Exo Mountain K4?

[Juan_ID]

Have now packed a whole boned out mule deer….. The shoulder strap comfort really stuck out to me on this pack out, as well as the stability.

On the way out I went ahead and snapped a photo of the load lifter angle after about 30 minutes of packing. I’m 18.5-19 torso, 5’8” and this is a 23.5” frame with 3600 bag, for reference. Note I can actually transfer weight to the front of my shoulders (ie lift) even at that stay length.

What I’d like to know is how is there not a spec of blood on that white bag?! What kind of game bag is that?

I am kind of torn, meant to call exo the other day and forgot. I am about 5’8 with a 18-19” torso and had planed on ordering the 25” frame, now I’m wondering if I should get the 23.5”?

 

[MT_Wyatt]

What I’d like to know is how is there not a spec of blood on that white bag?! What kind of game bag is that?

I am kind of torn, meant to call exo the other day and forgot. I am about 5’8 with a 18-19” torso and had planed on ordering the 25” frame, now I’m wondering if I should get the 23.5”?

I think 25” would be no problem at all honestly. Their chart is 50/50 for our height on frame length. I’ve been wanting to try a 25” just to see honestly, and a buddy just picked one up.

That’s the Stone Glacier load cell bag. It drains at the bottom, but meat bags go in there to keep the blood from soaking through. Handy option, although I’ve done without it as well.

 

[Juan_ID]

I think 25” would be no problem at all honestly. Their chart is 50/50 for our height on frame length. I’ve been wanting to try a 25” just to see honestly, and a buddy just picked one up.

That’s the Stone Glacier load cell bag. It drains at the bottom, but meat bags go in there to keep the blood from soaking through. Handy option, although I’ve done without it as well.

I think I’ll go 25” if I need shorter I can cut them down, and good to know on the load cell bag. Thanks

 

[prm]

I think I’ll go 25” if I need shorter I can cut them down, and good to know on the load cell bag. Thanks

Going between the 23.5 and 25 requires a new frame upper as well.

 

[Juan_ID]

Going between the 23.5 and 25 requires a new frame upper as well.

@Mark at EXO any idea if I could take a 25” upper and use it with a cut 24” stay? I do believe my k3 was a tall frame that I used without the extensions so I think I’m going to be fine with the 25” k4 but it’s nice to have options Now that I think about it, without the extensions it’s around 24” I believe.

 

[Mark at EXO]

@Mark at EXO any idea if I could take a 25” upper and use it with a cut 24” stay? I do believe my k3 was a tall frame that I used without the extensions so I think I’m going to be fine with the 25” k4 but it’s nice to have options Now that I think about it, without the extensions it’s around 24” I believe.

If you were on a Tall K3, you should love the 25" K4. Both were 25" and the K4 has better head clearance in general.

To answer the first question, yes, you can trim 25" stays down to around 24-24.5" inches and use a tall upper. There are even ways to trim the upper itself, if needed.

 

[Juan_ID]

If you were on a Tall K3, you should love the 25" K4. Both were 25" and the K4 has better head clearance in general.

To answer the first question, yes, you can trim 25" stays down to around 24-24.5" inches and use a tall upper. There are even ways to trim the upper itself, if needed.

I was on a tall k3 but with frame plugs in place rather than the extensions.

 

[hilltop23]

If I wanted the shortest frame/bag height combo possible, would the 3600 no lid and 22" stays be best (better than the 2200)? I have a very short torso and am in thick stuff alot so I don't really want a tall frame. Also, is that combo good for day trips or is it too cumbersome compared to a frameless/internal pack.

 

[roosiebull]

If I wanted the shortest frame/bag height combo possible, would the 3600 no lid and 22" stays be best (better than the 2200)? I have a very short torso and am in thick stuff alot so I don't really want a tall frame. Also, is that combo good for day trips or is it too cumbersome compared to a frameless/internal pack.

Yes, no lid 3600 will be the shortest.

It will not be cumbersome at all for day trips

 

[gearguywb]

Looking for recommendations.

Currently use a SG (5,000 or so) that works very well. Used it a couple of different times now for elk pack outs. Not really a fan of the load shelf and am really not a fan of how the lid ists on the frame.

Looking to move to the K4, probably with two bags. One for day hunts (2200), to carry spotter, tripod, spare clothes, etc.

I also have a sheep hunt coming up next year. Looking at the 5,000 for that. I dont carry a lot of ‘extra” stuff. 20 years in the military at least taught me not to pack stuff I didn’t need (travel light…freeze at night )

Thoughts?