you dont need to cut the hip belt off. it has it's on removal and attaching system. the amount of weight the bag can carry has no correlation to the hipbelt. it's more like a waist belt actually. since the bag sits high on your body and is not actually low enough to touch your hips. It's just a thin strap. has no structure to it. Also, the pack is not framed, so even if there was a proper weight bearing hip belt, it wouldnt be able to distribute the weight well without a frame. All of that to say, the hip-belt does mostly nothing. In my opinion the running max weight for the pack is around 18 lbs or 8.1 kg. @@ЭдПупзилевич
@@stigcc i have not found that it helped with bounce. mayyybe if you tighten it a lot. but that's just not comfortable. I recommend people to try both, people are different. coming from traditional packs, i used to be very very pro hip belt. but after doing side by side testing, i realized it didnt help, got in the way, and wass not comfortable. i now use a separate running waist belt.
A new mod I tried was adding mitten hooks to the four corners of the bottom. I can hang a small pouch/bag for trash of stuffing gear like gloves or hat, similar to your pouch. The hooks allow the bag to be removed to get smellables away from the bag at night and be removed to clean. I also added mitten hooks to the upper two levels of the side cording. Lighter than carabiners & secures items just as well. Idea from Wandering With Wilson. Told you I love this bag!
omg that's a great idea. I recently got a dog and ive been thinking about bringing her on a trip. A small clip like that would be great to hang poop baggies. Thank you and thanks Wilson!
Your review made me buy this pack! A week in Colorado as a day pack and I can’t wait to run with it!! Don’t apologise for a long video it was really great 🎉
Dude. I’m dying. 😂 Perfectly lined up 10:00 with some gem of a quote. It was the first thing I thought of too. You are Uber-sustainable earning infinite carbon credits by recycling your minerals infinitely. You found the wormhole to the next level of fastpacking and I love it. 🍻
I have this same pack and love it! I actually only got it based on your review, so thanks for that! I love these mods you have done and will be attempting to do the bottom pocket mod the exact same way as you. I do not use a water bladder either and I love my bottom pockets on my other packs, so this a great idea! Thanks again.
I feel the same. I bought this pack a few days ago (mainly because of the review) and while it hasn't even arrived yet I'm not expecting to use a water bladder at all and already thought about making a similar modification in the future. Really exciting to have a reference for that :)
Subscribed. As someone who trail runs and backpacks/bikepacks, I’m looking to shave more weight while getting started fastpacking. Thanks for this. Looking forward to more of your review and UL mod videos
First and only mod I did to this pack was actually opening the seam where the "lip" on the bottom of the back part and fold it to the insight. The binding and seam would rub so hard against my lower back. Now without the lip its so much more comfortable.
Nice mods, thanks for the long video. I bought this pack because of your review and it is still my best purchase in 2024. Not a runner, but use it as ultralight pack and took it for 2D1N camp to Mt. Merbabu, Central Java Indonesia.
Let me start by saying i enjoyed watching you change the backpack to fit your needs. My question is wouldn't it have been better to just make a bag with backpack straps? You removed all the features i thought useful. The big one being the zipper. That is useful for finding stuff when bag is full. I would have liked to see away to improve it. Maybe reinforce the zipper. I don't understand removing the frame. At that point it is just a Landry bag with straps. I really like the bottom pocket. Don't necessarily agree with your project but i enjoy your skill and sharing your work. So you have a new Sub. Have a good one !
Hey Richard, thanks for the feedback. To answer your question in regards to making my own pack... how do i put this... im lazy haha but in all seriousness, i'm not a great sewer and pretty busy. I treat sewing as a way to alter something to fit me better rather than create something from scratch. One day i'd love to be able to make my own pack, but im still a bit aways from that. The smaller zip pocket at the top of the pack works better as a quick access pocket than the side IMO. i found the side to be difficult to use since when the pack is full, it can be hard to close. I also didnt use it often. but i can totally see why someone would like to keep it as well. Removing the frame is to save on weight as well as be able to bring your own frame. If you use a sit pad or a 1/8" pad you can swap that with the frame it came with. You can use both, but it's not really necessary. Or if you pack your bag carefully you can get away with no frame. I'll post a video soon on packing this bag w/o a frame. Some of these mods i agree are not 100% necessary. For example, removing the plastic part in the roll top barely saved any weight. But how do we know if we don't try! Thanks for watching and subbing! looking forward to your feedback on more of my videos.
As for the straps, standard backpack straps don’t hold a pack as well in place for running as vest straps do. So for the purpose of the bag, standard straps would be a detriment.
I heard some ppl complaining about chafing on the lower back because of some seam. Any experience? Wanted to buy this for my 3-4 day mountain tours where I sleep in cabines but definitely still want something comfortable.
I vaguely recall a comment mentioning that however i cannot find it unfortunately. I've only heard that once and now with your comment twice. I have not found that to be the case. As with ANY pack though, there may be certain spots that may chafe certain people. I have A LOT of packs. Many of them i have not yet posted. Outdor vitals skyline 30, palante joey, mountain smith zerk 40, raidlight packs, etc. Other than the Palante joey, this is the most comfortable for me. For the price point of this pack, i'd say its worth a try.
Hey man, just wondering if a gossamer gear thinlight pad could fit in place of the back panel of the. It measures 10.7" x 19" x 1" so could be good to know if it could fit.
Hey, yes it does, but you have to trim the width slightly. Like maybe 4 inches? i forgot. Also im not sure if it actually fits in the frame pocket since i cut it out. But it does fit in the same area. That's exactly what i do for some trips.
@OutdoorOtaku would it be too much to ask for a picture showing how you're doing it? 😭😭 Also any recmendations on fastpacks that has enough space (either on the outside with a shockcord attachment, or inside in place of the pad it came with) to support the GG Thinlight or any comprable sitpad like the Thermarest Z Lite? I've tried the 20" nashville cutaway but the fabric at the bottom is too tight for most back panels I've try to fit in. I' not sure if there are any "greater alternatives" but seeing as you tested a bunch its worth an ask!
@@joshuakosloski6873 not at all! here's some pics: imgur.com/a/x7rBlig the sides curve slightly since the pad is a bit large. however it's not problematic. i'd recommend the aonijie c9111! the only other pack that i have that can compete with the c9111 in comfort is the palante joey. however the joey is too narrow to fit the pad. I have a cutaway as well. never tried to put the thinlite in it. its a nice pack. but it always felt like a UL backpack with vest straps rather than a true fast pack.
My pack just arrived. Your review was so well done, I had all my questions answered. Except one-- would this pack fit me at 5'3"? Well, it does! I may have to trim the frame pad at the top, in the same way you trim shoe insoles to fit. Posting my comment here b/c it's a modification. I like to mod my gear, and really appreciate you walking us through the possibilities here. Extremely satisfied with the bag and SO customizable in fit with the movable straps. Every one! This will be a day hike bag for me. Thanks!!
Thank you!! Im glad to help. I appreciate your comment! Always good to get more feedback on different body heights. Let me know if you do end up trimming the frame and how that fits/feels.
@@OutdoorOtaku I did trim the top. I followed the curve at the shoulders, cutting through the top row if holes. This made the strap height flush with my shoulder height. Perhaps I should have cut it at the bottom to keep the ratio of the height/curve, but this way I didn't have to take the frame out. It's the best fitting backpack I have, so much so that I might end up buying gear that allows this to become my primary backpacking bag, not just for dayhikes. I wore the pack on a challenging day hike that took much longer than expected. On the way down I decided to run where I could to beat sunset. I'm not a runner! But this pack was so comfortable and secure on my back that I felt confident and ended up running a good part of the way. It was great! Now I'm thinking of fastpacking, which was NEVER something I was interested in before. Thank you so much for the review of this bag. Love it! P.S. - I did have what I needed for hiking after sunset, but didn't want to have to do that.
@@pedalparadise4096 wow thats amazing! slight tangent, but this is why i love affordable gear. As much as i think it's important to suport locals companies and such, getting out there and enjoying yourself is just as important. Being able to pick up this budget backpack has encouraged you to try things you typically dont do. If a budget option didnt exist, you may have never wanted to pick up a vest style/ fast packing style pack. Thus never getting a chance to run and wanting to fast pack. or even worse, running in a pack that isnt designed for running and having a terrible experience. thanks so much for sharing your story. im glad it worked out for you like that. my case is similar. after some long day hikes with this pack i got an "aha" moment. I can run with this bad boy! Keep me updated your journey with the pack! Happy trails!!
@@OutdoorOtaku Thanks! You are exactly right. My experience with this budget bag has me looking for a 50L bag with these same features and fit. Which will likely be a cottage made ($$$) pack.
Beide Videos über den C9111 sind hervorragend und veranlassten mich, den Rucksack zu kaufen. Ich verstand zwar mangels genügend Englischkenntnissen so gut wie nichts, aber das Anschauen reichte bereits. Besten Dank.
You should really consider making your own backpack. You know how to sew, you have great ideas on how to make a minimalist backpack, just go for it! It seems like you could (relatively) easily design a backpack around accepting the Nashville Cutaway straps, which would allow to avoid the most difficult sewing (which is the straps).
I watched all the mods and am inspired by your creativity. I definitely like the idea of getting rid of the bungees on the side in favor of a non stretchable cord. Looks way better imo.
I’m not overly concerned about trying to reduce the weight of any of my packs that much but I really appreciate your willingness to modify your pack to suit your needs and your attention to detail is impressive. Great video
One other thing I did - not a bag mod, but a set up - was to add a smart water bottle with a bladder hose in it. The bottle went in the left side mesh pocket and I ran the hose through the room top side clamps, over the shoulder, under the small velcro pocket. It was at the perfect height for drinking without needing to stop.
Just got this pack and it honestly does look pretty well-made so far. Thanks for the review and gear mods! I'm going to be testing it out a good amount over the next few weeks and see how it feels. I'm not a trail runner but I do lots of hiking and trail running has interested me for a while. I'm also thinking about some of my own gear mods after seeing what you've done. My first though was coating a few spots of the backpack in Silicone to increase durability and give it a few waterproof sections. Then possibly adding a low-friction fabric, currently looking at Lycocell, around the top of the shoulder straps to reduce any friction that might happen while in-use. Appreciate your in-depth review and enthusiasm for your gear and activities.
im glad you found the video helpful! Have you tested it yet? let me know what you think. trail running is a lot of fun. For a weekend warrior like me, sometimes i gotta run in order to accomplish my goals. silicone seam sealant would be a great idea. however note that the pack material itself isn't 100% waterproof like dyneema or ultra. It is coated with something on the inside, but that will eventually wear out as mine has. It will still help though. ive never heard of Lycocell, that's interesting. i'd say test the pack first. It may not be necessary. I've never found friction to be an issue. In fact, i actually prefer the body facing fabric to be a little bit rough. that way it wont slide / bounce around too much. i have another pack called the raidlight revolutiv 24l that is made out of a very slick material. it bounces like crazy due to what i believe is the material and many other things. I like how your are thinking! keep the ideas coming.
@@OutdoorOtaku I had the chance to take it out on a few hikes and bike rides since my last comment. Overall I've been very impressed by the functionality of it. Large enough to hold anything I'd want on a day trip, but still very functional. It hugs my back well, even when I'm scrambling over a fallen tree or riding a bike. I think I agree there are a few too many straps and loose details/pockets that could be removed. I may just use silicone to coat the bottom panel for increased durability. The process I intended to use can coat entire swathes of the fabric but it's probably a bit prohibitive to do that to every part of the backpack. And like you mentioned it would make it quite slippery at that point. You're completely right about the Lycocell being unnecessary. So far I haven't had any discomfort from the straps, and definitely no lasting marks or friction burns. I intend to keep using it as my day-trip pack for the foreseeable future so if I come up with any new plans or ideas I'll be sure to swing back by!
Thank you for the creative mod ideas and thorough, excellent review. 1) I noticed the pack is pictured on Amazon with a waist strap (which I prefer for a bit of extra stabilization) but I don't see it on your pack. Do you have an earlier version that doesn't come with a hip belt, or did you remove it? 2) Which sewing machine do you use and where did you learn to sew gear?
Thank you!! 1. I remove it at 1:05 2. singer 401a from facebook marketplace. was $75. It ran really slowly, which i assumed was a motor issue. Since this is an older machine with all mechanical parts (no computer) there are many vids on utube on how to repair. I ended up taking the motor out, disassembling it, and cleaning it. works like a charm now! it was a bit of a hassle, but a lot of fun. and now i know the machine really well so if something happens i can repair it myself. I learned on my own watching utube. My skills are definitely not great. but you really dont need much knowledge to sew at a basic level. I pretty much only use the straight stitch and then a zigzag.
@@OutdoorOtaku Thank you, gives me hope to learn : ) LoL, sorry about missing the waist strap removal, that's what I get for watching while working out!
Thank you! I've heard good things about the mountainsmith zerk 40. Fellow Utuber Justin Outdoors speaks highly of it. Here's a list of a bunch of vest style running packs- docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y0FN0osEc1i_kwQ_FGoCd4BGor1zzWwQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110449378287443816217&rtpof=true&sd=true
also another shoutout to @megadirettore1. they were the one who told me about the elastic to static cord swap. forgot to include them, my b! You guys all have great ideas. Keep em coming!!!
one of the most useful video. you started with a fine, functional backpack. you ended up with a piece of flimsy, soon to fail sack. in the first place you had some nice small outside pocket, convient for example for gloves. you removed it, just to saw an ugly pocket back again for example for gloves. GENIUS! 🤦♂
Your review of the backpack was the most popular, not because the backpack is special, but because you made a wonderful detailed review.
you're too kind 🥲thank you!! Im so glad you enjoyed.
@@OutdoorOtaku How much kilos/oz you don't need a hip-belt? I'm not sure in cuttin' it off)
you dont need to cut the hip belt off. it has it's on removal and attaching system.
the amount of weight the bag can carry has no correlation to the hipbelt. it's more like a waist belt actually. since the bag sits high on your body and is not actually low enough to touch your hips. It's just a thin strap. has no structure to it. Also, the pack is not framed, so even if there was a proper weight bearing hip belt, it wouldnt be able to distribute the weight well without a frame.
All of that to say, the hip-belt does mostly nothing.
In my opinion the running max weight for the pack is around 18 lbs or 8.1 kg.
@@ЭдПупзилевич
@@OutdoorOtakuWouldnt the hip belt keep the pack from bouncing when running?
@@stigcc i have not found that it helped with bounce.
mayyybe if you tighten it a lot. but that's just not comfortable. I recommend people to try both, people are different. coming from traditional packs, i used to be very very pro hip belt. but after doing side by side testing, i realized it didnt help, got in the way, and wass not comfortable.
i now use a separate running waist belt.
A new mod I tried was adding mitten hooks to the four corners of the bottom. I can hang a small pouch/bag for trash of stuffing gear like gloves or hat, similar to your pouch. The hooks allow the bag to be removed to get smellables away from the bag at night and be removed to clean.
I also added mitten hooks to the upper two levels of the side cording. Lighter than carabiners & secures items just as well. Idea from Wandering With Wilson.
Told you I love this bag!
omg that's a great idea. I recently got a dog and ive been thinking about bringing her on a trip. A small clip like that would be great to hang poop baggies.
Thank you and thanks Wilson!
Where there’s a will there’s a way- love the mods!
Thank you!! Im glad you enjoyed :)
Thank you for this! Will show my husband since he’s a n00b and he needs it
🤣 he's a god at warface tho 👀
Hey it would be good to see your loadout for a multi-day run.
Will do! i've had a couple of people request for a load out vid.
Your review made me buy this pack! A week in Colorado as a day pack and I can’t wait to run with it!! Don’t apologise for a long video it was really great 🎉
thank you for the kinds words! Im really glad you enjoyed. Let me know what you think of the pack when running! happy trails.
Dude. I’m dying. 😂
Perfectly lined up 10:00 with some gem of a quote.
It was the first thing I thought of too. You are Uber-sustainable earning infinite carbon credits by recycling your minerals infinitely. You found the wormhole to the next level of fastpacking and I love it. 🍻
I just ordered this pack yesterday based upon your recommendation, so seeing this video when I woke up got me hyped. LETSGOOO!
LEEESSGOOOOOOO!!!! love the energy! let me know how you like the pack and how the mods work out for you!
I have this same pack and love it! I actually only got it based on your review, so thanks for that! I love these mods you have done and will be attempting to do the bottom pocket mod the exact same way as you. I do not use a water bladder either and I love my bottom pockets on my other packs, so this a great idea! Thanks again.
haha my pleasure. im glad we share the same sentiment!
Appreciate the kind words
I feel the same. I bought this pack a few days ago (mainly because of the review) and while it hasn't even arrived yet I'm not expecting to use a water bladder at all and already thought about making a similar modification in the future. Really exciting to have a reference for that :)
Im excited that you're excited!! let me know what you think of the pack when it gets in! :) @@Infozentrale
Subscribed. As someone who trail runs and backpacks/bikepacks, I’m looking to shave more weight while getting started fastpacking. Thanks for this. Looking forward to more of your review and UL mod videos
Thanks from Russia! I bought this pack a few days ago and now i'm sure it was really good decision 😊
My pleasure! Nice!! let me know how you like it once you get it in.
First and only mod I did to this pack was actually opening the seam where the "lip" on the bottom of the back part and fold it to the insight. The binding and seam would rub so hard against my lower back. Now without the lip its so much more comfortable.
I thnk i know what you mean , but mind if you can take a pic?
In italian I would say: "Brutto ma buono" = Ugly but good :D nice work
hahaha omg i love that. i will use this for sure
Nice mods, thanks for the long video. I bought this pack because of your review and it is still my best purchase in 2024. Not a runner, but use it as ultralight pack and took it for 2D1N camp to Mt. Merbabu, Central Java Indonesia.
Can you remove the velcro on the top of the main compartment?
Edit: 14:10
yes you can, just be careful not the cut the material beneath the velcro.
Let me start by saying i enjoyed watching you change the backpack to fit your needs.
My question is wouldn't it have been better to just make a bag with backpack straps?
You removed all the features i thought useful.
The big one being the zipper. That is useful for finding stuff when bag is full. I would have liked to see away to improve it.
Maybe reinforce the zipper.
I don't understand removing the frame. At that point it is just a Landry bag with straps.
I really like the bottom pocket.
Don't necessarily agree with your project but i enjoy your skill and sharing your work.
So you have a new Sub.
Have a good one !
Hey Richard,
thanks for the feedback. To answer your question in regards to making my own pack... how do i put this...
im lazy haha
but in all seriousness, i'm not a great sewer and pretty busy. I treat sewing as a way to alter something to fit me better rather than create something from scratch. One day i'd love to be able to make my own pack, but im still a bit aways from that.
The smaller zip pocket at the top of the pack works better as a quick access pocket than the side IMO. i found the side to be difficult to use since when the pack is full, it can be hard to close. I also didnt use it often. but i can totally see why someone would like to keep it as well.
Removing the frame is to save on weight as well as be able to bring your own frame. If you use a sit pad or a 1/8" pad you can swap that with the frame it came with. You can use both, but it's not really necessary. Or if you pack your bag carefully you can get away with no frame. I'll post a video soon on packing this bag w/o a frame.
Some of these mods i agree are not 100% necessary. For example, removing the plastic part in the roll top barely saved any weight. But how do we know if we don't try!
Thanks for watching and subbing! looking forward to your feedback on more of my videos.
As for the straps, standard backpack straps don’t hold a pack as well in place for running as vest straps do. So for the purpose of the bag, standard straps would be a detriment.
Great video. Love the no sew tips. I have a different fast pack backpack that I might try to mod with some of the techniques you mentioned!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. What backpack? I'd love to see what mods you do!
Merci beaucoup
je t'en prie!
Thank you so much! Learned a lot I brought a C9111 because of your previous video, now I will definitely do some of the Mod you did! ❤😊
my pleasure! im so glad you enjoyed ❤what do you think of the pack? let me know what mods you do!
I heard some ppl complaining about chafing on the lower back because of some seam. Any experience? Wanted to buy this for my 3-4 day mountain tours where I sleep in cabines but definitely still want something comfortable.
I vaguely recall a comment mentioning that however i cannot find it unfortunately. I've only heard that once and now with your comment twice.
I have not found that to be the case.
As with ANY pack though, there may be certain spots that may chafe certain people.
I have A LOT of packs. Many of them i have not yet posted. Outdor vitals skyline 30, palante joey, mountain smith zerk 40, raidlight packs, etc. Other than the Palante joey, this is the most comfortable for me.
For the price point of this pack, i'd say its worth a try.
i've been researching this pack (and the C9116 10L) a lot lately, where did you buy it? aliexpress or official site?
aliexpress! however can be found on amazon as well. i just posted the links in the description :)
Hey man, just wondering if a gossamer gear thinlight pad could fit in place of the back panel of the. It measures 10.7" x 19" x 1" so could be good to know if it could fit.
Hey, yes it does, but you have to trim the width slightly. Like maybe 4 inches? i forgot. Also im not sure if it actually fits in the frame pocket since i cut it out. But it does fit in the same area. That's exactly what i do for some trips.
@OutdoorOtaku where do you leash your custom pad on the bag? Ok the inside? Or on the outside with some shock cord?
@@joshuakosloski6873 inside just against the fabric that touches my back.
@OutdoorOtaku would it be too much to ask for a picture showing how you're doing it? 😭😭
Also any recmendations on fastpacks that has enough space (either on the outside with a shockcord attachment, or inside in place of the pad it came with) to support the GG Thinlight or any comprable sitpad like the Thermarest Z Lite?
I've tried the 20" nashville cutaway but the fabric at the bottom is too tight for most back panels I've try to fit in. I' not sure if there are any "greater alternatives" but seeing as you tested a bunch its worth an ask!
@@joshuakosloski6873 not at all! here's some pics:
imgur.com/a/x7rBlig
the sides curve slightly since the pad is a bit large. however it's not problematic.
i'd recommend the aonijie c9111! the only other pack that i have that can compete with the c9111 in comfort is the palante joey. however the joey is too narrow to fit the pad.
I have a cutaway as well. never tried to put the thinlite in it. its a nice pack. but it always felt like a UL backpack with vest straps rather than a true fast pack.
My pack just arrived. Your review was so well done, I had all my questions answered. Except one-- would this pack fit me at 5'3"? Well, it does! I may have to trim the frame pad at the top, in the same way you trim shoe insoles to fit. Posting my comment here b/c it's a modification. I like to mod my gear, and really appreciate you walking us through the possibilities here. Extremely satisfied with the bag and SO customizable in fit with the movable straps. Every one! This will be a day hike bag for me. Thanks!!
Thank you!! Im glad to help.
I appreciate your comment! Always good to get more feedback on different body heights.
Let me know if you do end up trimming the frame and how that fits/feels.
@@OutdoorOtaku I did trim the top. I followed the curve at the shoulders, cutting through the top row if holes. This made the strap height flush with my shoulder height. Perhaps I should have cut it at the bottom to keep the ratio of the height/curve, but this way I didn't have to take the frame out. It's the best fitting backpack I have, so much so that I might end up buying gear that allows this to become my primary backpacking bag, not just for dayhikes.
I wore the pack on a challenging day hike that took much longer than expected. On the way down I decided to run where I could to beat sunset. I'm not a runner! But this pack was so comfortable and secure on my back that I felt confident and ended up running a good part of the way. It was great!
Now I'm thinking of fastpacking, which was NEVER something I was interested in before. Thank you so much for the review of this bag. Love it!
P.S. - I did have what I needed for hiking after sunset, but didn't want to have to do that.
@@pedalparadise4096 wow thats amazing!
slight tangent, but this is why i love affordable gear. As much as i think it's important to suport locals companies and such, getting out there and enjoying yourself is just as important. Being able to pick up this budget backpack has encouraged you to try things you typically dont do. If a budget option didnt exist, you may have never wanted to pick up a vest style/ fast packing style pack. Thus never getting a chance to run and wanting to fast pack. or even worse, running in a pack that isnt designed for running and having a terrible experience.
thanks so much for sharing your story. im glad it worked out for you like that. my case is similar. after some long day hikes with this pack i got an "aha" moment. I can run with this bad boy!
Keep me updated your journey with the pack! Happy trails!!
@@OutdoorOtaku Thanks! You are exactly right. My experience with this budget bag has me looking for a 50L bag with these same features and fit. Which will likely be a cottage made ($$$) pack.
@@pedalparadise4096 Exactly! Which pack are you looking at? 👀
Great job . Love the bottom pocket
Thank you!! You love it even after seeing that stitching? haha ;)
Beide Videos über den C9111 sind hervorragend und veranlassten mich, den Rucksack zu kaufen. Ich verstand zwar mangels genügend Englischkenntnissen so gut wie nichts, aber das Anschauen reichte bereits. Besten Dank.
hahaha thank you Paul for watching. Im glad that my visuals were good enough for you to understand. Besten DAAANNK!!
You should really consider making your own backpack. You know how to sew, you have great ideas on how to make a minimalist backpack, just go for it! It seems like you could (relatively) easily design a backpack around accepting the Nashville Cutaway straps, which would allow to avoid the most difficult sewing (which is the straps).
I really should.
That's tru. I already have a cutaway so its just the pack body.
Thanks for the encouragement!
I watched all the mods and am inspired by your creativity. I definitely like the idea of getting rid of the bungees on the side in favor of a non stretchable cord. Looks way better imo.
Looks better? Have you seen the bottom?! haha
thank you :)
I’m not overly concerned about trying to reduce the weight of any of my packs that much but I really appreciate your willingness to modify your pack to suit your needs and your attention to detail is impressive. Great video
thank you Christiano :)
One other thing I did - not a bag mod, but a set up - was to add a smart water bottle with a bladder hose in it. The bottle went in the left side mesh pocket and I ran the hose through the room top side clamps, over the shoulder, under the small velcro pocket. It was at the perfect height for drinking without needing to stop.
nice! those are great and really handy. great idea thanks
9:59 ultralight seasoning!
omg nooooooo hahahahaha 💀💀💀💀
@@OutdoorOtaku did ya try it???
@ 500 subs. no 🧢 @@higler.
I love the way your brain works. This was hella interesting
tell that to my hs math teather!
haha thanks!
Just got this pack and it honestly does look pretty well-made so far. Thanks for the review and gear mods! I'm going to be testing it out a good amount over the next few weeks and see how it feels. I'm not a trail runner but I do lots of hiking and trail running has interested me for a while.
I'm also thinking about some of my own gear mods after seeing what you've done. My first though was coating a few spots of the backpack in Silicone to increase durability and give it a few waterproof sections. Then possibly adding a low-friction fabric, currently looking at Lycocell, around the top of the shoulder straps to reduce any friction that might happen while in-use.
Appreciate your in-depth review and enthusiasm for your gear and activities.
im glad you found the video helpful!
Have you tested it yet? let me know what you think.
trail running is a lot of fun. For a weekend warrior like me, sometimes i gotta run in order to accomplish my goals.
silicone seam sealant would be a great idea. however note that the pack material itself isn't 100% waterproof like dyneema or ultra. It is coated with something on the inside, but that will eventually wear out as mine has. It will still help though.
ive never heard of Lycocell, that's interesting. i'd say test the pack first. It may not be necessary. I've never found friction to be an issue. In fact, i actually prefer the body facing fabric to be a little bit rough. that way it wont slide / bounce around too much. i have another pack called the raidlight revolutiv 24l that is made out of a very slick material. it bounces like crazy due to what i believe is the material and many other things.
I like how your are thinking! keep the ideas coming.
@@OutdoorOtaku I had the chance to take it out on a few hikes and bike rides since my last comment. Overall I've been very impressed by the functionality of it. Large enough to hold anything I'd want on a day trip, but still very functional. It hugs my back well, even when I'm scrambling over a fallen tree or riding a bike. I think I agree there are a few too many straps and loose details/pockets that could be removed.
I may just use silicone to coat the bottom panel for increased durability. The process I intended to use can coat entire swathes of the fabric but it's probably a bit prohibitive to do that to every part of the backpack. And like you mentioned it would make it quite slippery at that point.
You're completely right about the Lycocell being unnecessary. So far I haven't had any discomfort from the straps, and definitely no lasting marks or friction burns. I intend to keep using it as my day-trip pack for the foreseeable future so if I come up with any new plans or ideas I'll be sure to swing back by!
@@InternetHerstorian Nice! im glad you are liking it.
Silicone on the bottom for durability is a great idea.
Come by any time
Thank you for the creative mod ideas and thorough, excellent review. 1) I noticed the pack is pictured on Amazon with a waist strap (which I prefer for a bit of extra stabilization) but I don't see it on your pack. Do you have an earlier version that doesn't come with a hip belt, or did you remove it? 2) Which sewing machine do you use and where did you learn to sew gear?
Thank you!!
1. I remove it at 1:05
2. singer 401a from facebook marketplace. was $75. It ran really slowly, which i assumed was a motor issue. Since this is an older machine with all mechanical parts (no computer) there are many vids on utube on how to repair. I ended up taking the motor out, disassembling it, and cleaning it. works like a charm now!
it was a bit of a hassle, but a lot of fun. and now i know the machine really well so if something happens i can repair it myself.
I learned on my own watching utube. My skills are definitely not great. but you really dont need much knowledge to sew at a basic level. I pretty much only use the straight stitch and then a zigzag.
@@OutdoorOtaku Thank you, gives me hope to learn : ) LoL, sorry about missing the waist strap removal, that's what I get for watching while working out!
@@leigha6275 you got it!! if someone as impatient as me can do it im sure anyone can lol.
no worries! I respect the multi tasking!
Awesome video! Do you know of any similar packs that are 40 liters?
Thank you! I've heard good things about the mountainsmith zerk 40. Fellow Utuber Justin Outdoors speaks highly of it.
Here's a list of a bunch of vest style running packs-
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@@OutdoorOtaku Thank you! I ended up getting the Aonijie 30L though and I love it. I would have never known about it without your videos on it!
@@KEvin-wx1qv My pleasure! Im glad you like it!!
also another shoutout to @megadirettore1. they were the one who told me about the elastic to static cord swap. forgot to include them, my b!
You guys all have great ideas. Keep em coming!!!
one of the most useful video. you started with a fine, functional backpack. you ended up with a piece of flimsy, soon to fail sack. in the first place you had some nice small outside pocket, convient for example for gloves. you removed it, just to saw an ugly pocket back again for example for gloves. GENIUS!
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Been waiting for review for this pack for a while. Great vid Otaku!
Thank you very much! im glad you enjoyed!