When I was a kid, I loved playing with Legos. I guess that’s why I dig this Hill People Gear kit. It’s like Legos for pack nerds. The Connor has been my day hiking pack for 18 months now. I recommended it to a couple of my close friends and they carry one now too.
Earlier this year, I was dorking around on the HPG Forum and I saw a post where someone used the new M2016 Buttpack as a top lid on a Umlindi and mounted a Connor without the harness as a compression pocket. I’ve wanted to try the Umlindi but I was concerned that it would be too short. Using the M2016 as a top lid would solve that issue as the resulting combo would be 23 inches long. Perfect. Also, I generally prefer panel loaders; top loaders can be a pain if you don’t organize your kit well. The M2016 would solve that issue too; providing a quick access storage area for grab and go items. Adding the Connor for when I need more capacity was a no-brainer because I already had one. Orders were placed and the FrankenPack was born.
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All kidding aside, the resulting system is extremely versatile. Total combined volume ranges from 500 to 4000 cubic inches (65L) depending on what components are used.
The Umlindi is a mid-sized pack that measures 19″H x 11’W x 6.5″D with a capacity of 2,000 cubic inches (30L). It features a removable framesheet with a single 7075 aluminum alloy stay. There are tabs at the top of the main compartment that can be used to hang accessories…
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