EXO K4x

[MDX8277]

Has anyone heard any negatives for the EXo K4X? Im getting a new pack this year. Currently have a Badlands MRK 3 (3300 cu in) with a 20 liter (1200 cu in) bag that I put between the pontoons to get enough room to pack in but its tight. I thought the k4x 5000 would get a little more room and save quite a bit of weight.

 

[MDX8277]

I'm reallty hoping I get selected for the July early run of them!!

 

[hammer0419]

They are not out yet so...... If a few ounce savings is so important. I would cut the weight elsewhere in your gear. Buy a K4. HIGHLY PROVEN PACK!!

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Supposed to around 2lb with bag and frame.
No one knows but a few testers.
Won’t be long and will hear something.
I’m going to sell my k4 to my buddy and pick one up if there 2lbs different total in a 5000 plus bag.
If only a lb ill keep my k4.

 

[NMNomad]

I'm reallty hoping I get selected for the July early run of them!!

You and me both! Good luck!

 

[Split toe]

Has anyone heard any negatives for the EXo K4X? Im getting a new pack this year. Currently have a Badlands MRK 3 (3300 cu in) with a 20 liter (1200 cu in) bag that I put between the pontoons to get enough room to pack in but its tight. I thought the k4x 5000 would get a little more room and save quite a bit of weight.

Anything that Exo puts out will be an upgrade over that pack.

 

[sprinklerguy208]

I've got a k4 and came from a badlands like yours. I did 120 pound rear quarter on the k4 last year and It felt like less then a 50 pound load I did on my old pack. You'll be in for a treat either way

 

[Sled]

I've got a k4 and came from a badlands like yours. I did 120 pound rear quarter on the k4 last year and It felt like less then a 50 pound load I did on my old pack. You'll be in for a treat either way

This is why I moved on from a first edition badlands 2200 and the kuiu pro icon pro I've been in since. I've been eyeing a k4 but the weight has held me off. Maybe the k4x is the fix.

 

[Amnesiac]

Supposed to around 2lb with bag and frame.
No one knows but a few testers.
Won’t be long and will hear something.
I’m going to sell my k4 to my buddy and pick one up if there 2lbs different total in a 5000 plus bag.
If only a lb ill keep my k4.

It says on the pre-order page that Mark posted it’s a 1lb difference.

“These K4x prototype packs will be about 1lb lighter than existing K4 packs of the same size.”

 

[Green-Up]

I believe they intend to offer simplified bags at full launch that cut weight even further.

 

[C Bow]

Would like to see one top load no Zipper out of some waterproof material for a simple no nonsense pack for old people

 

[jaybeez]

This is why I moved on from a first edition badlands 2200 and the kuiu pro icon pro I've been in since. I've been eyeing a k4 but the weight has held me off. Maybe the k4x is the fix.

Icon 6 3500 $983 2.31kg v k4 3500 2.495kg $675?
That is a rough 185g

 

[tipsntails7]

Icon 6 3500 $983 2.31kg v k4 3500 2.495kg $675?
That is a rough 185g

Why do you have the icon 6 as 983 dollars? It’s 600.

 

[jaybeez]

I just asked google? They're not especially available here, and the other prices in the search are $us, but maybe kuiu sold off their site in $au.

 

[tipsntails7]

View attachment 1086847I just asked google? They're not especially available here, and the other prices in the search are $us, but maybe kuiu sold off their site in $au.

Ya that number is wrong, not sure where google is pulling that but it’s 600 on the KUIU site.

 

[abbrown]

I'm gonna have a K4 5000 full set up to sell in a bit over a month when I get my hands on a K4x, if anyone might be interested in a used option.

 

[isleofGough]

I imagine others will want to sell their k4 systems, but just remember that the K4 has a fairly long history of reliability and works great. In thorns, I've not seen a better material than heavy weight cordura. The seams hold up and I haven't seen many failures from wear and tear. The newer fabrics are new: not much information on reliability in the real world.

I plan to buy a K4x but I won't give up many of my tried and true older systems anytime soon.

 

[Stud Duck]

I'm gonna have a K4 5000 full set up to sell in a bit over a month when I get my hands on a K4x, if anyone might be interested in a used option.

Let me know on your pack; I'm currently trolling for a K4.