After watching 24 hours in A&E last night I thought it may be a good time to invest in one , so does anyone use one or have any recommendations or check reviews and just buy one.
Thanks
I have the FR Enduro Blackline, which is a nice pack, feels very comfortable and light on the back.
I had a warranty issue with the first one I got though where some stitching came apart. The UK distributor bloke is a kin tool and was trying to say that it was my fault, and he wouldn’t warranty it.
I later managed to get Evoc to warranty it directly thankfully.
Initial problems aside, I love the pack, very nice and secure to wear, great hip belt which is comfortable and doesn’t move.
Downside is the price, and for the high price it is, you don’t even get a bladder…
I don’t use one anyway, but still. I was surprised.
Overall I’d recommend it if you can get a discount to sweeten the deal.
I have an Evoc FR Trail 20L, it’s an excellently designed and made bit of kit, has a back protector and a rain cover. (I regard a rain cover as essential). It’s a bit big for day rides (I bought it for guiding), if they did a smaller version with the rain cover I’d buy it.
Also the elasticated waist band is really effective at keeping it in place on bumps and jumps (those that I do), this is now an annoyance of other packs.
Had a look at the camelbak one but its not due out till start of next year (liked the fact it was a level 2 protector). I was really looking for one for Tenerife in 10 days time, dunno whether to take the chance and hold out to next year and just use the HAWG that I already have meantime.
used to have an evoc FR team and it was the M/L but slightly too big. however, it was comfy to use but not a huge amount of space in the back for stuff. I sold it and recently bought the non-team version for £59 from winstanley’s. Would have went with the enduro 16l version but it was just too expensive. You can get the FR lite from evans for about £76 I think.
Good old Camelback are bringing out a new range for 2015 & you have the option of a removeable back protector, slightly more room than a Mule so I’m waiting for one as the old trusy Mule is knackerd after three years of abuse.
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That’s a big old bag. Do you carry a spare bike in that thing?
The Evoc? It has a back protector so is designed long for coverage but because of that is lower profile.it’s all about the distribution.
My 16l Dakine Nomad sticks out way more than this Evoc, which is far comfier.
Spare bike you say?
Me carrying my mates bike off 2-Alpes after he broke his arm.
I’ve got the Evoc Freeride Lite which is a skiny 10 litres pack. Its nearly 2 years old and I’ve crashed plenty and its been great. No quality problems to report. The pack is super secure and really sits well but the belly strap is large and takes some getting used to, but like a helmet it is too loose it will slip off and not protect you.
The design takes some getting used to because they are long as they need to cover from the base of your spine to the nape of your neck.
Was thinking of getting one of these and cutting it down to put between hydration bladder and back of the bag (or tie wrap it on between the back and bag)
This would probably do for the Tenerife trip