EXO K4 Now or Wait for the EXO K4X

[kravguy]

Please make any new bags coming out compatible with the K4 frame. Love that thing.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Please make any new bags coming out compatible with the K4 frame. Love that thing.

This is what I’m hoping. I like the frame, hate the current bags. Would love a streamlined pack with less pockets/zippers in xpac or a similar material.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

For whatever it’s worth I’m still running a k2 and have no issues with it. I have friends who upgraded to the k4 and after comparing to mine they have voiced that they would have been just as happy with the k2/3.

Same as me, have had the K2 almost 10 years now and still no reason to upgrade

 

[dreamingWest]

I'm still using the K2 w/ 2200 and 5000 bags. One of the thing I like most about my K2 5000 is the large stretchy pockets on the bag. I'm glad to see that those may be back.

 

[roosiebull]

I am excited, I’m going to put 26.5” stays on my k4 and turn it into a dedicated hauler and the X will be my hunting pack

Sounds like the X will be a sick pack in many ways, especially for my needs on the coast. I love the k4 but the new version will be easy to justify

 

[djacobs629]

Please make any new bags coming out compatible with the K4 frame. Love that thing.

This would be ideal for all current K4 owners. I would think this would be the case

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

K4x will be worth waiting for if you are a mountain hunter. The prototype bags that I’ve been using, as well as the latest that Steve has in that picture, are so dialed now. More minimal than the current K4 offerings, while still being very functional. The K4x frame is dimensionally the same as a K4, except that it weighs significantly less while maintaining the same rigidity and performance. Bags are completely cross compatible. They are not Xpac, DCf or Ultra fabric, but one that outperforms all of those. EXO is going to absolutely knock it out of the park with this pack.

 

[camelcluch]

My K2 2000 is my number 1 bag. I also have a K4 5000 but the K2 gets the call 70% of the time.

 

[Nine Banger]

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Looks like some K3 elements put in to reduce the amount of zippers.

Did he call Form and tell him "you were right..."?

 

[greyghostnw]

2 pounds is massive for mountain hunting, especially solo. Getting older you put much value in being able to be efficient in high country terrain and still be motivated to stay the course. I like the k2 bag layout the best as far as side pockets and front. The k4 didn’t do anything for me, the side pocket zippers was a no go…been waiting for this lighter set up hope the waits worth it. 2 pounds less is more than welcome.

 

[HighUintas]

Where is this 2lbs less information coming from? I haven't been able to find that mentioned anywhere but this thread

 

[Puldo Bruce]

Where is this 2lbs less information coming from? I haven't been able to find that mentioned anywhere but this thread

It’s been mentioned in the podcast a couple of times. I haven’t seen or heard it anywhere else.

 

[greyghostnw]

It’s been mentioned in the podcast a couple of times. I haven’t seen or heard it anywhere else.

Steve stated in a recent moose oil tag pack list vid that it should be 2 pounds less

 

[HunterGatherer]

Still rocking the K2 with 3600 bag. Checked out my buddies k4 and didn’t feel like there were any major design improvements. Maybe it carries a load better but I’ll wait for more reviews before I pony up another $700