EXO K4x

[swarovskicoues]

anyone have a link or something i can read on the k4x model?

 

[jaybeez]

anyone have a link or something i can read on the k4x model?

Not really, it's still in testing.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

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 I’ll keep my k4.

I’ve been using a 6k cu in prototype for the last couple seasons that weighs 26 oz total for the bag & lid. Total weight with prototype K4x frame came in less than 4.5 lbs. It’s pretty stripped down and minimal, but absolutely gives up no load carrying ability at all.

 

[swarovskicoues]

is it similar fabric like the stone glacier terminus?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

is it similar fabric like the stone glacier terminus?

Yes and no. Same genre of ultralight sailcloth materials, but will be more durable.

 

[Amnesiac]

I’ve been using a 6k cu in prototype for the last couple seasons that weighs 26 oz total for the bag & lid. Total weight with prototype K4x frame came in less than 4.5 lbs. It’s pretty stripped down and minimal, but absolutely gives up no load carrying ability at all.

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That second picture goes hard.

 

[Green-Up]

Yes and no. Same genre of ultralight sailcloth materials, but will be more durable.

This is purely speculative on my part of course; but the fabric in your photos looks a lot like UltraX of some sort, from Challenge. If so, I don't think that's the same fabric that's going to be used in K4x.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

This is purely speculative on my part of course; but the fabric in your photos looks a lot like UltraX of some sort, from Challenge. If so, I don't think that's the same fabric that's going to be used in K4x.

Good eye. It is Challenge Ultra in that prototype, but Steve is going with another fabric that he found to be better. I’ve yet to try one of those yet, but I expect to have one before heading to Kodiak in late July. @Antares

 

[SkunkCabbage]

I was going to say that doesn’t look like the one we are expecting in terms of fabric. I was going to ask @B_Reynolds_AK is that early prototype have all the same features as the existing K4 bag?

I’m pretty excited to get mine for sheep opener

 

[repins05]

What makes the x stripped down versus the k4? Less pockets etc?

 

[Green-Up]

What makes the x stripped down versus the k4? Less pockets etc?

They're using different materials altogether to cut weight in general. In addition, all indications are that there will be ultralight bag options available at launch to cut more weight. I'm sure these will be simplified bags. Just getting rid of a lot of the zippers on a 5000 bag would save a handful of ounces.

 

[oregelkhntr]

If anyone is planning to upgrade and sell their k4 3600, I will gladly take it off your hands.

 

[The Ri Guy]

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I've been considering a Barney's Yukon UL...but damn that is sexy and would be a lot more practical for my average hunt...

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I've been considering a Barney's Yukon UL...but damn that is sexy and would be a lot more practical for my average hunt...

To be honest you really need to narrow your use case down, because the Yukon and a K4x couldn’t be further apart on the spectrum.

 

[The Ri Guy]

To be honest you really need to narrow your use case down, because the Yukon and a K4x couldn’t be further apart on the spectrum.

Barney’s would be vastly overkill for my average hunt, I really just want to try a pack with that material or similar being in the PNW.

Watching this eagerly, wasn’t aware the K4X was a thing until this morning!

 

[Aperventure]

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.

I don't think anybody has bought one yet.

 

[Snowhunter11]

The finished version won’t be available until 2027.

 

[MDX8277]

I don't think anybody has bought one yet.

I just knew there were several prototypes out but the other thread had a lot of info.

 

[roosiebull]

I’m really excited about the X, but my k4 has been too good of a system to get rid of, I’m for sure buying an X in 27, and figuring I will put longer stays on my k4 frame and turning it into a hauling frame… probably the crib/with a couple hip belt pouches and the Nalgene holder

Exo has made great packs since the beginning, but it seems like the years of knowledge and experience building packs, their momentum has been really impressive lately, putting themselves apart from the rest of the “pack” (pun intended)

I am looking forward to the X