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Vargo ExoTi Series Backpacks
MegaCache_PopTart
23
Jul 6, 2018
This 2.0 frame is bomber. I broke two of the TiArc versions. I married a rucksack to this frame and suspension. It rides like a dream. I've carried it over 1,000 miles Northbound this year from Springer to Harpers Ferry. I'm flipping to Maine for the remaining 1200 AT miles, wouldn't trade my pack for any other. My pack weight is 30-40 pounds depending upon food/water. I fell hard last week, the frame developed a small kink but is strong as ever; I'm even more confident in its longevity now. I've had to reinforce the back/ bottom of the waist belt from abrasions at 750 miles. Broke a load lifter strap at about 300 miles. Just broke the sternum buckle. Again, wouldn't trade this setup for any other.
hyphstar
41
Sep 22, 2018
MegaCache_PopTartFrom how you describe it, sounds like a piece of junk lol
MegaCache_PopTart
23
Sep 22, 2018
hyphstarGo back to your couch. After 1700 miles and a few field repairs, this frame is the real deal.
hyphstar
41
Sep 22, 2018
MegaCache_PopTartGo back to my couch? come back when you’ve thruhiked and then I’ll take you seriously. If you have things breaking after 300 miles, it’s not good quality.
abela
523
Sep 22, 2018
MegaCache_PopTartThe ability to mount different bags onto this frame is really sweet. I just keep hoping that in one of these revisions that Vargo will go back to their designer and have them make the harness system a bit more comfortable. The straps seriously need reworking. But beyond that, this is still one of my all-time favorite backpacks (the AR2). Kudos to you for lugging 40 pounds on this frame!
MegaCache_PopTart
23
Nov 4, 2018
hyphstarOk 2190.9 completed today. Vargo's frame has been the envy of many hikers I've met. And having carried it on a thru-hike, I can tell you it'll be my first choice for next year's PCT thru hike.
hyphstar
41
Nov 4, 2018
MegaCache_PopTartCongrats on waiting 6 weeks to write your comment. Here’s hoping that your pack, with its broken straps and bent frame, see you safely through your next adventure 👍
MegaCache_PopTart
23
Nov 4, 2018
hyphstarDude you have issues
scope
198
Mar 25, 2019
hyphstarWhile I agree with you that its not the "most" durable pack, I think what's only been said - and proven with experience as much as yours - is that's its durable enough. Clearly for a weekender like me, it should be. Having used an external pack early on, then finding no way to replace it as I got older (not a lightweight one anyway), its clearly a viable solution and not necessarily junk. If its technical gear that requires some babying, I think that would be something fair to say.
Not everybody wants a Gregory to lug around.
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