Exo Mountain K4?

[92xj]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

 

[Roger17]

I've been waiting on this sale to upgrade my pack. Ordered a 5000 system and a 2200 bag, plus some other stuff. Been saving up the pennies for just such an occasion as this. That's a lot of pennies, but well spent. Thanks Exo for doing the sale!

 

[Schmo]

If I can get someone to buy my Terminus I’ll be in too!

 

[JP_PutterButt]

UPDATE — We kicked the auto-discount on early. Don't worry about entering EARLY20, as the 20% discount will now be applied automatically, while supplies last.

Mark I've been looking forward to this sale for a year now, I've been stashing a little bit of cash away to be able to get my very first pack for hunting this year. I couldn't be happier to now be able to say I will own a exo pack!
Thanks for all you guys do!

 

[Lawnboi]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

You’re probably not getting a bull elk quarter in a 5000 bone in. Deboned would be hard enough.

I was a die hard meat in the bag guy but with the exo it’s easier to sandwich it and it’s more secure without adding a bunch of crap. They made the system usable. The frame also has a taper to it, which keeps meat between from sliding down. After packing a lot of animals with a kifaru that was the most noticeable thing with meat on my back.

 

[mtnbound]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

No to putting a quarter into the 5k bag, and I don't believe the 7200 will make any difference either. The EXO isn't designed that way.

 

[svivian]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

With the way the k4 is designed I think you would spend more time fighting it In the bag then just separating the frame.

That said I think bone in the 5000 would be tight.

 

[Idaboy]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

Would ask Exo. IMHO I would not recommend. Simple to put meat against these frames, as they are designed
, and will carry weight WAAAY more comfortably. Unless you put something else in bottom you're gonna get a bunch of weight low in the pack, everything will sag. Would not rec doing it that way.

 

[Idaboy]

Does a bull elk rear, bone in quarter drop easily into the 5000, or do you fight it a lot to get it to squeeze in or would the 7200 would be a better option?

I’m one of the weird ones and always throws meat in the bag instead of between bag and frame.

Would ask Exo. IMHO I would not recommend. Simple to put meat against these frames, as they are designed
, and will carry weight WAAAY more comfortably. Unless you put something else in bottom you're gonna get a bunch of weight low in the pack, everything will sag. Would not rec doing it that way

 

[Mark at EXO]

Mark I've been looking forward to this sale for a year now, I've been stashing a little bit of cash away to be able to get my very first pack for hunting this year. I couldn't be happier to now be able to say I will own a exo pack!
Thanks for all you guys do!

Thanks, JP! Super cool to hear. Not just because we sold a pack, but because you guys trust us with your hard-earned dollars. Thank you!

 

[RojoGrande]

I'm in. I've been wanting a new pack for a few years. My most recent elk pack out this past week made me pull the trigger. My older pack was never all that good a hauling heavy for me. Great timing on the sale.

 

[Lawnboi]

The k4 is a hell of a value at 20% off…. Almost too much.

 

[Schmo]

The k4 is a hell of a value at 20% off…. Almost too much.

I know, don’t rub it in. Someone needs to buy my Terminus!

 

[Lawnboi]

I know, don’t rub it in. Someone needs to buy my Terminus!

Good luck, I damn near had to give mine away.

Was super happy with the exo this fall. Having owned kifaru and SG, it’s apparent that the exo guys put some serious thought into every aspect of the frame.

 

[outdoor_matt]

Picked up a 2200 bag to compliment my 7200! Looking forward to a more streamlined day hunt option. Also looking forward to trying the clamshell design with that bag. Fantastic deal, even for us Canadians.

 

[AZBG]

K4 5000 and a 2200 bag on the way. Always had Mystery Ranch packs and they've done the job but excited to step up in quality and have an American made pack.

 

[Timplant]

Anyone with the K4 3600 that has done a 5 day, spike camp, cold weather hunt care to comment on how that bag worked out?

My old Mystery Ranch bag is 4700 cu in and has room to spare. I would like to downsize to the K4 3600 if it has room for a 5 day cold weather hunt. EXO lists the total volume at 4,268 cu in for the 3600 + lid.

Seems do-able. Or would the 5000 be required? My base weight is around 25 lbs (full camp kit minus food, water and weapon) after some recent upgrades to lighter, higher quality gear. Thanks for your input.

I can do it in warm weather, a few heavier layers and a Kifaru slik bag make it hard as temps drop.


The way I do it is, 4 days of food, Argali 4p, wood stove, saw, sleeping bag/pad/pillow and sleeping clothes (base layer and LJ's) go into a Initial ascent dry bag on the load shelf. EVERYTHING for camp is in there, so when I get camp set up I can just go start hunting. (one bag of food and stove already in pack) OBV don't need the dry bag it just helps keep it organized and I use it to put bloody game bags in.