I think I actually like the 2.0 better. Glad I didn’t wait for this one. It’s also a huge backpack and I’m not sure I’d really need a much bigger backpack. I love mine, but it is too large to just lug around all day everywhere. I think I’d get a lot of eyes on me.
It seems like the new EDC Ready Pack is an upgrade, since it is a smaller bag it should be highly customizable and light weight. That seems to be what they’ve done. Delete all the admin and organizer pockets and replace them with straight Velcro so you can attach your own organizers and pouches. But you’re right, the Gamut has changed into something that’s not the Gamut. I got the Gamut Checkpoint thinking it would be a sleeker bag that fit my needs for a larger bag more. Not really, but I will say that the Checkpoint is very similar IMO to the new Gamut 3.0
Well put together video. I agreed with everything you touched on. I actually had bought a 3.0 to replace my 2.0 and immediately hated it. It’s like they took everything that is awesome about the 2.0 and totally scrubbed it from the 3.0. Huge step backward. I returned the 3.0 the day it arrived. If you’re reading this Vertx, y’all really messed up an otherwise excellent pack.
Just bought a 2.0 and was bummed when this showed up in my feed. Immediately thought… Damn, I should have waited. Nope . Glad I got the 2.0! Good video and thanks.
One of the issues i have with edc bag trends is the pouches inside of a bag instead of organizers because your putting a bag inside of a bag with is inconvenient for just grabbing daily items so then leaves me to the point that you end up habing to buy admin panels which there is not alot of panels available in small sizes the purpose being instead of loading a bunch of useless things and making your backpack heavy you loose accessibility in the sense of convenience like just opening your admin part of the bag and simply grabbing instead of doing extra.
Great video! I have the Gamut 2.0 and the single biggest issue I have is with the main compartment zipper and how it curves over the top of the bag! This is one of the most bothersome zippers I have ever had to deal with. Did they fix that, on the 3.0? Or is it still terrible?
I had the same problem with 5.11 Tactical's now discontinued Amp 24 Pack... Really sucks... Slows you down every single time you want to clamshell the pack open... it's a deal braker for me.. no joke stopped using it & just went back to the tried and true Rush 12.. Shame. Yeah I'd be really interested to see how people answer this question because right now whether I buy a Gamut or not hinges on the answer. Seems like the hot pull tab would help though..
Unfortunately it's because the company is becoming more popular and i feel like now they're cutting corners but i agree the 2.0 of any of their packs are far superior tho i do like the full molle on the 3.0. How is the material quality compared to the 2.0? I have a gumut 2.0 currently trying to track down a ready pack 2.0 in heather grey
I wanted to upgrade my 1.0 this year and saw there was a 3.0 and was initially super stoked as I felt the 2.0 addressed some things about the 1.0 I didnt care for and then I saw that the 3.0 was a disappointment. Taking away the side pocket functionality of 2.0, the extra zipper pouch in the main compartment, and the front “beaver tail” material change are all areas that are big L’s. I did appreciate the bigger top outside pouch and hook and loop attachment for the top inside. Overall, I'm going to ride my 1.0 out another year and hope Vertx comes out with a better 4.0 next year. Thank you for the video.
no problem! So actually ive been using the eberlestock switchblade more than my vertx gamut! I made a new video of it, it will be posted online tomorrow =)
I would suggest wearing the bag and showing it off. I never understood why nobody wears it to show how it looks and sits on your back.
Height and weight for reference would be nice as well.
🤣🤣🤣 I’ve never noticed that.
I think I actually like the 2.0 better. Glad I didn’t wait for this one. It’s also a huge backpack and I’m not sure I’d really need a much bigger backpack. I love mine, but it is too large to just lug around all day everywhere. I think I’d get a lot of eyes on me.
It seems like the new EDC Ready Pack is an upgrade, since it is a smaller bag it should be highly customizable and light weight. That seems to be what they’ve done. Delete all the admin and organizer pockets and replace them with straight Velcro so you can attach your own organizers and pouches.
But you’re right, the Gamut has changed into something that’s not the Gamut. I got the Gamut Checkpoint thinking it would be a sleeker bag that fit my needs for a larger bag more. Not really, but I will say that the Checkpoint is very similar IMO to the new Gamut 3.0
Well put together video. I agreed with everything you touched on. I actually had bought a 3.0 to replace my 2.0 and immediately hated it. It’s like they took everything that is awesome about the 2.0 and totally scrubbed it from the 3.0. Huge step backward. I returned the 3.0 the day it arrived. If you’re reading this Vertx, y’all really messed up an otherwise excellent pack.
yeah hopefully the 4.0 will be the much improved version!
Just bought a 2.0 and was bummed when this showed up in my feed. Immediately thought… Damn, I should have waited. Nope . Glad I got the 2.0! Good video and thanks.
Vertx now states on their site that the 3.0 is 25 liters.
thanks!
Great review, thanks!
anytime!
One of the issues i have with edc bag trends is the pouches inside of a bag instead of organizers because your putting a bag inside of a bag with is inconvenient for just grabbing daily items so then leaves me to the point that you end up habing to buy admin panels which there is not alot of panels available in small sizes the purpose being instead of loading a bunch of useless things and making your backpack heavy you loose accessibility in the sense of convenience like just opening your admin part of the bag and simply grabbing instead of doing extra.
i agree! i dont like bags within bags!
the 3.0 is the best for me because water bottle holder in side because the old bottle holder was always fulling out and molly is so much better.
good to konw! can't wait to get my hands on one!
You should not do a comparison of the 2.0 vs the 3.0 without having the 3.0 there.
Great video! I have the Gamut 2.0 and the single biggest issue I have is with the main compartment zipper and how it curves over the top of the bag! This is one of the most bothersome zippers I have ever had to deal with. Did they fix that, on the 3.0? Or is it still terrible?
I had the same problem with 5.11 Tactical's now discontinued Amp 24 Pack... Really sucks... Slows you down every single time you want to clamshell the pack open... it's a deal braker for me.. no joke stopped using it & just went back to the tried and true Rush 12..
Shame. Yeah I'd be really interested to see how people answer this question because right now whether I buy a Gamut or not hinges on the answer.
Seems like the hot pull tab would help though..
Desy! Check out the vertx ardennes holiday. It looks awesome!
what is sling bag?
So can we still buy the 2.0 ?
yes, try amazon!
It’s all I can find. I haven’t found the 3.0.
The new one seems better to me
Vertex did like Honda they muted a lot of things people liked about the Gamut bag lol not sure why companies did that
Agreed, 150%
Wanted the gamut but waited too long. I no longer want it seeing 3.0
=)
The 1.0 and 2.0 versions are still available. I actually had a harder time finding the 3.0.
Unfortunately it's because the company is becoming more popular and i feel like now they're cutting corners but i agree the 2.0 of any of their packs are far superior tho i do like the full molle on the 3.0. How is the material quality compared to the 2.0? I have a gumut 2.0 currently trying to track down a ready pack 2.0 in heather grey
I wanted to upgrade my 1.0 this year and saw there was a 3.0 and was initially super stoked as I felt the 2.0 addressed some things about the 1.0 I didnt care for and then I saw that the 3.0 was a disappointment. Taking away the side pocket functionality of 2.0, the extra zipper pouch in the main compartment, and the front “beaver tail” material change are all areas that are big L’s. I did appreciate the bigger top outside pouch and hook and loop attachment for the top inside. Overall, I'm going to ride my 1.0 out another year and hope Vertx comes out with a better 4.0 next year.
Thank you for the video.
no problem! So actually ive been using the eberlestock switchblade more than my vertx gamut! I made a new video of it, it will be posted online tomorrow =)
just discovered these bags and wish i was able to buy the 2.0. seems way better for my edc needs over the 3.0
Big sale today at Vertx on the 2.0
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would a 32 oz or 40 oz bottle fit in the side pockets? If not, would they fit inside the pack?
Can you fit a 32oz nalgene in the 2.0 version?
you can, if the bungees are completely loose, but you won't be able to put anything in the pockets behind the water bottle
They say the dimensions are the same but 3L more space? Doesn't make sense.