Pingora

Great bag for fast hikes and quick commutes

Used this on hikes covering around 20 miles with over 6k of elevation gain. At first I really liked how light the pack is! It was noticeable from what I was moving on from. Next was the white interior a small thing but so helpful. Then the organization - great pockets for everything. I do a lot of hikes with my dog so the waistbelt zip pocket is perfect for treats, one side for her and one side for me. The harness is based on running vests and carried great! The shoulder strap pockets help a phone, snacks, hydration or whatever, good multi use size. At 25L it is a great size for longer day hikes, probably the best small day hike pack I have used.

Just finished the Camino de Santiago (April 28th) with this pack. LOVED IT. The separate zipped compartment allowed to keep my clothes separate from other things that didn’t need to be easily accessible. Super comfortable on the shoulders and back and didn’t give too much strain. Airplane carryon compatible. Good job on the quality of this pack. Looking forward to my next long trek with the Outro 40.

First use was a 14 mile day hike. Super comfortable for the entire hike. Shoulder straps and hip belt felt very natural.

The Flow 1 Trail Running vest is perfect for my walking and short hiking needs. I am not a trail runner but I can see how the snug, non-chafing fit is perfect for trail runners. This vest is just right for holding water reservoir, snack and other essentials.

As a professional mountain guide, I wear a lot of packs! So happy to have gotten to wear the pack. It's comfortable, roomy, and carries skis well. I have used it alpine climbing, single day ski missions, and on overnight ski tours and am impressed with how well it is designed for all of the activities. I have worn many other styles of packs for ski mountaineering missions, and feel the Pingora pack is the most comfortable and easy to use! These guys really put a lot of love into the design!

The perfect bag with tons of intuitive features. Love the strap storage. Super comfortable for all types of adventures.

So far it’s excellent! Love the quality and design and colors. Only thing is I wish it had a top loader option instead of just the back zip.

I've used this all season (~40 days) and really love the pack on the whole. Been recommending it to friends that are looking for a new pack, especially since it comes at a great price. Have some cons that I hope Pingora will address in future iterations of the Vivid

Pros:
- everything always fits, pack feels larger than the 35L, never struggling for space
- so many little spots on the straps and waist belt for snacks, keeps me fueled all day
- side access gear pocket is awesome, super accessible and easy to use
- daisy chains on the pack are easily used and not overly difficult to get carabiners on like some other packs I've used
- helmet carry is robust even though it's just straps and hasn't broken like multiple others I've used
- color scheme options are sweet

Cons:
- I wish there was a zipper on the roll top and I actually got one installed, it's wonderful for bigger or extra cold days when I really need every cubic inch of space
- the valuables/goggle pocket is extremely difficult to use when the pack is mostly full, nothing feels like it fits in here and it's always in the way when accessing the pack from the top
- the soft flask holder doesn't fit any flask I've tried. Would love if this was larger
- back panel zippers get caught and don't zip/unzip as smooth as some other packs
- the hip belt gear loop is already showing signs of wearing through after using the pingora nalgene insulator all season
- the side straps with the lock on the length adjusters are quite frustrating to deal with when wearing gloves
- the horizontal chest strap loosens very slowly over the course of the day and I find myself retightening it multiple times

Have been using the 20L pack for a year and love it. Holds weight well and the straps a comfortable for how thin they are. Lots of really useful pockets. I use this primarily for day hikes and I like that it has enough exterior pockets for me to have my phone, DJI cam, batter pack, food bars, and more, all on the outside with my rush coat and extra layer inside. Wish the larger size had removable hip pouches.

I've been using the Flow 8 on 10-14 mile runs in the high alpine tech and the desert, fit is on point for big movement and hydration doesn't slosh at all. The harness has surprised me and my wife since she has also used it and fits her just as well. I think the pockets being more forward allows for better arm movement and you never feel that bulk like other brands position. Great features, I love the pack!

Super snug. That's why I got it. It doesn't bounce even with all my gear. If you go ight and fast I recommend it.
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Works perfectly for technical skiing in steep Norwegian couloirs.