PHILIP DE LOS REYES OF REMOTE EQUIPMENT 2nd INTERVIEW PART 2. 4/7/22

[@lamhua]

Philip's insights on textile and design are always top notch, love you to hear you guys geeking hard on all things carry !

[@ChristopherMichaelR]

Great interview. I appreciate the question about the hand feel of a fabric. Personally I love the feel of cordura and hated having an XPAC bag. Ecopak is like if cordura and xpac had a baby. That would be the perfect medium.

[@OnePakkuMan]

I love my Alpha 31! Hands down the best bag I’ve owned.

[@CityTrekker]

Me too!

[@seechangenyc280]

Hey, I'm only 5'6" with a 17" torso. You think this might be too long. Would love a user's knowledge. What do use it for the most? Many thanks.

[@OnePakkuMan]

@@seechangenyc280 no you should be fine. The creator himself I believe is 5’6”.

[@seechangenyc280]

@@OnePakkuMan Kind of you to write. He is and wrote back to me. It just looks long but I'll listen to you. What's the best use? How tall are you/torso height? I am such a stickler for good fit. I am having a wicked hard time find packs that fit. Eg: CPL24, CHZ22 hit my back. Likely, bottom is too hard or frame sheet doesn't conform to my body - or too long and those are 18.5. Could be the bag. I def need load lifters and belt and support....

[@OnePakkuMan]

@@seechangenyc280 I’m 5’10” and fits me very comfortably. Honestly probably one of the most comfortable bags I’ve owned. The bag is equipped with load lifters and a detachable waist belt. Hope this helps.

[@-zg2ug]

These interviews were great, Adam. I hope you are able to get some more makers interested!

[@sennahojw]

Hi, why not the epx400? It has higher abrasion resistance (3000 cycles vs 2000 cycles of the epx600), and the epx400 is lighter too

[@CityTrekker]

Good question. I will see if I can get you an answer.

[@chad-ht]

From what Philip said in the video, it sounds like he wanted to go with a canvas/nylon hand feel for the Alpha, which EPX400 doesn't have.

[@seechangenyc280]

Your opinion: you're tall. How do you think it would fit a 5'6" female with a 17" torso? I'm a stickler for fit and comfort. Not sure it can compress enough to fit my frame. How are the straps? I know Phillip is also a short guy (and I wrote to him and he was lovely). Just want to hear it from a user. The laptop compartment concerns me...Great looking bag, not for daily use for me, better for travel....does it look weird when not filled to the brim?