I really really want padded protection for my phone. And pretty quick access to it. Padding on the Gregory phone pouch seems by far the best.
It's amazing no other brand is doing it. So I'm really looking at the Gregory Endo 10. Only complaints: helmet attachment seems a bit difficult to do real quick. And those waist strap pouches on the sides are too big. I don't want to be sweating there.
So I'm looking again at the Osprey Syncro 10. Better helmet holder (perhaps?), and less fabric at side of waist. I figure I could find some padding, cut it to exact shape of that front pocket, and line it with some fabric.
I'll probably choose between the
1. Osprey Syncro
With homemade pocket liner.
2. Gregory Endo
Gave up on the Gregory Drift 6. Back is less ventilated than the Endo. But it doesn't have those side pouches. So I would like to see it in person.
3. Enso Stage
distant 3rd is the Endo Stage, but maybe the hanging tube doesn't flop and swing as much as I fear?