Exo Mountain K4?

[Mark at EXO]

Will there be a BRO version of the k4?

It is certainly something we'd like to do and have talked with them about from a design perspective. We (Exo and BRO) have just been so busy that we haven't finalized the design yet.

 

[sr80]

@roosiebull @sr80 Here is a closer look at the lumbar pad fabric...

It is from SuperFabric. There is a 600D poly base that is abrasion and water-resistant, then has the raised texture for a breathable grip.

thank you sir! Definitely looks comfortable and different from anything ive used before.

 

[roosiebull]

@roosiebull @sr80 Here is a closer look at the lumbar pad fabric...

It is from SuperFabric. There is a 600D poly base that is abrasion and water-resistant, then has the raised texture for a breathable grip.

I was curious if it would breathe a little better with those gripper dots, obviously the waist belt will always be trapping some heat no matter what because it’s always fairly tight, and there is no way around it, but that’s cool

I bet it’s a little easier on clothes too, in September I’m almost always in a single layer of merino chasing roosies, and that’s where all of my merino shirts wear out is from being constantly trapped under the lumbar pad and get wore thin, and the holes usually start by the edges of the lumbar pad… again, doesn’t matter, but I do like the little details incorporated into the k4…. All of the thought put into this system is really cool.

Most packs I can pick out at Lea a few things that I think “too bad they didn’t do this” but I can’t seem to see anything on the k4, kinda the opposite. You guys outdid yourselves

 

[Millwood21]

What are the dimensions on the hip belt pouches? Anyone know off hand?

 

[Mark at EXO]

What are the dimensions on the hip belt pouches? Anyone know off hand?

7" x 5" x 2"

 

[Millwood21]

7" x 5" x 2"

Awesome thanks for that quick response! Will they still come with velcro backing inside?

 

[Mark at EXO]

Awesome thanks for that quick response! Will they still come with velcro backing inside?

No velcro inside. We only used that on K3 for the Cartridge Insert and we are not making that specific option for K4. We do have some new cartridge carry options in mind for the MOLLE though.

 

[tony]

S&S boys are on Joseph Von Benedict’s podcast talking packs and set up. Well worth a listen.
Great information Mark and Steve!

 

[Phil87]

S&S boys are on Joseph Von Benedict’s podcast talking packs and set up. Well worth a listen.
Great information Mark and Steve!

Is his podcast on Spotify? I searched it up but didn't see it

 

[Justin Crossley]

No velcro inside. We only used that on K3 for the Cartridge Insert and we are not making that specific option for K4. We do have some new cartridge carry options in mind for the MOLLE though.

Don't worry about all the other accessories....

I need a rifle carrier designed to use the water bottle mounting location. And it needs to be bigger than the K3 rifle carrier so I can get the butt in and out easier.

 

[huntnful]

Is his podcast on Spotify? I searched it up but didn't see it

Yeah it is. “Backcountry Hunting Podcast”

 

[Mark at EXO]

Don't worry about all the other accessories....

I need a rifle carrier designed to use the water bottle mounting location. And it needs to be bigger than the K3 rifle carrier so I can get the butt in and out easier.

We have something in the works, and can definitely do an option for larger stocks.

 

[PRC]

Don't worry about all the other accessories....

I need a rifle carrier designed to use the water bottle mounting location. And it needs to be bigger than the K3 rifle carrier so I can get the butt in and out easie

Check out the slik sling

 

[BroccoliRob]

We have something in the works, and can definitely do an option for larger stocks.

That Squadron fabric seems like it would be perfect for a Gunbearer-style bucket/carrier!

 

[Justin Crossley]

Check out the slik sling

I published the review that Jared wrote for us on that one. Looks cool but not what I'm looking for.

The K4 has a single row of laser cut molle toward the back of the belt, supported by an internal plastic piece. It's the perfect place to support the weight of a rifle since it spreads the load out very effectively. The Kifaru Gunbearer would be perfect for that spot if it used single molle instead of double.

 

[Jauwater]

Yup, really like what I’m seeing. Probably gonna have to give this one a try…

 

[ThorM465]

How water resistant are these packs? Should we pack a rain cover with it ?

 

[Justin Crossley]

How water resistant are these packs? Should we pack a rain cover with it ?

They are very water resistant. I never use rain covers. All they do is fill up with water at the bottom.

 

[twall13]

I published the review that Jared wrote for us on that one. Looks cool but not what I'm looking for.

The K4 has a single row of laser cut molle toward the back of the belt, supported by an internal plastic piece. It's the perfect place to support the weight of a rifle since it spreads the load out very effectively. The Kifaru Gunbearer would be perfect for that spot if it used single molle instead of double.

Agreed, I'd love to see a solution like this. My only real complaint with the Kifaru Gunbearer is that the weight directly on the hip belt gets uncomfortable over time. A design like that but with the weight being transferred across the entire hip belt like they have designed for the water bottle sounds perfect.

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[rclouse79]

Agreed, I'd love to see a solution like this. My only real complaint with the Kifaru Gunbearer is that the weight directly on the hip belt gets uncomfortable over time. A design like that but with the weight being transferred across the entire hip belt like they have designed for the water bottle sounds perfect.

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I posted this in a different thread. I was about to cut the double attachment off my gun bearer lower and sew on a single 1 inch webbing, but I found running both straps on the exo rifle sling through one buckle attached to where the shoulder strap meets the belt worked well. It is also easy to attach the kifaru upper to the molle on the shoulder strap with a piece of webbing and a couple triglides.