Everything I Hate and Love About The Outdoor Vitals CS40
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2024
- The Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra backpack is an ultralight focused backpack made from premium fabrics for high levels of abrasion and durability. Coming in at 27oz for a M/M size, it's a solid competitor in the ultralight realm of backpacks, but what are the real pros and cons of this backpack?
Gear From This Video ⬇️:
Outdoor Vitals CS40 Backpack: geni.us/CS40-Backpack
🌲JOIN ME ON PATREON: / backcountryexposure
(Come join me for more content, livestreams, and to support the channel.) 🌲
Video title: Everything I hate and love about the Outdoor Vitals CS40 Backpack. It also concerns the following topics:
Ultralight backpacking
Ultralight backpack made from Ultraweave fabric
Outdoor Vitals
best ultralight backpack, best backpack for thru hiking, best pack under 2 pounds, lightweight hiking backpack, ultralight backpacking gear, outdoor vitals cs40
˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜
ZOLEO Satellite Communication: geni.us/ZOLEO-Satellite
** Get FREE Activation with code BACKCOUNTRYEXPOSURE **
🔥SHOP MY FAVORITE GEAR🔥
BACKPACKS:
- Outdoor Vitals CS40 Backpack: geni.us/CS40-Backpack
- REI FLASH 55: geni.us/REI-Flash55
- Decathlon MT900: geni.us/Decathlon-MT900
TENTS:
- Tarptent Dipole 1 DW: geni.us/Dipole-1-DW
- Nemo Dragonfly 2P: geni.us/Nemo-Dragonfly
- Hill Zero Matis: geni.us/HillZero-Matis-Tent
- Paria Outdoor Products Zion Tent: geni.us/Paria-Zion-Tent
SLEEPING BAGS:
- Zenbivy Light Bed: geni.us/Light-Bed-Zenbivy
- UGQ Outdoor Bandit Quilt: geni.us/UGQ-Bandit-TopQuilt
- WM UltraLite Sleeping Bag: geni.us/WM-UltraLite
- MH Bishop Pass Sleeping Bag: geni.us/MH-BishopPass
- Sea To Summit Ascent Down: geni.us/S2S-Ascent-Down
SLEEPING PADS:
- Zenbivy Ultralight Pad: geni.us/Zenbivy-UL-SleepPad
- Nemo Tensor All Season: geni.us/Tensor-All-Season-REI
- Big Agnes Zoom UL Pad: geni.us/Zoom-UL
COOKING GEAR:
- Fire Maple Petrel G3 Pot: geni.us/FM-PetrelPot-Amazon
- Toaks 750ml Pot: geni.us/Toaks-750
- Toaks Long Handle Spoon: geni.us/Toaks-Spoon
- Soto Amicus Stove: geni.us/Amicus-Stove
OUTERWEAR/LAYERS:
- Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie: geni.us/Altitude-Sun-Hoodie
- Outdoor Vitals Vario jacket: geni.us/Vario-Jacket
- Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket: geni.us/Tushar-Rain-Jacket
- Timpanogos Hiking Co. Apparel: geni.us/Timpanogos-Hiking-Co
FOOD:
- Pinnacle Foods Freeze Dried Meals: geni.us/Pinnacle-Foods
- Peak Refuel Meals: geni.us/Peak-Refuel
MISC:
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: geni.us/Sawyer-SqueezeFilter
- CNOC Vecto Water Bag: geni.us/CNOC-Vecto
- Govee Thermometer: geni.us/Govee-Thermometer
MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT I USE 📸:
- Sony A7C: geni.us/Sony-A7C-Camera
- Sony 20-70mm F4 Lens: geni.us/Sony-20-70mm
- DJI Wireless Mic: geni.us/DJI-MIC
- Carbon Fiber Tripod: geni.us/AokaCarbonTripod
- Rode VideoMicro: geni.us/RODE-VideoMicro-II
- GoPro Hero: geni.us/GoPro-Hero
SHOP THESE GREAT OUTDOOR RETAILERS:
- REI: geni.us/REI-Co-op
- UGQ Outdoor: geni.us/UGQ-Outdoor
- Pinnacle Foods Freeze Dried Meals: geni.us/Pinnacle-Foods
- Peak Refuel Meals: geni.us/Peak-Refuel
- Backcountry: geni.us/BACKCOUNTRY
- Garage Grown Gear: geni.us/Garage-Grown-Gear
- Amazon: geni.us/Amazon-BCE
🔥🔥 Check out my website for more reviews and written content! 🔥🔥
www.backcountryexposure.com
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE & HOW I GET GEAR SHARED ON THIS CHANNEL
Many of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links. As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases within the cookie window. By shopping using the above links, you are supporting the work I put into creating content on this channel. This has no additional cost to you.
Gear shared on this channel may be purchased with my own money, provided by the brand for testing for free, or part of a sponsored brand deal. My honest thoughts and opinions always drive my approach to reviews on products. Thank you for supporting my channel and content.
#backpacking #camping #outdoors #backpackinggear #campinggear #hiking - บันเทิง
![บุษบา - เมนทอล [Official MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IGnWPokSEis/mqdefault.jpg)
They needed to make an XL Hipbelt for the more robust hikers. I got some webbing and buckles from Dutchware to work around the shortcomings. The pack works awesome for my needs. It's comfortable and packs very well. I love how much I can fit into the stretchy pocket. Very glad I got the pack during pre-launch sale. Good video on the pack.
Thanks! I believe they just released an XL belt!
Great review as always!
Thanks Devin! as always great review! 😊
Glad you liked it!
Great review as always! I love your very objective view and equal emphasis on both positive and negative issues with the item.
Thanks man!
Bought 1 last year, took it to Havasupai 2 weeks ago. Overall it was good. Kept my gear fairly light. I added a 2nd axe loop to carry my tent on bottom outside pack. Made my own strap setup to do this. Used a Flash 18 pack as hydration sleeve then used it as daypack once there. Pack didn't feel heavy, it was comfortable. Looking forward to using it again soon.
Nice detailed review. Looked like the stitching at the bottom of the pack has a lot of stress too.
Oh that squeak would drive me crazy!
Good review. I totally agree with adding some loops for the shoulder straps and I really wish the hip belt was made with extra strapping or they offered an XL belt. I did reach out, a couple of times to Outdoor Vitals, and they said they are coming out with an XL belt but I’ve yet to see it. Overall, I think it’s a great pack.
I believe the XL belt is now available.
I love the detail you got through on your video. I literally have no questions about the pack you reviewed......I am just wondering what is that blue tent behind you.
ha ha! Thanks!
That's the REI Half Dome SL 2+
I have never used this pack, and have no experience with it.
I saw another review, where the reviewer had most of the same complaints as you, plus one additional. There is a drain hole on the bottom of the main body. In wet climates, where you regularly set your pack down on wet ground, it also lets mud and water in.
That reviewer concluded that this was a good carrying pack, but that there were better very similar packs that solve the problems of this one for a similar price and weight. He recommended HMG, LiteAF, Durston Kakwa, SWD or Z-Packs as better options for the price.
I think we need a clear side by side comparison with the HMG unbound 40. Too many of the negatives on this cs40 are tough to overlook.
Both are cheaply made, poorly stitched and designed, over priced products. Check out superior wilderness designs
The unbound is kind of underwhelming to me. But haven’t used one.
Thanks Devin! This was a pack I was eyeing for sure- it’s kinda frustrating the top Y strap isn’t long enough for a Bear Can- here around me and alot of California trails require them. Little more strap material would have given this option. Definitely frustrating.
Question- is there not additional loops at bottom of back to add my own straps by chance?
You do have loops at the bottom to add cordage if you’d like. I get the bear can strap length even if I don’t ever use one.
@@BackcountryExposure ok this is great information brotha!! Thank you kind sir
Why no Y strap over the top?
Great review love that pack. Quick question about another company you are familiar with. Currently I have the Waymark lite 50. Started noticing Waymark has been reducing inventory for the past couple months and now they show nothing. Someone on Reddit yesterday found a ksl post that they were selling all their equipment. Do you know if they are going out of business for good?
In the KSL listing, it says they are closing for good.
@@TheFrazierswow that is surprising! Just a year ago I had to wait 3 months for my pack because of how long of a wait list there was. Hate to see a local business go!
Yes, Waymark is closing shop down.
Looks like an interesting pack overall, but it sure seemed to be barreled pretty badly. Does the back flatten out a bit when you put it on, or does it stay pulled away from your shoulder blades? That’s always been the worst part about packs without any sort of frame (perimeter or frame sheet) to me, and why I’ll carry the extra weight.
Yes, you beat me to mention that barreling. I wondered if it was just caused by a wide angle lens in closeups, but it also appears in medium shots.
I noticed that as well.
Fix the side pockets so you can access your water bottles better like a Durstan Kakwa.
You can reach water bottles with this pack on no problem, and from both sides. The Kakwa, from my understanding has a tall pocket on one side that makes it really hard to access. So one bottle is only accessible on one side.
I own the Kakwa and both pockets offer extremely easy access to water bottles. I use the larger pocket for taller water bottles or a smaller one with mixed electrolytes or to store a fly rod, or small collapsible stool. My friend with his OV is always asking me to grab his water bottle for him.
@@jeffbonzerpeterson 🤷🏻♂️ I do clearly show how easy it is for me to access bottles with this pack. Some people do have less range of motion which can make it harder to reach back.
The squeak would drive me mad.
I need to figure out if I can reduce it with something.
My Shadowlight makes that same noise! So annoying.
I've shared the feedback with OV as well. :)
Shoulder straps look kinda thin
Not too thin actually. HMG packs are much thinner.
Are we almost to the point that “ultralight” pack options just mean, less comfort, less room, less durability, and completely less practical??? Not to mention they are always more money. There’s other ways to save a pound!!!
Yes and no. Truly I think I depends on the design. OV did a good job with this pack. At 30 pounds, which is easy to stay under for a 3-4 day trip if you're keeping things minimal, it's one of the more comfortable packs I've used. But you heard my pain points as well. Use case is more important with a pack than trying to make one ultralight pack be your do it all pack.
Nothing worse than a farting pack...except maybe a farting sleeping pad. But both were comfy.
ha ha ha! Who's doing the farting with the sleeping pad?