Evolv Drop
The Drop 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 6.4 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, 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 11%.
See it on the landing-area chart | The 12 biggest crashpads by landing area
Drop landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Drop is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Drop strengths
- 12.7cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- Carry system is a cut above - comfortable on real hikes
- Foam bridge across the fold is a nice touch
- Built-in shoe wipe is a practical touch
Drop trade-offs
- Minimal gear storage
Drop specifications
| Open size | 122 × 91 cm (48 x 36 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 6.4 kg (14.1 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 | Moderate |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe, Gear pocket, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the Drop costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Drop in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Drop
- Mad Rock Mad Pad
- Asana Hero Pad
- Flashed Drifter
- Kinetik Newton Prime
- La Sportiva Laspo
- Escape Climbing Zone Plus
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