Exo Mountain K4?

[Seak_angler]

This is gonna sound pretty silly but Is there anyone on this thread that would trade a coyote brown 5000 set up for the same in ranger green? 3 hipbelt Accessories included. Medium belt. 25” frame.

I’m Still open to trade for a ranger green set up lol

 

[MT_Wyatt]

I just wanted to drop a comment in on lumbar pad - certainly concur there's a real difference after some break in. This k4 system really seems like it molds to your body the more you use it under weight. I think the "too much" lumbar pressure thing does kind of relieve itself after a decent bit of time.

 

[sr80]

I am still loving my K4/5000. Perfect setup for me, from day hunts to 10+ day sheep hunts. Usually after owning a pack for a year my eyes start to wander at something new but i have had zero desire to do that.

 

[passinggas33]

For some reason I can’t find it and thought I saw it on this thread, but didn’t somebody put a fusion bag on a Ranger green frame? If so, can somebody repost the picture???

 

[twall13]

For some reason I can’t find it and thought I saw it on this thread, but didn’t somebody put a fusion bag on a Ranger green frame? If so, can somebody repost the picture???

I haven't posted a photo but I do have that combo. If I remember I'll post one tonight when I get home.

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[passinggas33]

I haven't posted a photo but I do have that combo. If I remember I'll post one tonight when I get home.

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That would be awesome. Thank you!

 

[twall13]

For some reason I can’t find it and thought I saw it on this thread, but didn’t somebody put a fusion bag on a Ranger green frame? If so, can somebody repost the picture???

Not the greatest lighting but here you go.

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[passinggas33]

Not the greatest lighting but here you go.

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Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed to see.

 

[JUGHEAD]

This thread is gold for a rookie trying to decide which pack to get for my first elk hunt. Thanks all!

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Just did a mountain goat hunt in SEAK with the K4 7200. We had a 5 hour pack out, and I had half the goat meat in the load shelf and full camp in the main bag. My hunting partner (that got the goat) snapped a photo of us during a particularly fun period, which is cropped to show the pack, forgot to get a photo on the ground.

It was truly impressive how the suspension handled, and how that lumbar pad/belt stays parked. Setting up the load was super easy, and having the extra compression straps on the frame really helped control the meat height within my load cell bag (ie would not let it slip to the bottom).

Another standout, since it rained every single day measured in “inches” (new concept for me) was the dry bag liner. That worked very, very well in practice. Having the extra side pockets, back sleeve and stretch pocket really came in handy.

After some heavier field use, ALL about this pack.

 

[passinggas33]

My mods to pack….
Love my K4 and the way it carries weight. But as for bags, I’m not a fan of lids, especially on my “day pack”. But I like that bag, just needed the 2200 to be just a bit bigger. As there are times it’s just a little tight. With a spotter, tripod, puffy, rain gear. You get the picture. So I made this little mod.

Added 2 clip on lid buckles from SG and an access bag. Gives me quite bit of room for my lightweight stuff that was taking up space. Pretty easy add on. And the Ranger greens are pretty close. If I’m not needing the extra space, just unclip it and leave it in the truck. Adds just a few ounces but about 500in3 more, and now the size is just right for Goldilocks.

I’m also a fan of a scabbard, particularly for the way that I hunt. When I ride my bike I want my weight centered the best I can. I also do a lot of my hiking in the dark, with trekking poles, where I don’t need off centered weight. So I took an add on eberlestock gun scabbard and put it between the bag and the frame. Tucked the muzzle part between the bottom straps, used the two straps on the frame and sandwiched it in between. I also added two gatekeepers from seek outside that I had laying around to really secure the bag to the frame. And again the Ranger green close enough to still look nice. If I am ever able to kill something I still think I can sandwich the meat between the scabbard and the bag and get the first load out. Then pull off the scabbard and put on the meat shelf.

I know this won’t work for some people and others may think I’m crazy. But for the way I hunt, these additions have been awesome and I just wanted to share them with anybody that it could be useful.

 

[Zbo93]

Is the 3600 worth the upgrade over the 2200?

 

[twall13]

Is the 3600 worth the upgrade over the 2200?

Depends on your needs and preferences. I personally like it better and feel it is more versatile. I still own both, but generally prefer the 3600 for the stretch pocket, extra small pockets in the side stretch pockets, and I even prefer the opening over the horseshoe zipper but that is totally a personal preference. For me, I like it as a day pack and can still get a few days out of it on a backpack hunt. The 2200 is strictly a day pack for me and it's pretty sleek for that but that's only if I really want to keep things compact and tight.

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[Fever Buck]

Is the 3600 worth the upgrade over the 2200?

I’ve found the best combo to be a 2200 and a 5000. Just buy one frame and run whatever bag makes sense. Day hunts I go with the 2200 and everything else I take the 5000. Seems to be a decent combo.

 

[Mark at EXO]

I’ve found the best combo to be a 2200 and a 5000. Just buy one frame and run whatever bag makes sense. Day hunts I go with the 2200 and everything else I take the 5000. Seems to be a decent combo.

For guys who want, or would consider owning a 2-bag system at any point, this is the way.

 

[Zbo93]

@Mark at EXO so for an eastern whitetail guy same thing?

The 3600 has some features I like vs the 2200 (currently have) and vice versa.

 

[Mark at EXO]

@Mark at EXO so for an eastern whitetail guy same thing?

The 3600 has some features I like vs the 2200 (currently have) and vice versa.

If any customer is ever considering owning two bags, I encourage them to not own two bags next to each other in size (such as having a 2200 and a 3600, or a 3600 and a 5000). If you 'skip a bag' in your two-bag setup (2200 with a 5000, or a 3600 with a 7200), you just end up with more versatility and less overlap for your investment.

If someone is investing their hard-earned money in two bags from us, I just want them to have the most use and versatility possible.

 

[Marty]

@Mark at EXO: solid advice on the two bag system!

I originally had a 5K and it would meet 80% of my needs. The remaining 20% use case was family camping, true extended hunts (beyond 10 days), and additional optional items like packrafts or arctic conditions.

I ended up exchanging my 5k for the 7.2K and 3.6K bag; very happy with this decision. The 3.6K bag will be the daily driver but when I really need the space, I can jump up to the 7.2K bag.

 

[ThorM465]

Have y'all considered developing something like a diamondback hammer holster for carrying a hatchet/small axe with your pack? Their hammer holster truly is a game changer for tool belts. I think it would work incredibly well for carrying an axe into base camp with your pack. Put me down for one for carrying my ESEE bushcraft axe.

 

[Prest0npage]

Torn between this Exo K4 and the Kuiu system. I’ve never seen a Exo in person but have been impressed with the Kuiu bags.