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I know this is a pack that’s been out for a while now but I wanted to put some thoughts and questions together here as I start to set up and learn to use this pack. I didn’t see a review thread specific to this pack but would be happy to merge with another thread if I missed it.
I got it tonight and here are some random first thoughts…
I got my 38 in this evening and only had a few minutes fooling with it. I’m not sure if I’m impressed with it or hate it. Some of it seems well thought out and some of it doesn’t make sense to me. My set up is extremely minimalistic this year with just 2 tethers and a platform so I know this will easily carry what I need. The question is will it carry it how I need it.
I bought two large hip pouches as well and I can tell you that they are in fact not what I would consider as large. I’m a little disappointed in the size and they’re also pretty and zipper seemed extra loud.
I’m going to get my gear in the pack tomorrow and see what I think. Craftsmanship is nice I’ll give them that. I’m not sure what the complaints were towards the hip belt but it seems nice? I need to check and see if I’m able to extend the torso, I’d be surprised if I can’t.
I’m a little surprised and maybe I shouldn’t be but this bag seems so flimsy. I guess I’m use to the internal frame given the bag some rigidity. This will likely be a non issue but just something different to get use to,
The last thing for nowthat I can’t understand is why they wouldn’t make the lid detachable. That would be such an easy design change and the allow a significant amount more of flexibility.
Also I see now that bottom buckle covers the water bottle holder which is dumb. It does look like you could maybe get away without connecting it though?
I got it tonight and here are some random first thoughts…
I got my 38 in this evening and only had a few minutes fooling with it. I’m not sure if I’m impressed with it or hate it. Some of it seems well thought out and some of it doesn’t make sense to me. My set up is extremely minimalistic this year with just 2 tethers and a platform so I know this will easily carry what I need. The question is will it carry it how I need it.
I bought two large hip pouches as well and I can tell you that they are in fact not what I would consider as large. I’m a little disappointed in the size and they’re also pretty and zipper seemed extra loud.
I’m going to get my gear in the pack tomorrow and see what I think. Craftsmanship is nice I’ll give them that. I’m not sure what the complaints were towards the hip belt but it seems nice? I need to check and see if I’m able to extend the torso, I’d be surprised if I can’t.
I’m a little surprised and maybe I shouldn’t be but this bag seems so flimsy. I guess I’m use to the internal frame given the bag some rigidity. This will likely be a non issue but just something different to get use to,
The last thing for nowthat I can’t understand is why they wouldn’t make the lid detachable. That would be such an easy design change and the allow a significant amount more of flexibility.
Also I see now that bottom buckle covers the water bottle holder which is dumb. It does look like you could maybe get away without connecting it though?