Exo k4 question - spotter and bipod

[repins05]

Exo k4 question. Thinking bout a 5000.

Can you comfortably stuff your pack full and still use the side zip pocket for a compact spotter while using the outside pocket for a tripod.

Was reading a few other posts with a user saying it wasn’t working well for them in regards to the two outside pockets.

 

[Humanmack]

Also looking for an answer. I guess you kind of have to determine "comfortably stuffed".

 

[JNDEER]

I have not tried it, but if the inside is stuffed with non-hard material and you use a 50mm spotter than I will say yes. If its stuff with firm hard material it could be a challenge. anything larger then a 50mm may be a challenge.

Using the outside water bottle holder pocket is not problem for a tripod, shooting sticks etc even when the pack is stuffed full.

I believe EXO changed the outer edge tube pocket design compared to other generation model bags that allowed for a full bag and you would still have room to fill up the outer pockets.

 

[repins05]

thx

 

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[CarterHunt]

I do - I have a K4 5000 and carry my ATC in the zip pocket and tripod on the same side. Haven't noticed any problems

 

[ljalberta]

If the pack is full, and then you’re jamming a spotter in the zip pocket and trying to fit the tripod in the outer pocket on the same side, it’s not ideal.

It works with a small 55mm spotter, (straight is easier), but as the spotters get bigger everything is tight. I had a Swaro Ats 65 in the side pocket during bear season, but I didn’t try and get the tripod in the outer pocket on that side. In that case I would just strap my spotter to the pack using the strap and don’t worry about the feet being in a pocket.

I will say that usually I just use external straps for my tripod anyway and don’t bother with trying to sneak the feet in a pocket.

 

[CarterHunt]

I think I misunderstood - I do exactly what @ljalberta does. Compact spotter goes in the outer zip pocket and tripod goes strapped to the pack with its feet in the little pouch thing.

 

[sr80]

I had my 5500 stuffed with gear for a 10 day sheep hunt, was easily still able to put my swaro 65 ATS in the side zip pock.