Finally manufacturers are beginning to wake up to the fact that running vests are far more comfortable and practical to use that traditional backpacks. Being able to store trekking poles on the straps is a big plus for the Aonijie. Great review and well done for explaining the reasons why people might want to consider this style of vest backpack rather than a more traditional one.
I love my AONIJIE. An awesome backpack and affordable. Also works with the RyanAir restrictions so you can do a weekend fly camping trip without needing to pay extra for bigger bag. If I could improve it I would add the option of a bigger detachable hip belt + pockets and a bigger roll top (or how about a roll bottom for balance, eh?) to make it up to 40L. Would love that versatility.
5:30 as this is an ultra running pack the pocket on the shoulder is very obviously designed to put the GPS tracker so that the folks at home can monitor the runners progress on the race's tracking website
Totally agree with running style harness are more comfortable for UL backpackers my new favorite pack is the ZPacks 50L Super Ultra Nemo with harness. for day hiking I fell in love with Outdoor Vitals Skyline Fast Pack
these packs are the OG's for backpacking as far as I can tell. if we didn't have these then we wouldn't have most companies releasing their own vest styles rn
The main reason I bought my SMD Swift X was because it came with load lifters. I also added an extra sternum strap. I've been looking at the Alpi 40 by Instinct Trail. The harness looks next level.
Good review. I own the six moon designs with a vest and LOVE it!. It is far more comfortable than anything I’ve used in the past. I appreciate the review of other vest packs. I’ve been wanting to pick up a smaller (30L or so) so your review could not have been better timed. Thanks.
I’m using the less-expensive robic version of the Swift X this year - the Swift V. I have about 300km with it now, and I love it. I recommend removing the delrin stay hoop internal frame, which is a bendy soft plastic material, not metal. If the Swift X is the same as the V, that internal hoop frame makes an unbearable amount of squeaking noise with a full load (23lb-30lbs). Like, the worst squeaking on any pack I’ve ever owned. To the point where if I couldn’t remove it I was going to ditch it. Good thing is the pack seemed to ride better on my back without that frame inside, and it’s completely silent now.
Why on earth are you trying to fit the 1.5L Smart Water bottle in those vest pockets?? The UL backpacking community uses the 1L bottles, not the 1.5L. The larger bottles are reserved for super long water carries in side pockets, although most are using CNOC or Evernew bladders for longer carries instead. The 700ml Smart Water bottles should fit most of those pockets perfectly. The 1L bottles will fit, but will probably end up too close to your face.
Please remember that half the world has breasts, and vest harness’ are basically useless (and often actually painful) if you are a b cup or more. I am all for everyone using the gear that works best for them, but “trends” (which vest harness’ definitely are) which cannot be used by half the target audience hurt the hobby. Be thrilled about your gear! But please don’t drive a trend that excludes your, mom, your sister, your daughter, your friends, with click bait titles and themes which are simply not true for half the world.
My friend has large breasts d or double d and got this pack specifically because of that. There is also an S harness shoulder strap if one wants more space that still has some pockets on it
Aonijie. Wut? I have purchased socks and gaiters from them. I had not idea how to say it and remember looking it up. Apparently it's pronounced "ow-ner-gee" and is a mashup of "outdoor" and "energy".
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Finally manufacturers are beginning to wake up to the fact that running vests are far more comfortable and practical to use that traditional backpacks. Being able to store trekking poles on the straps is a big plus for the Aonijie. Great review and well done for explaining the reasons why people might want to consider this style of vest backpack rather than a more traditional one.
I love my AONIJIE. An awesome backpack and affordable. Also works with the RyanAir restrictions so you can do a weekend fly camping trip without needing to pay extra for bigger bag. If I could improve it I would add the option of a bigger detachable hip belt + pockets and a bigger roll top (or how about a roll bottom for balance, eh?) to make it up to 40L. Would love that versatility.
I wish they made a 40L or 50L of that pack. UD has an old pack that is 45L in burgandy
5:30 as this is an ultra running pack the pocket on the shoulder is very obviously designed to put the GPS tracker so that the folks at home can monitor the runners progress on the race's tracking website
No. In their introduction at Taobao, this pocket is used to put interphone though I put my cash and cards there.
Just discovered the Aonijie 30 liter on TH-cam earlier tonight. The guy I watched uses it for a running pack and camping. Great design. Thank you.
Totally agree with running style harness are more comfortable for UL backpackers
my new favorite pack is the ZPacks 50L Super Ultra Nemo with harness.
for day hiking I fell in love with Outdoor Vitals Skyline Fast Pack
Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 and 65 are also vest style packs
Looks like traditional straps with pockets on them, which is available from a few other brands too.
these packs are the OG's for backpacking as far as I can tell. if we didn't have these then we wouldn't have most companies releasing their own vest styles rn
The main reason I bought my SMD Swift X was because it came with load lifters. I also added an extra sternum strap.
I've been looking at the Alpi 40 by Instinct Trail. The harness looks next level.
Thanks for the review! :) Hope to try these in the store to see how they fair for someone with a small torso 😊 best
I wonder what you think about Kumo 36L Fastpack and I cannot find those Hyrdo Flasks anywhere? Not sure what to buy, Im between thats 30L or UD40L .
I've been trying to talk Dan Durston into a vest style version of the Wapta 30. How cool would that be?
make it happen! haha
Good review. I own the six moon designs with a vest and LOVE it!. It is far more comfortable than anything I’ve used in the past. I appreciate the review of other vest packs. I’ve been wanting to pick up a smaller (30L or so) so your review could not have been better timed. Thanks.
i'll do a proper review as the summer goes on but i know gear changes quickly
You explain these packs well!
cheers
I’m using the less-expensive robic version of the Swift X this year - the Swift V. I have about 300km with it now, and I love it. I recommend removing the delrin stay hoop internal frame, which is a bendy soft plastic material, not metal. If the Swift X is the same as the V, that internal hoop frame makes an unbearable amount of squeaking noise with a full load (23lb-30lbs). Like, the worst squeaking on any pack I’ve ever owned. To the point where if I couldn’t remove it I was going to ditch it. Good thing is the pack seemed to ride better on my back without that frame inside, and it’s completely silent now.
thanks for the heads up ill see how mine pans out
I used ud 40 for 2000+ miles love it
amazing, ya it is a great pack
Ive been tempted by the Six Moons bag many times, I wonder if you are using the large or small harness/hipbelt options from them?
Large and I can confirm the small is quite a bit smaller as a friend ordered the same bag with a small harness
Awesome review!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Its an intro for me ,but definitely the ultimate direction 40
its a great pack
I use the Volpi 30 and really like it. Has anyone here tried the Gossamer Gear Kumo Fastpack?
Yes, I have the GG Kumo fastpack but no other vest pack to compare it to, sorry. I also have the GG Vagabond Trail for EDC, travel, and trekking.
how is Aonijie 30 on bigger people? I'm 185cm/100kg
seen the review where a guy says it's too small
I am 175 and the waist band almost don't transfer weight to my waist.I think this will be more obvious for higher people.
samsung s8 as your daily driver? must be very slow. over 1kg ain't exactly ultra light
Why on earth are you trying to fit the 1.5L Smart Water bottle in those vest pockets?? The UL backpacking community uses the 1L bottles, not the 1.5L. The larger bottles are reserved for super long water carries in side pockets, although most are using CNOC or Evernew bladders for longer carries instead.
The 700ml Smart Water bottles should fit most of those pockets perfectly. The 1L bottles will fit, but will probably end up too close to your face.
Because I see people trying to use those 1.5L bottles, I don't personally not up front.
Please remember that half the world has breasts, and vest harness’ are basically useless (and often actually painful) if you are a b cup or more. I am all for everyone using the gear that works best for them, but “trends” (which vest harness’ definitely are) which cannot be used by half the target audience hurt the hobby. Be thrilled about your gear! But please don’t drive a trend that excludes your, mom, your sister, your daughter, your friends, with click bait titles and themes which are simply not true for half the world.
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My friend has large breasts d or double d and got this pack specifically because of that. There is also an S harness shoulder strap if one wants more space that still has some pockets on it
Aonijie. Wut? I have purchased socks and gaiters from them. I had not idea how to say it and remember looking it up. Apparently it's pronounced "ow-ner-gee" and is a mashup of "outdoor" and "energy".
I'm guessing, I don't think the company knows how to say their own name