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Vargo ExoTi Series Backpacks

MrxMrp

Mar 24, 2018

I own the original Ti-Arc, this is the most comfortable pack I have ever had. I have owned an external frame REI (old school) and Carson 90. Also, Osprey Atmos AG 50 and AG 65, Exos 48, Stratos 50, Talon 44 and Kestrel 48. Loved the Atmos AGs but I have no hips and the packs kept slipping down on me putting too much pressure on my shoulders (gave the 65 to my son and the 50 to my son-in-law). The lumbar plate makes it for me. Pack stays put on my waist and my right shoulder (with a slight labrum tear) is happy. I like the space under the pack to connect my BV500 (fits perfect between the two vertical rails, almost as if Vargo spaced them out like this on purpose). Looked at the REI Flash 65 that also has a generous lumbar pad but ended up buying the Ti-Arc for the lower weight and ability to strap things to the external frame. I'm going to pull the trigger on the AR2 for the extra features. Hope the minimum qouta is met. BTW this is an excellent price for these packs and as an owner of the original and avid back packer you won't be disappointed with the comfort and quality. I really don't have an axe to grind, if this drop fails i'll pick it up somewhere else later. I just wanted to get my view out there since there are alot of folks that poo poo external frame packs and in some cases without acually owing one. This pack worked for me. Thanks.

abela

523

Mar 25, 2018

MrxMrpYou should really enjoy the new AR2. The lack of the antenna on the frame, slightly better side pockets, and as much as I love a good front panel loader, the ti-arc just did not have a large enough zipper, so the top entry on the AR2 solves that issue. I think you will really enjoy the new AR2.

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MrxMrp

Mar 25, 2018

abelaHi, I'm looking forward to the extra space of the AR2 and the brain. I'm also a big fan of the 3/4 pack. The thing that sold me on the Ti-Arc was the lumbar plate and how it locks the pack to my lower torso. I just pull the straps tight enough to keep the pack close to my back. I'll probably use the old pack for shorter trips and the new pack for multi-day trips like yosemite and eastern sierras. Thanks for your information.

GLXLRE

Mar 25, 2018

MrxMrpYeah this pack looks really nifty. Sad thing I just bought a Gregory Zulu 55 :(

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kyuss80

May 28, 2018

MrxMrpI bought an Atmos 65 AG, and when I first got it I went "wow! this is really comfortable". However, when I fully loaded it out to try and take it on my last trip, it just felt.. off. I couldn't seem to make it fit me well. I ended up using the Exos 38 again. So now I have this Atmos that I'm afraid I just need to sell one day, lol. I really love the frame on my Trekker, so this is tempting. However... $230 is something I don't need to spend!

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