Exo Mountain Gear pack

[HuskerWhitetails]

First time elk hunting in Montana mountains with a pack. Looking at either the K3 3200 or 4800. I want something adequate for mostl likely 1-3 day hunt at a time but nothing so bitch that I’m swimming in it. Either the price I’m trying to find something in the middle that would work for the shorter hunts but yet also be able go for 3-5 days In the future. To me it looks like for not much more weight or size you gain a lot more room with the 4800? What’s everyone’s thoughts? Thx

 

[wnelson14]

The owner of Exo does 10 day sheep hunts in the 3200. Either will work, both compact down for day use.

 

[Lvthntitall]

4800

 

[HuskerWhitetails]

That’s good to know. Thanks for the info!

 

[Jbxl20]

Get a 4800 or 6400.
I have a 3200 and a 6400. If your doing any type of multi day trip I would take the 6400. I can fit all my gear in my 3200. Room for food is the main concern.

 

[TX_Diver]

I have a 4800 and never thought it was too big for day hunts.

Probably selling it this year if you're interested. Trying a kifaru 22 mag that a buddy turned me onto.

 

[HuskerWhitetails]

4800

I have a 4800 and never thought it was too big for day hunts.

Probably selling it this year if you're interested. Trying a kifaru 22 mag that a buddy turned me onto.

I have a 4800 and never thought it was too big for day hunts.

Probably selling it this year if you're interested. Trying a kifaru 22 mag that a buddy turned me onto.

Let me know the details on it

 

[Ebby]

4800 for sure. Cinches down to same size as 3200 but a lot more room when you need it. If you have to carry food and water then you will really appreciate the space. I actually just bought a 6400 bag because I wanted more room and they compress down so well.

Lee

 

[HuskerWhitetails]

4800 for sure. Cinches down to same size as 3200 but a lot more room when you need it. If you have to carry food and water then you will really appreciate the space. I actually just bought a 6400 bag because I wanted more room and they compress down so well.

Lee

I didn’t really look at the 6400 to much but your the 2nd person to say that so I will definitely look at that bag as well. Thx

 

[Fins_N_Tines]

One thing to keep in mind is the dimensions. As much as I like the 6400 is deeper than it’s wider. So full the load will be further away from your back especially if you have meat in the load shelf.

 

[Gone4Days]

1000% get the 4800 for 3 reasons… the 4800 is bigger. You can always go bigger but can’t go smaller. The 4800 compresses down small (see video) and the 4800 has the front horseshoe access.

 

[JeffRaines]

I'm gonna throw in a third opinion:

Get the 6400.

Somewhat recently I was making a similar decision(with SG bags though) and decided on the big 7900.

The weight savings is minimal between the sizes. The price difference is minimal. Most of the bags will collapse down for a "daypack" mode... but none of them will expand if you need it... and then you're out there spending $250-$300 on a different bag.

Just buy the big one and be done with it.

 

[Jbxl20]

We decided to do a local backpack hunt in a state forest for 2 nights. Rifle season mid December. I had my 6400 loaded for a 2 night trip. Rifle, saddle gear, climbing sticks. Real food, a couple beers, axe. Etc. get a big one.

 

[sneaky]

The owner of Exo does 10 day sheep hunts in the 3200. Either will work, both compact down for day use.

Splitting part of his gear with his friend/ guide too if you listened close to his pack video. He can't fit another thing in that pack either. He also put an empty water bladder in it for the video. Gonna be real tight once he puts water in that. His packing would have been much simpler using a 4800, but Steve chases ounces.

 

[ghostrider272]

Went with the 4800 after having both the 3200 and 4800. Ease of access and ability to reduce the4800 down were the key reasons for me.

 

[Rob5589]

You can do all that in the 4800 easily.

 

[mlgc20]

It depends on your gear. I can easily hunt for a week out of the 3200. I have the 4800 and 6400, but I don't need that much space too often. I do like the horseshoe zipper setup of the 4800. But, still overall prefer the size of the 3200.

 

[Paul J]

First time elk hunting in Montana mountains with a pack. Looking at either the K3 3200 or 4800. I want something adequate for mostl likely 1-3 day hunt at a time but nothing so bitch that I’m swimming in it. Either the price I’m trying to find something in the middle that would work for the shorter hunts but yet also be able go for 3-5 days In the future. To me it looks like for not much more weight or size you gain a lot more room with the 4800? What’s everyone’s thoughts? Thx

4800 is very versatile and packs down small, but sure the 3200 would do the trick as well.

 

[Rob5589]

I just looked up the EXO packs because, honestly I didn't know what they were. I chocked on my coffee! $600 is a lot of frog skins!!:shock:

All the top tier packs are an expense; Exo, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, etc. But you're buying a high quality piece that will handle heavy loads and last a multitude of seasons.

 

[Jbxl20]

I just looked up the EXO packs because, honestly I didn't know what they were. I chocked on my coffee! $600 is a lot of frog skins!!:shock:

All the top tier packs are an expense; Exo, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, etc. But you're buying a high quality piece that will handle heavy loads and last a multitude of seasons.

That’s weird since you just posted you have an EXO k2 in another thread?

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