by swisski » Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:05 pm
Hi Tim,
I ended up taking a chance and going with the Evo without seeing one, and while I haven't had it out on the trail yet, I can say I'm super happy with the quality, build, and overall functionality of the pack. Very simple and straight forward, yet modular and that is what I like. The mix of this with utilizing the talon and compression system is really quite sleek. Had to exchange the hip belt, but after fixing that and shouldering the pack with a few different configurations and weights, I can finally understand the comfort everyone speaks of. Sits on the hips very well and I personally like how it hugs closely to my back. Feels very secure and well supported. Can't wait to really put some miles on it and see how the different weights carry over time. Overall I'm extremely excited about this pack. Plus Kevin was super helpful and accommodating to my annoyances in getting the pack figured out and dialed in.
All that being said, if you would like to arrange a meet, I'm in the Seattle area for now. PM me if you're still interested in seeing one.