I just realized you haven't reviewed this yet. If I see pack hacker review this before you something is up. Those guys are always a year late on everything
Only thing I’d change would be to put the bungee mount in front of the admin zippers like the old version, now they block zipper. Everything else is great, I think this is the best all around 25ish liter backpack out there. I always use sternum straps, my chest is broad so it pushes the straps out too far without one, they make things fit better. I like load lifters too, I guess it depends on the geometry of where you wear the pack if you feel any difference.
I love the bungee cord on the front and compression straps. I use the bungee to wrap my sweaty gym shirt in once I leave the gym so its not inside my bag. This bag has so many great uses.
I agree with you about load lifters, especially on any pack smaller than 30L- they really don't seem to do anything assuming the main backpack straps are well designed, and just add to a busy/bulky look that doesn't bend into an every day urban environment.
Great review. I think the size or the 1.0x is better for edc. I would consider the 1.5 just a little too big. May be better for small trip travel. If and when AON makes the 1.0 with the same substrates and zippers as the 1.5 offerings, I’m going to be first in line! I find myself wishing for less rigidity and smoother zippers than the Xpac and waterproof zippers on my 1.0x.
What's good George? Big negatory on the sternum straps for me. I've been rolling with the Aer Travel Pack 3 for a while now and took the sternum strap off. Great review as always.
Literally deciding between these two. Thanks for the vid. Not sure the 1.0x is worth that extra jingle. Does that leather wrapped handle feel like it will wear excessively and come unstitched after a while?
would you consider the diameter of the 32 oz nalgene to be the max size that the bottle holder can use? I have the original 1.5 and loved that it could hold my 36 oz yeti, and that has come a bit of a requirement for me lately. I did read that the 32 oz nalgene has a 3.5 inch outer diameter and the 36 oz yeti has a 3.75 inch diameter. I have never seen anyone put anything bigger in this version than the nalgene. I would appreciate your insights on this.
@GeorgeDEFINED I decided to go with the 1.0X I put my order in today. That Weekender Duffle looks really nice, too. I might have to grab that one next.
Damn man I am glad you are blessed but do you have to brag about having 7 inches of depth. My wife was in the room now I have to explain why my backpack only has 4 inches in depth…….lol hope you laughed great video!!!
I really gotta get me one of these
I just realized you haven't reviewed this yet. If I see pack hacker review this before you something is up. Those guys are always a year late on everything
Only thing I’d change would be to put the bungee mount in front of the admin zippers like the old version, now they block zipper. Everything else is great, I think this is the best all around 25ish liter backpack out there. I always use sternum straps, my chest is broad so it pushes the straps out too far without one, they make things fit better. I like load lifters too, I guess it depends on the geometry of where you wear the pack if you feel any difference.
I love the bungee cord on the front and compression straps. I use the bungee to wrap my sweaty gym shirt in once I leave the gym so its not inside my bag. This bag has so many great uses.
I agree with you about load lifters, especially on any pack smaller than 30L- they really don't seem to do anything assuming the main backpack straps are well designed, and just add to a busy/bulky look that doesn't bend into an every day urban environment.
Great review. I think the size or the 1.0x is better for edc. I would consider the 1.5 just a little too big. May be better for small trip travel. If and when AON makes the 1.0 with the same substrates and zippers as the 1.5 offerings, I’m going to be first in line! I find myself wishing for less rigidity and smoother zippers than the Xpac and waterproof zippers on my 1.0x.
Great review as always. I use sternum straps when wearing bags on my motorcycle, it keeps the bag from shifting while leaning over.
Time go really fast, watched your channel review of the old one and it was few years ago.
Love your reviews, George, well done as always.
This man gets me excited to spend $250.
What's good George? Big negatory on the sternum straps for me. I've been rolling with the Aer Travel Pack 3 for a while now and took the sternum strap off. Great review as always.
I would love if they had like more pockets organizers at the velcro for cables
Great review, appreciate your attention to detail. Only use a sternum strap on my 38L pack
Great review.
How would you say the evade compares to the evergoods cpl26?
Looks like this might be the goruck gr2 killer, now I’m stuck between them hahahahahah
Y was very crazy of this bag....j hesite avec un triple augh design axiom...
Literally deciding between these two. Thanks for the vid. Not sure the 1.0x is worth that extra jingle. Does that leather wrapped handle feel like it will wear excessively and come unstitched after a while?
Not on this pack but on a fjallraven, used the bungee to carry 2 frozen pizzas from the store that don't fit inside a pack xd
Do you recommend the Xpac or Twill, recognizing you've used both? The Xpac seems crispy, which I don't love. But functionally, like. Thoughts?
Thinking of this or the evade… any thoughts George?
ave to always use the sternum strap only because I have lost so much weight an unhealthy amount of weight.
would you consider the diameter of the 32 oz nalgene to be the max size that the bottle holder can use? I have the original 1.5 and loved that it could hold my 36 oz yeti, and that has come a bit of a requirement for me lately. I did read that the 32 oz nalgene has a 3.5 inch outer diameter and the 36 oz yeti has a 3.75 inch diameter. I have never seen anyone put anything bigger in this version than the nalgene. I would appreciate your insights on this.
How do you like the Twill compared to their standard 500D? Torn between those two in black
No. Only GR !!!
I'm torn between 1.5 and the 1.0x, which one would you get if you had to choose?
My load out fits well in both. I like the little extras on the 1.0x personally.
Get the 1.5. I only own the x and I regret getting it and not saving over $100 for the 1.5
@GeorgeDEFINED I decided to go with the 1.0X I put my order in today. That Weekender Duffle looks really nice, too. I might have to grab that one next.
Damn man I am glad you are blessed but do you have to brag about having 7 inches of depth. My wife was in the room now I have to explain why my backpack only has 4 inches in depth…….lol hope you laughed great video!!!
Evade 1.0X vs this one? Which one did you prefer?
Do you know where I can get the previous version? I wasn’t able to grab one before they discontinued them
Do you have a sense as to how much volume is in the main compartment?
Anybody cut off the load lifters?
I need your top 5 bags
That video is over due... The 1.0X is in my top 5
Wait for evade 2.0 30l
Q2 2024
Source?
@@Ellman1231 a19
@@GG-sj6sm I don't see it anywhere on their site.
@@Ellman1231 have you contact A19 on website and ask thé question?
This vs the alpaka travel pack?
You suck George! Just kidding. I love your channel man! Best gear review channel out there. I should stop watching cause when I do I go drop money.