MuleDeerMike
WKR
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The pack performed very well with my gear in it and a heavy rifle strapped to the outside. I really like the hip belt and the ability to customize the length for a perfect fit. There is a lot of organization built into the bag and I feel it compresses as well or better than any I have ever used. The rifle carrier works well even with a 12-pound rifle. I wish the compression straps had auto-lock buckles so they would loosen up. It's not a problem all the time but it can be depending on the angle the strap is at. For instance, the upper strap over the rifle would loosen sometimes. I would also like to see a water bottle pocket option added for the hip belt.
Same thing for me! I almost lost my bow TWICE in only a couple miles with those straps. They really need to address this IMO as I'm sure some guys have already dropped rifles and bows off their packs during hunts by now. I'm not sure why they changed their buckles this year but it was the wrong call. The same straps on my K2 2000 and 5500 with the old buckles never had this issue.