small frame to large with the Velcro that attaches at the back. These straps are not moveable like that. you will need to buy the correct size pack that will fit your torso
I have not tried the Osprey Exos, but the ventilation on this pack is great. The backing has gaps to allow for airflow on your back. It is not a mesh backing like some packs offer that would prolly be even better ventilation. But I really like it.
Hey, I actually just took this pack on a short section hike of the PCT and loved it. No complaints at all. The only thing I would do differently is cut off the ends of the straps as I'm kinda skinny so they were hanging down bugging my legs. If you wanna see the pack in action it is featured in my newest video of my section hike of Washington Section J of the PCT. Overall. Very happy with this pack.
Thank you 😊. I love the hip belt on this pack. It is fully adjustable to be able to fit you perfectly. It also has just enough cushion so that you do not feel like the weight of the pack is digging into your hips like some other packs but also not to much that it makes you hot.
The chest bag conversion is actually really sweet, really like this pack
Looks like very cool backpack. It’s great informative sharing ❤️👍👍
great review, thank you! my one hesitation with this pack is that i really want to use the lumbar version as a day pack, but there is no dedicated water bottle holder. do you have any solution for this?
Hmmm. No I havnt ever used it that way. The normal pack is great. I just took it on a section hike of the pct.
Great video! Do you know if the 60L volume is total with all the pockets or is it just the main body? Thanks!
Good review. I am thinking the dual sternum straps is actually designed to use one for the chest pack and the other for sternum. I assume the shoulder straps are not adjustable and is accomplished by the size you choose?
Correct, this pack is not like an osprey for example where you can adjust the back straps from small frame to large with the Velcro that attaches at the back. These straps are not moveable like that. you will need to buy the correct size pack that will fit your torso
How's the ventilation? I'm choosing between this and the Osprey Exos, have you tried them both?
I have not tried the Osprey Exos, but the ventilation on this pack is great. The backing has gaps to allow for airflow on your back. It is not a mesh backing like some packs offer that would prolly be even better ventilation. But I really like it.
Excellent review. Thank you. Any negatives that you have encountered to date?
Hey, I actually just took this pack on a short section hike of the PCT and loved it. No complaints at all. The only thing I would do differently is cut off the ends of the straps as I'm kinda skinny so they were hanging down bugging my legs. If you wanna see the pack in action it is featured in my newest video of my section hike of Washington Section J of the PCT. Overall. Very happy with this pack.
Great review. How comfortable is the hipbelt for you when carrying say 25 pounds or so on longer hikes?
Thank you 😊. I love the hip belt on this pack. It is fully adjustable to be able to fit you perfectly. It also has just enough cushion so that you do not feel like the weight of the pack is digging into your hips like some other packs but also not to much that it makes you hot.
Ottima recensione e ottimo zaino!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks!
Good stuff
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