UPDATE May 1st: Selected fabric / color combinations are currently in stock. If one is not in stock you may select that option and chose to be notified via email when it becomes available.
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NOTE:Our EVADE backpacks are built with some heft and as a result the Full (version) packs weigh 4.0 lbs or more depending on your fabric choice. So BEFORE you place an order, please be aware of this.
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and domestically.
500D Solids incl Black, Ranger Green, Multicam Black, Wolf Gray
420D Diamond Ripstop Black, Gray, Med Navy and 2-Tone
1050D Ballistic Nylon Black
Lining is 210D Gray Ripstop Nylon.
Dimensions 19" (H) x 12" (W)(at base, tapers to 9" top)
Depth (measured from front to back at the base) of EV1.5 is 7".
Inside the main compartment it is 5.5" deep for the EV1.5.
The current weight of the Full 500D is 4.4 lbs (2.00 kg).
The current weight of the Full 420D is 4.0 lbs (1.82 kg).
The current weight of the Full 1050D is 4.88 lbs (2.22 kg).
Volume approximately 25 L.
Four (4) compartments for the EV1.5 Full:
Main version (not Lite) - A back dedicated laptop compartment (with a well padded base) that will fit up to a 15" laptop, and sleeves for your tablet and periodicals.
A middle main compartment that includes:
Two (2) zippered mesh pockets on the front wall
And a full rear wall PALS loop.
Front organizer compartment that features
1 mesh zippered pocket on the front wall
A loop velcro back wall for front organizer panel - Type 01 (no elastic) or Type 2 (with elastic).
Key lanyard with dual d-ring locations.
And a rear concealed/covert compartment lined with Velcro loops - use a V-Kit for off body CCW or slip an ultrabook or tablet in there. The zippered access (both sides) is approximately 12.5” and the compartment is approximately 18” H x 10” W.
Well padded mesh back with a luggage handle pass through along the air channel.
Top front EDC / Quick Access Pocket lined with Nilex.
Padded Sewn-In Adjustable Shoulder Straps with Load Lifters.
Side Elastic Pods (pouches)
Padded tubular webbing carry handle
Adjustable chest strap
Double side removable compression straps
Removable shock cord on front of pack.
Heavy duty WooJin hardware
D-Ring loops/hangers in the main compartment and the front organizer to accept Matroskya pouches.
#8 Reverse YKK zippers
Matching pack fabric hook velcro patch for the front loop panel.
Removable buckled 1" straps at the bottom of the pack.
Each Evade 1.5 comes with one organizer, and right now we are shipping it with the Type 1 organizer.
Dimensions 19" (H) x 12" (W)(at base, tapers to 9" top)
Depth (measured from front to back at the base) of EV1.5 is 7" and the EV1.5 Lite is 6".
Inside the main compartment it is 5.5" deep for the EV1.5 and 6" deep for the EV1.5 Lite.
The current weight of the Lite 500D is 4.0 lbs (1.82 kg).
The current weight of the Lite 420D is 3.7 lbs (1.64 kg).
The current weight of the Lite 1050D is 4.32 lbs (1.96 kg).
Pack is heavier than the original Evade 1.0 because of a number of add-ons like the full loop PALS wall.
Volume approximately 22 L for the Lite.
Three (3) compartments for the EV1.5 Lite:
A middle main compartment that includes:
Two (2) zippered mesh pockets on the front wall
And a full rear wall PALS loop.
Front organizer compartment that features
1 mesh zippered pocket on the front wall
A loop velcro back wall for front organizer panel - Type 01 (no elastic) or Type 2 (with elastic).
Key lanyard with dual d-ring locations.
And a rear concealed/covert compartment lined with Velcro loops - use a V-Kit for off body CCW or slip an ultrabook or tablet in there. The zippered access (both sides) is approximately 12.5” and the compartment is approximately 18” H x 10” W. For those of you with a slim laptop like the new MBPs or Ultrabooks, you can slipped it into the rear CCW compartment (at an angle) - side zippered entry.
Well padded mesh back with a luggage handle pass through along the air channel.
Top front EDC / Quick Access Pocket lined with Nilex.
Padded Sewn-In Adjustable Shoulder Straps with Load Lifters.
Side Elastic Pods (pouches)
Padded tubular webbing carry handle
Adjustable chest strap
Double side removable compression straps
Removable shock cord on front of pack.
Heavy duty WooJin hardware
D-Ring loops/hangers in the main compartment and the front organizer to accept Matroskya pouches.
#8 Reverse YKK zippers
Matching pack fabric hook velcro patch for the front loop panel.
Removable buckled 1" straps at the bottom of the pack.
Each Evade 1.5 comes with one organizer, and right now we are shipping it with the Type 1 organizer.
It goes without saying that here at A19 we are big proponents of the backpack but there are days when we need or prefer a smaller bag to carry our basic essentials. These are the items that you use and need excess to regularly. Understandably what these basic essentials are differ for all of us but you get the gist of it. So after almost a year of testing, evaluating and abusing our prototypes, we are finally releasing a new addition to our Alpha One Niner family, the CHIO Bag.
The CHIO bag is 13” across, 10” high and about 3.5 to 4” wide at the sides. That’s approximately 33 x 25 x 10 cm.
It has a total of 6 zippered pockets of which 5 are external; there's 2 in front, and the other 3 are in the rear.
As mentioned we designed the CHIO to hold the basic essentials and mine is what is shown in the video below. These items I carry daily regardless of whether I’m back home, traveling stateside or internationally. What I do is add or remove additional items depending on where I’m going, how long I’m going to be there, etc.
For domestic and international travel, it is the Chio bag that I have below the front seat on a flight. I leave everything else in my backpack in the luggage bins above. Imagine being on a 14 hour flight and the lights are out; the last thing I wanna do is rummage through my backpack in that bin. I have all my essentials in my Chio including some additional items I bring for long flights, notably an eye mask, snacks, a travel toothbrush and oddly for some, a good shoe horn.....I kid you not! I'm sure other Longhaulers would agree with me.
The Chio has a couple of options including the use of the SERT V-Kit for those considering off-body carry. Now I will always recommend that you have your concealed carry on you but there are times or circumstances that does not permit you so off-carry now becomes an option. If that is the case then I highly recommend not getting into the habit of simply chucking spare mags or blades etc into the main compartment or the other zippered compartment. If you are going to use your Chio bag daily or on a regular basis and also take it with you for travels, then may I suggest you restrict such use to the larger rear zippered pocket. It would make it so much easier if all you had to do is check that rear zippered compartment before you head to the airport, cross state lines or step into a restricted building/facility.
And for more organization, the Chio now has two optional organizers that fit and mount inside the rear zippered compartment; Type 1 and Type 2 (with elastic webbing).
Finally, for those photographers among us, I would like to also mention the availability of the optional Chio camera pouch add-on. This pouch is also a stand-alone bag with its own shoulder strap. This well padded pouch has a hook bottom that helps secure it to the bottom of the Chio where you will find a corresponding inline strip of loop. In a quick instance you’ve basically converted your Chio into a small camera bag!
As always we strive on feedback so if you do decide to get a Chio for yourself, please feel free to drop us a note down the line to let us know how it goes .Thanks!.........................Helm
Available in:
500D Cordura Nylon; Black, Gray, Med Navy
500D Codura Kryptek Typhon and Multicam Black
Limited release - 1050D Ballistic Nylon
Inside zippered pocket in 210D Nylon ripstop.
Dimensions 13" (w) x 10" (H) x 3.5" (D)
Volume approximately 9 liters / 550 cu2
Weight approximately 0.7 pounds (0.33 kg)
A total of 6 (six) zippered pockets; 2 in front, 3 in rear and 1 in the main compartment.
Rear zippered pocket concealed/covert compartment lined with loops.
Adjustable Shoulder Straps
#8 Reverse YKK zippers
Alpha One Niner, PATHFINDER Backpack
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$332.00
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NOTE: Pathfinders are in stock and shipping!
All our products are developed and manufactured in our own Studio in Saigon, Vietnam using materials sourced from the US, Korea, Taiwan and locally.