product: Connor Backpack V2

[@maxfalconi6995]

I have bought so much gear from HPG and I couldn't be happier with the quality and design and the fact that they listen to their customers and upgrade their line. I own all sizes of kit bags that I have customized for different uses, 2 Tarahumara also with 2 different setups and I just bought the Connor. I was really torn between the Connor and the Umlindi for my winter daily commute pack.

[@srqFF]

Literally just ordered a Tarahumura today, gonna have to get this one too eventually. Looks great.

[@awanderingman]

Y'all fixed everything about this pack that made me eventually sell it. Time to start saving!

[@praharin]

John K exactly. It was a weird in between size that made is seem great but not quite enough.

[@catrest3506]

I agree. I still have the original version and use it as my regular daypack, but v2 solves every issue I have with my current pack. Unfortunately I always have so much gear on my future-buy list that it's hard to justify buying a second version of a pack I already have.

[@hermanogrande3758]

Love my v1... I use it as a back pocket. Going to get the v2 as an EDC. HPG is my favorite pack maker. Great job, lads.

[@MushindoToKen]

Lots of Hill People Gear products getting updates lately. Really hope to see an Umlindi v2 soon. Not sure what they could even improve on that backpack but I’m sure the Hill brothers have some tricks up their sleeves. Keep up the good work guys. Love your products!

[@twotonanchor]

The Umlindi is a great pack. I'd like a dual-stay framesheet but other than that, I can't think of an improvement.

[@robbabcock_]

@@twotonanchor That's what they did!😁👍

[@martywilkinson6722]

Looks like a great pack. I have my first Tarahumara on it's way at the moment. This looks like an excellent pack when I get ready to move up in size.

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

This pack is awesome 🎉

[@MrTangent]

Need Multicam option, and I’d pull the trigger. Would like (all) Ranger Green or (all) Coyote Brown or (all) Khaki Tan as well. Not really keen in two-tone. But fantastic pack, which is to be expected from a fantastic company!

[@gabeguzman8367]

Had the first version and sold it cause of the straps width on the wings glad they are 1 inch now...MAN do I WISH you guys had made those bottom of the pack straps 1 inch as well!! Only thing keeping me on the fence on this.

[@MichaelAbramo]

The wings are a very cool touch. It's difficult to decide between this and the Umlindi. I like that this pack has two outer mesh pockets and a front, center zip. But I prefer the bucket style of the Umlindi. A hybrid of the two might be the perfect pack for me.

[@HillPeopleGear]

They're pretty different packs - I use the Connor as a light day pack, and a belted Umlindi as my heavy day pack.

[@RSLtreecare]

This looks really good, just what I have been looking for. I'll put together a plan, link up with a friend to get one shipped to me.

[@secretsquirrell13]

Would love to see some packs in mossy oak bottom land camo. Or black multicam that would be awesome!

[@HillPeopleGear]

We do multicam black on a limited run basis from time to time. We've made the Connor V2 in MCB for example. To get on the notification list for a particular product in MCB, email us at [e-mail].

[@ministickman01]

Any chance you could do a video on how you have your chest rig set up? Cheers

[@danmoreno425]

Dig the packs will be ordering mine soon 🤙🏽. Love the hat too who makes that

[@HillPeopleGear]

hillpeoplegear.com/westernhats

[@danmoreno425]

Thanks brother 🤙🏽

[@TrucksandDucks]

Very cool pack. Great video quality!

[@seechangenyc280]

Darn... I'm female, 5'6" with a 17" torso only going on short urban hikes (NYC) - 1-3-5 hrs and need back support. I got the butt pack with the Prairie belt. Very comfortable (in my apartment). Won't be carrying more than 5 to 10 lbs. I would love a backpack and worry Junction and Tara lack the back support (I am staring at them now.) The foam just might not be robust enough and without a belt, not sure it's right for me...same goes for Tara. I really wanted an Umlindi but it's too big for my short treks and the Connor too long in the body. Interesting to hear you say the Connor has a better chassis. What makes it better. If you were me, what would you have chosen? Hmmmmm.

[@catrest3506]

I know this is an old comment, but in case you are still looking for a good daypack, I’m also female, 5’5”, same torso length, and I love the Connor. I’ve never felt like it was too long for me. I had the V1 for years and just bought the V2 last year. Love them both, though I’ve now converted my V1 to a pocket.

[@Riverdm]

Very nice pack. Awesome hat too. What hat is it?

[@rcheas4894]

Love that hat. Where can I get one?

[@s.s.6812]

How’s that mesh hold up to hard use?

[@HillPeopleGear]

Outstanding question, as I used it with some hesitation. This particular mesh is quite robust from a strength standpoint. As far as snagging and getting abraided that way, it has proven over time to be quite resilient. I still wouldn't have used it (and the tweave underneath it) if it wasn't mostly covered by the hypalon wings, which are quite a bit more robust than cordura.

[@j.rogers797]

Awesome backpack! What hat are you wearing?

[@Riverdm]

Interested in hat too

[@HillPeopleGear]

hillpeoplegear.com/westernhats

[@37south47]

@@Riverdm Yeah I was looking at that hat also!

[@itieknots7]

Aston House V2 next please!

[@sdsviet]

are the wings permanent or is it removable?

[@HillPeopleGear]

Permanent

[@dmarcellus]

Will this pack hold a SIG MPX Gen 2? Asking for a friend.

[@HillPeopleGear]

A friend tells us that it will hold an 11.5" AR pistol with a LAW folder on it. You should be able to extrapolate from there.

[@fearthetriangle]

I’m debating getting this or the umlindi. I need a good pack for day hunts as well as a good bag for jiu jitsu once we are allowed back to train. I’d probably use it as an edc get home bag as well. Looking for the right pack to be able to do all these and this looks like it could. I get sentimental about my gear and like stuff I can use daily as well. Can this bag hold a long rifle on the outside very well anywhere?

[@Rossski]

I do not own the pack but by the looks of things it seems like you'll need their Pack Bucket to go with it. hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/6/ProductID/80

[@trollsandgoblinsgoblin320]

gotta ask what is that hat you are wearing.. its awesome.. thank you.

[@HillPeopleGear]

hillpeoplegear.com/westernhats

[@cparrish90]

What chest rig is that?

[@HillPeopleGear]

Hill People Gear SAR kit bag

[@chrisschuster7728]

Looks nice and addresses somethings on the conner v1. One question, is it possible to use the framesheet with an umlindi? Will you sell the framesheet seperately?

[@HillPeopleGear]

It's too tall. At some point, dual stay framesheet will be available for Umlindi.

[@chrisschuster7728]

@@HillPeopleGear ah, OK. I will wait. Thank you!

[@MrTangent]

What pouch is seen at 6:02 (multicam, under gloves)?

[@superstaffer]

I know this comment is old..but that looks like a stash pouch i have by Ogden Made. Its a utah company that hand makes a bunch of good gear. Hope that helps

[@MrTangent]

@@superstaffer Thanks! Looks like they no longer make pouches?

[@JM-uo5vp]

What coat are you wearing?

[@HillPeopleGear]

hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/4/ProductID/57

[@JM-uo5vp]

@@HillPeopleGear Thank you

[@jgg8655]

Where and why can you carry an AR pistol in urban areas 🤦‍♂️😂. Great bag though

[@HillPeopleGear]

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