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The Drift EVO waist pack is perfect for EDC and light trail missions, offering storage for snacks, water, a light layer, and essentials. Ergonomic compression straps keep the load agile and close to your body.
Don’t let its size fool you—the Drift EVO punches way above its weight. Born from the DNA of our Day EVO and Tour EVO systems, this lean, mean waist pack is your grab-and-go solution for everyday carry and fast-paced trail strikes. Whether you're bombing down your favorite loop or just making a tactical grocery run, this pack keeps your essentials close, tight, and ready for action.
With dual zippered compartments and an internal sleeve divider, you’ve got just enough organization to keep chaos at bay without overcomplicating things. A backpanel stash sleeve is perfect for quick-draw items, while the hi-vis blaze orange interior makes sure nothing disappears into the abyss of your gear pile.
Hydration? Handled. The side bottle pockets fit a full 1L and lock ‘em down with an over-the-top bungee so they don’t bail mid-run. Bottom compression straps snug things up even more, while forward-pull waistbelt webbing gets your fit dialed in fast, even when you're on the move.
Lightweight, agile, and ready to rip, the Drift EVO is purpose-built for anyone who travels light but moves fast. Toss in a snack, a layer, and whatever gear your daily mission demands—then get after it.
FEATURES
Side bottle pockets with over-the-top containment bungee carry up to a full size 1L bottle
Forward pull waistbelt webbing
2 zippered main pockets
Bottom panel compression straps
Main compartment sleeve divider
Backpanel sleeve for quick access items
Hi-vis, blaze orange interior
Trigger guard loop in main interior
Front panel attachment points
Waistbelt Fit: 28” - 48”
MATERIALS
500d Nylon Cordura® (Loden, Coyote)*
500d Nylon Mil-DTL-32439 Type 3 Class 3 (MultiCam®, MultiCam® Black)*
150d High Density Poly Liner*
YKK® Zippers
EVA Foam
*There are no intentionally added PFAS in this item
The Drift Evo is the perfect size for a lot of my milder-weather day hikes. I combine it with a chest rig, and can carry everything I need while still staying light. Having owned the regular Drift in the past, this isn't just the same bag with attachment points thrown on it - it's a serious upgrade in a variety of ways.
J
JD
Almost....
I want to love this bag, it checks all the boxes for me, but the side water bottle pockets are a huge miss. They do hold a nalgene well, but the lack of a drawcord makes them totally useless for anything else. The pockets do have an elastic cuff around the top of them, but it is sized so generously that it really doesn't help with bottle retention or to close the pocket up around smaller items. Luckily the compression strap aids with this some, but I would not feel comfortable stashing gloves, granola bars, a pocket knife, or anything else in these pockets.
If the Water bottle retention loops were routed through the cuff on the water bottle pockets and allowed for both use as a drawcord and retention loop this bag would be basically perfect. Not sure how this went overlooked.
