Alpha One Niner, Chio-X Bag

It goes without saying that here at AON, we are big proponents of the backpack. But sometimes, we need or prefer a smaller bag to conveniently carry our basic essentials that we use and need access to throughout the day. After almost 6 months of rigorous testing and evaluation, we are proud to announce the latest generation of our beloved Chio bag: the Chio-X! This bag was designed with convenience and versatility in mind, ensuring that you can take all your essentials with you wherever you go.

NOTE: The new Chio Organizer is sold separately.

A YouTube video by PK Shiu has been added under 'Video Reviews'!

Story behind the original CHIO:

We designed the Chio bag to hold the basic essentials, and I carry what is shown in the video here. These items I carry daily, regardless of whether I'm back home, traveling stateside or internationally. I simply add or remove additional items depending on where I'm going and how long I'm going to be there. For domestic and international travel, I keep the Chio bag below the front seat on a flight, and keep everything else in my backpack in the luggage bins above. This is especially useful on long flights when the lights are out, and I don't want to rummage through my backpack in the bin.

Finally, for those photographers among us, I would like to also mention the availability of the optional Chio camera pouch add-on. 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. Not only is this pouch a great addition to your Chio bag, it also doubles as a stand-alone bag with its own shoulder strap. In a quick instance, you can easily convert your Chio into a small camera bag, perfect for capturing those special moments........Helm @ AON

Features & Specifications

• Available only in Dimension Polyant's X42 Black and Challenge Outdoor's EPX240 in Black, Blue and Gray.

• Inside zippered pocket and lining in red 210D nylon ripstop for X42 and red 200D Oxford nylon for EPX240.

• 1050D ballistic nylon base (bottom of Chio)

• Dimensions 13" (w) x 10" (H) x 3.5" (D)

• Volume approximately 9 liters / 550 cu2 (not including side Tweave pockets)

• Weight approximately 1.2 pounds (0.55 kg)

• A total of 6 (six) zippered pockets; 2 in front, 3 in rear and the main compartment.

• Two (20 internal sleeve pockets on the front wall of main compartment.

• One (1) suspended zippered pocket on the rear wall of the main compartment.

• Rear zippered pocket concealed/covert compartment - internal side mounting points for optional organizer

• Dual adjustable Shoulder Straps (4-panel webbing)

• Side pleated Tweave pockets for small water bottles, quick stash, etc,

• #10 Reverse YKK zipper for main compartment and #8 for all other zippered pockets.

• One (1) internal circular d-ring on each end.