Zbo93
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@Savagenut I had a 2200, I picked up a 5000 + a lid
Thank you guys! Been lurking this thread for a long while trying to resist temptation, but that discount code broke me
Thanks guys! We'll get you tracking info ASAP!Another order placed. I was waiting for the once a year sale but pulled the trigger as soon as I saw this thread. 5000 ordered. For my hunting the 3600 was probably sufficient but I usually carry too much food and my sleeping bag is a little larger than most so I went with the 5000.
Snagged a 3600. Excited to try it outQuick reminder — final days for the RS20 discount code. Once the public sale starts on Monday, you'll still be able to get the same 20% discount (no code required then), but shipping times will be delayed.
Again, we really appreciate the support of you guys here and I am glad we were able to prioritize your orders to ship before the public sale goes live.
Have a great weekend!
Not sure if you talked with me or Jake, but there are several questions I usually ask when guys are trying to decide between frame heights. I know just reading your message that I would generally recommend 25" simply because you just said you plan to use a 7200. When you get into that bigger/taller bag, the longer frame stays will help stabilize that bag's load as it extends vertically.I'm just under 5' 8". I could go 23.5" or 25". When I called Exo they said most guys are happy with 25" at my height. I'm split between whether I prioritize head clearance or heavy load capabilities. I've got a 26" in the SG X-Curve and the clearance does bother me some. I've got a 24" Kifaru and it seems to be an okay height. I would have gone with the 23.5" but Exo customer service has me second guessing. No changing stays as I'm right in between. If I was told that the 25" wasn't going to make a huge difference in load baring then I would just go with the 23.5" stays. For reference, I'm going to order the 2200 and 7200.
I’m very similar except shorter torso and use a 23.5” which works, but what Mark is saying about the 7200 makes a lot of sense. I’ve actually been thinking of testing the 25 in the off season.I am 5-8, relatively longer torso, shorter legs. I had a 23.5 and switched to a 25. I would go with 25 if I bought another.
I’m 5’8” and have both the 23.5” and 25” frame. If I could only have one I’d get the 25” for the long trips and heavy loads. That being said, I actually use the 23.5” more often such as on short trips and day hunts.I’m very similar except shorter torso and use a 23.5” which works, but what Mark is saying about the 7200 makes a lot of sense. I’ve actually been thinking of testing the 25 in the off season.
The 26” SG is excessive on me, so I steered towards shorter. I can get plenty of lift with my harness. K4 rides high on the body though too.
It wasn't you Mark. I was thining the same thing with the 7200 so I ordered the 25". If I don't like the 25" whats my recourse? Buy another frame? What's the simplest remedy?Not sure if you talked with me or Jake, but there are several questions I usually ask when guys are trying to decide between frame heights. I know just reading your message that I would generally recommend 25" simply because you just said you plan to use a 7200. When you get into that bigger/taller bag, the longer frame stays will help stabilize that bag's load as it extends vertically.
Sounds good. Spend some time with the pack under weight to evaluate the frame height. If we want to go shorter there are options we could chat about then. If you're considering that, the first step (after you've done the fitting) and spent some time under weight, would be to send us photos of you wearing the loaded pack.It wasn't you Mark. I was thining the same thing with the 7200 so I ordered the 25". If I don't like the 25" whats my recourse? Buy another frame? What's the simplest remedy?
I also was right on the verge of a Medium or a Small belt but in my experience I'm much closer to bottoming out so I went with the small. So hard without trying them on. I'm excited though! I've never tried exo. I'm hoping it will be easier on my aging back.