Backpack help needed!!!!

[Mtaylor]

Hey guys I want to upgrade my pack. I currently own an old Marine ILBE pack. It has served me well but I want an upgrade. The two companies I am most interested in is EXO and Kifaru, but am open minded to Stone Glacier, Mystery ranch, Initial Ascent, ect. Is there any Roksliders that would let me try on their pack before I bought mine? I am 6’0” and 190 lbs, and live in Kennewick Wa. Willing to drive a couple of hours and meet up in a Walmart parking lot . Ideally I would like to try each pack on with weight.

The picture is my ILBE loaded down with my 2023 archery buck 96 pounds and I felt every #!!!! Luckily I only packed it out for 1/2 mile.

 

[TheJimmer]

I love my exo pack especially the frame itself. I have some lower back problems and even hauling out 100 lbs plus I did not have any specific issues. Obviously it was heavy but the ergonomics on the exo are top notch and help a ton. Several other people I know feel the same way.