Pack recommendation

[gustafsj]

Looking for some recommendations. I'm an ultralight backpacker except when I'm the pack mule for family trips. I have an Osprey Argon 110 that works ok, but I don't like how it pushes the load so far away from my back with the air mesh channel.

I'm looking at the Paradox pack, but not sure which option to go with.

I'm also very interested in taking up backcountry elk hunting at some point, so this would certainly be a factor.

Thanks!

[kevin_t]

[gustafsj]

Reading through the website, I'm having a bit of a hard time understanding the difference between the Unaweep and the Evo pack bags. Is there a summary somewhere explaining the differences?

[kevin_t]

First, they are all interchangeable. On the main pack page in the store we give an example of how it might be used in the real world. The primary difference is the unaweep has some suspension essentials built in and thus saves 5 ounces and is a bit cleaner. The EVO , the suspension is separated from the bag which gives load sling capability and while functionally the same makes swapping bags a little less pricey and simpler. It also can be used without a bag where the unaweep requires a bag.


IMO for most backpacking the unaweep is a better choice , but for hauling without a bag, using dry bags or dropping or swapping bags often the Evo is better.

Personally I usually use a unaweep but for hunting I might swap to the Evo , but the belt harness
and framing is the same between them