I didn't see anything posted on the new forum about HIll People Gear so I figured I'd get it started. Specifically, I was wondering if anyone here has a HPG Connor Pack? And what you think about it.
I don't have the Conner pack but I do have the Tarahumara and two kit bags, the original and the heavy recon. The quality is top notch.
No Connor pack but I have 2 Taras, Recon kit bag, and an Umlindi with Palspocket. Definately tough gear.
I've got the Original Kit bag, love it. Great way to carry when you've got a backpack on. Waiststraps make it hard to carry a pistol on the waist line comfortably. I've had it a year and it's been bombproof so far. I typically keep the basics in it. Pistol, keys, wallet, firestarter and tinder, paracord etc. Great for when you are hiking around after camp is set up.
I like the Umlindi a lot. I put a recon belt on it and that takes most of the weight off my shoulders. Its not a big pack but handles overnights good and if I need more space I have a palspocket or tarahumara as a compression pocket. The shoulder harness is wide and comfortable.
I'm a shameless HPG whore. I have the original kit bag, which I wear almost every day regardless of whether or not it is socially appropriate, a Ute, a mountain serape aka wonderblanket, and some accessories. I just ordered a conner pack which I plan to use during the 5-day backpacking class in two weeks. OP I'll give you my impressions when I return.
Here are some crappy pictures @koolaidnd and @Bushman5 I will take some better later and with contents, but it holds all my crap better than the kifaru pullout did before.
Very cool. I carry a bunch of smaller items that seem to get lost inside a bigger bag. I've tried pullouts, stuff sacks, maxped organizers and nothing works like I want it too. I'm also looking at the TAD OP1 pouch but damn it's far more expensive.
I believe HPG stuff is still on a small sale, or it wash yesterday. Beware though, the tool roll is mostly OOS.
Nice quality stuff. I have the Unlimdi I'm wanting to sell but only because I got a different pack that fits my needs better.
