AKEK Alpha 3200 Pack Review, By Jared Bloomgren

[Justin Crossley]

@Jared Bloomgren tested out the Gen-1 AKEK Alpha 3200 backpack on some of his hunts this fall. Not surprising that he put a big buck in it! He just finished up his review and is awaiting the arrival of the Gen-2 version for more testing. Check out his review!

AKEK Alpha 3200 Pack Review

 

[Buffalo0922]

In my opinion this would have to be 100% made in USA to compete with any of the high end packs.

 

[AKEK]

In my opinion this would have to be 100% made in USA to compete with any of the high end packs.

AKEK will now be getting all Cordura material from the USA and most of its buckles from Duraflex USA.


As of now, sewing is being done in Vietnam. However, AKEK has also hired professionals to see if sewing can be brought into the USA, without affecting prices too much.


AKEK’s goal is to still provide the same high-end product, with minimal price increase, as it continues in its USA journey.

 

[Buffalo0922]

Well Done.

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

@AKEK

I have had a chance to look over the Alpha 3200X (Gen 2) pack and all of the points have been addressed from what I am seeing! I can't wait to get out and give it a run for its' money as soon as I can. In my article I addressed how this is a good pack for shorter hunts....

But....I also received their new larger pack....the CLIMAX! Been looking this over as well and I think this will address everything needed for a longer backcountry hunt with the availability of really loading it up to fit all my gear for these extended style hunts!

More to follow as I get out and use both of these new packs!

I did notice the Akek website is not working?

 

[AKEK]

@AKEK

I have had a chance to look over the Alpha 3200X (Gen 2) pack and all of the points have been addressed from what I am seeing! I can't wait to get out and give it a run for its' money as soon as I can. In my article I addressed how this is a good pack for shorter hunts....

But....I also received their new larger pack....the CLIMAX! Been looking this over as well and I think this will address everything needed for a longer backcountry hunt with the availability of really loading it up to fit all my gear for these extended style hunts!

More to follow as I get out and use both of these new packs!

I did notice the Akek website is not working?

Thanks for the update!
The site shows it's working fine on my side. If anyone notices an issue please let us know and we'll look into it more!

 

[VaMtnMan]

I'm about to pull the trigger on one. The price point with all the features makes it hard to pass on.
Thanks for the above info.

 

[Bump79]

What's everyone's thoughts after a season with this pack? @Jared Bloomgren how does it stack up to say a Mystery Ranch? Or other similarly priced pack.

 

[Jared Bloomgren]

What's everyone's thoughts after a season with this pack? @Jared Bloomgren how does it stack up to say a Mystery Ranch? Or other similarly priced pack.

I am sorry, I do not have experience with the Mystery Ranch packs.

 

[Bump79]

I am sorry, I do not have experience with the Mystery Ranch packs.

Understood. How about Kuiu or similar priced pack?