I normally enjoy your posts, but this one is pure snarkiness from a Kifaru fanboy. There is nothing wrong with an EXO pack, and the 5500 fits every one of your qualifications. He asked about the 3500, but has been wisely steered towards the 5500.The EXO is the pack they use as they are hunting with the owners of EXO. Soon they will be in Idaho with Hushin, who wears Full Curl I believe.
Don't base your decision of a you tube video.
Be better than that...
Not that anything is wrong with an Exo, but it isn't the best quality, versatile or cheapest pack.
I would seriously look at a set up that offers versatility, meaning opens to allow a minimum of 5500 ci, yet compresses nicely to run in day mode where you leave camp stuff at camp and just carry your kill kit, emergency stuff, food and water.
What I love about Kifaru is options.
I have yet to see a pack company that offers versatility like Kifaru.
You can get dizzy trying to figure out your set up choices.
For a 5-7 day Co OTC elk hunt I would suggest this to help you get an idea of their options suited for you....
Frame- Hunter Duplex with Alumn or composite stays- doesn't really matter weight wise as stated above.
Bag- Reconing or Fulcrum or AMR or Mtn Warrior or Timberline 2
- out of these I would personally get the Fulcrum
Accessories- Small belt pouch for the belt
- Nalgene water bottle holder
-3 Medium belt pouches to install on lower part of bag
- Guide lid
This would have you set for years to come and open the option to carry a tent, tipi, titanium stove and other things for an even deeper wilderness type hunt.
There is some money involved in the above list for sure and you can omit 3 of the med belt pouches and get them later, same as with the Nalgene holster, and then just run a bladder set up- I prefer both when I go in deep.
I normally enjoy your posts, but this one is pure snarkiness from a Kifaru fanboy. There is nothing wrong with an EXO pack, and the 5500 fits every one of your qualifications. He asked about the 3500, but has been wisely steered towards the 5500.
You like "options" with Kifaru, which means you like having to buy everything that should come already included for what they charge. The EXO is every bit as good of a pack as a Kifaru.
I'll stop before I really get on a soapbox about Kifaru owners talking down to anyone who doesn't run one.
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I wasn't getting pissy, but I have no problem going there if you want to continue with the condescension. Agreed, he'll be better off trying out multiple packs, but there is a great wide world outside of Kifaru.Sneaky I wasn't talking down to anyone
I merely pointed out to someone who is seeking a pack, and knows little about them, other than a series of youtube videos where a certain pack is being used.
This site is about gear, options and what works.
I clearly said there is nothing wrong with the Exo pack. I also stated to look at a bigger size. I was merely offering a variety of information bits for his benefit.
you really don't need to get all pissy over someone trying to offer insight on options to someone reaching out asking questions. I answered his question and simply offered another, better option in my opinion.
The EXO is the pack they use as they are hunting with the owners of EXO. Soon they will be in Idaho with Hushin, who wears Full Curl I believe.
Don't base your decision of a you tube video.
Be better than that...
Not that anything is wrong with an Exo, but it isn't the best quality, versatile or cheapest pack.
I would seriously look at a set up that offers versatility, meaning opens to allow a minimum of 5500 ci, yet compresses nicely to run in day mode where you leave camp stuff at camp and just carry your kill kit, emergency stuff, food and water.
What I love about Kifaru is options.
I have yet to see a pack company that offers versatility like Kifaru.
You can get dizzy trying to figure out your set up choices.
For a 5-7 day Co OTC elk hunt I would suggest this to help you get an idea of their options suited for you....
Frame- Hunter Duplex with Alumn or composite stays- doesn't really matter weight wise as stated above.
Bag- Reconing or Fulcrum or AMR or Mtn Warrior or Timberline 2
- out of these I would personally get the Fulcrum
Accessories- Small belt pouch for the belt
- Nalgene water bottle holder
-3 Medium belt pouches to install on lower part of bag
- Guide lid
This would have you set for years to come and open the option to carry a tent, tipi, titanium stove and other things for an even deeper wilderness type hunt.
There is some money involved in the above list for sure and you can omit 3 of the med belt pouches and get them later, same as with the Nalgene holster, and then just run a bladder set up- I prefer both when I go in deep.
The Exo 3500 is my go to pack for up to 3 days. Over 3 days a carry a much bigger Kifaru. I consider the Exo the perfect elk pack. Especially for archery since it moves with your back so well. And the Kifaru gun bearer works great on an Exo.
Seems to me there are two types of people, the simpleton and the tinkerer. I'm a simpleton who hates crap hanging off my pack and likes to spend maybe 5 minutes packing for a weekend hunting trip. Others prefer to continually perfect their set ups.
Fortunately the marketplace can satisfy both personality type.
HmmmNo real tinkering as I installed it pretty much the same way I would on my Kifaru. I think
I bought the gun bearer five or six years ago when I bought the Kifaru but never had a reason to use it until last month when I carried a shotgun chasing island blacktail. I just hooked the bottom to the belt and the top to the shoulder strap. Worked great.
Hmmm
Mine has clips that go in webbing systems
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