Ordering a paradox configuration - advice

[zuma]

Ok I'm nearly ready to invest in a Paradox carrying system to replace my Osprey Exos 48 for my Ul trips and Big old Lowqe Alpine bag of 90 litres for hikes with kids and family.

I'm thinking to order the following combo:
- Unaweep Evolution 3900 Backpack Range​r Gre​en 2.​92 oz​ Cube​n FIb​er No​ SIde​ Acce​ss -> To replace my Exos
- Base Talon Cuben​ Fibe​r 2.9​2 OZ ​Range​r Gre​en -> For extra capacity and use with next items
- Paradox EVO Encasements -> to turn unaweep frame into an evolution frame togethter with the cuben base talon
- Frame Extensions 2" -> I'm tall
- Paradox Roll Top Pack bag 6300 VX21 ​Stone​ Gray -> To replace the Old lowe Alpine
- Paradox Universal Pocketed Lid -> I like a lid for longer multiple day hikes (extra capacity and quick access to first aid and food needed during day)
- Strap Keeper and Extra Buckle Set -> for whatever I want to hang on my backpack

Did I miss here something? Any suggestions to make this combo work even better and keeping weight in check?
I'm a bottle user, not really into drinking systems. Are there however standard ports for hose of drinking systems?
- Does the bags of the unaweep contain a drinkinghose port and a pocket for a bladder in the bag?
- Does the 6300 bag has a pocket for a bladder and hose port?

BTW a bladder in a Talon is not my idea of a good weight distribution. Other ideas for better bladder placement?

Any other thoughts?

best,

Sander

[kevin_t]

Hi Zuma

Actually you have the system pretty dialed. Drinking ports are a custom option on pack bags. On the Evo you can use a bladder between frame and packbag. Ill respond more later

[kevin_t]

Hi Zuma

That adaptability is one of the strengths of the Paradox. Combine that with how comfortable the suspension is and it's hard for me to justify any thing else. I use a 3900 Cuben for all summer activities. The 6300 with lid and talon is a lot of pack, around 8000 CI. If you are really carrying a lot of gear, or using synthetic you can use the space.

You can add bladder ports to any of the bags. I would get the strap keeper / buckle set to have some around since you are overseas.

Once you get the frame / suspension shipped the other parts are not so bad to ship international.

Let me know if you have any other questions, but it sounds like you have it figured out and yes it will replace both of those well. If anything with the 6300 it sounds like you may be gaining a lot of volume in comparison to the Lowe.

Kevin

[zuma]

[kevin_t]

Hi Zuma

We can ship all of it together to save, however what I meant is the frame is big ticket shipping item international. The rest of the items can really go in small boxes and are less expensive.

[zuma]

Ok you mean I can order as well in steps if want to. It's the frame that cost much to ship internationally. Ok I keep that in mind.

What about those D-rings? Is that possible or not? And to be precise I need welded D-rings not those things that can bend open. The welding needs to be perfect since they can wear and tear the band they are installed with. I know there exist titanium D-rings

[Nathan C]

Zuma, Kevin will be out of communication for a few days. He's doing a 110 mile backcountry trip.

If you let us know exactly which D rings you want attached I'm sure that can be done as a custom option.

[kevin_t]

Hi Zuma

Can you post or send a photo of your pulk setup. We have several ways you can attach one now (PALS) , (grommets on hip belt) , frame. It may not be necessary to make any changes, or if it is a very minimal change.