Evolv Cap Pad
The Cap Pad is a medium hinged pad from Evolv for lowballs and mid-height problems. Open it is 122 x 91 cm and 12.7 cm thick, 1.11 m² of landing at 5.4 kg. Three layers of closed-cell foam, firm, with high impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 25%, is thicker than 78% and lighter per m² than 31%.
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Cap Pad landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Firm |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Cap Pad is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Cap Pad strengths
- 12.7cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- 1.11m² is enough for most problems
- Made with recycled materials
Cap Pad trade-offs
- Bring your own shoe wipe
Cap Pad specifications
| Open size | 122 × 91 cm (48 x 36 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Premium carry system.
What the Cap Pad costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Cap Pad in stock right now.
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