exo mountain pack

[RealBackcountry]

Does anybody know if the side pockets are the same size on new packs? Or are the 5500 side pockets bigger?

 

[ndflatlander]

Gen 2? Please post pics.....

Just took it out of the box to look it over. I never laid hands on the 2014 but I like the changes that were made so far like the floating lid vs. the fixed reverse lid. Also the shoulder harness adjustment looks to be better and more permanent than the strap/ slide adjustment. They went to a neat little rope and lock system to close up the top of the side pockets. Just a few things I noticed off the bat. Gonna load it up and take it for a spin tonight.

 

[ndflatlander]

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Tried it again For some reason I can't get pictures up any clearer than that sorry.

 

[Rob McConnell]

Does anybody know if the side pockets are the same size on new packs? Or are the 5500 side pockets bigger?

I saw the 5500 on Sat at the sportsman's show. The 5500 had HUGE side pockets. My 2014 3500 has nice sized pockets, but these seemed to be twice as wide. Hope that helps.

 

[rileybassman]

Very Nice! Mine is supposed to ship this week... can't wait Little concerned about the side pockets and rain exposure here in PNW, but I guess that is what a rain cover is for...

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

I am really thinking about selling my duplex to get one of these. Man they sure look good.

 

[Screamrider]

I am really thinking about selling my duplex to get one of these. Man they sure look good.

I used to have a bikini T1 and switched to the Exo 3500 last year. Both incredible packs, but I preferred the Exo.

 

[hammer0419]

I used to have a bikini T1 and switched to the Exo 3500 last year. Both incredible packs, but I preferred the Exo.

Ditto.

 

[S&S ARCHERY]

Does anybody know if the side pockets are the same size on new packs? Or are the 5500 side pockets bigger?

The side pockets are 3" deeper on the 5500 vs; 3500.

Steve

 

[jm1607]

Hey Steve,

Sounds like you guys are busy as hell.. How are those multicams coming along?

 

[Ben Nicholson]

I think I've convinced myself to go with a 3500. My question is should I add the meat shelf or not?

-Ben

 

[hammer0419]

Just saw a post on Facebook that multicams ordered in January are shipping now.

 

[rileybassman]

Hey Steve,

Sounds like you guys are busy as hell.. How are those multicams coming along?

fb page says early January pre-orders are going out today.

 

[Screamrider]

I think I've convinced myself to go with a 3500. My question is should I add the meat shelf or not?

-Ben

I would say definitely, it greatly increase your hauling comfort.

 

[ndflatlander]

I think I've convinced myself to go with a 3500. My question is should I add the meat shelf or not?

-Ben

Absolutely yes.

 

[airlocksniffer]

ndflatlander-did you get a chance to hike around with a load in this pack? Thoughts?

 

[jherald]

Question for Exo guys. I'm 32 3/4 on the waist taped not squeeze or gut sucking. With wearing pants, belt, base layer all together probly into the 33.5-34 range. Would the medium belt work for me or should I go with a small belt? I like a good full hip wrap with a pack belt for heavy load support for things like packing out a sheep and camp but also dont want the belt to bottom out on the compression. At the same time dont want it too small to not give enough wrap around the hips/iliac.

Thoughts?

 

[Screamrider]

Question for Exo guys. I'm 32 3/4 on the waist taped not squeeze or gut sucking. With wearing pants, belt, base layer all together probly into the 33.5-34 range. Would the medium belt work for me or should I go with a small belt? I like a good full hip wrap with a pack belt for heavy load support for things like packing out a sheep and camp but also dont want the belt to bottom out on the compression. At the same time dont want it too small to not give enough wrap around the hips/iliac.

Thoughts?

I'm not your size, but I would recommend medium. I have a measured 35 inch waist, and wear 34 in all pants, except Kuiu where I take a 36 (which I need a belt to hold up).

I started with a medium belt, and it worked fine with just a t-shirt, but as soon as I would add any layers the padding was not coming as far forward as I would have liked. The biggest issue I found was that the waist belt pockets ended up awkwardly far back. I switched to a large belt and definitely prefer it.

 

[twall13]

Question for Exo guys. I'm 32 3/4 on the waist taped not squeeze or gut sucking. With wearing pants, belt, base layer all together probly into the 33.5-34 range. Would the medium belt work for me or should I go with a small belt? I like a good full hip wrap with a pack belt for heavy load support for things like packing out a sheep and camp but also dont want the belt to bottom out on the compression. At the same time dont want it too small to not give enough wrap around the hips/iliac.

Thoughts?

I'd contact Steve directly with that question, either via email or phone. I'm kind of between the Medium and Large sizes and when I asked him about it he mentioned they had made some changes to the belt sizing on the 2015 packs so your best bet is to contact them directly.

 

[Poser]

Question for Exo guys. I'm 32 3/4 on the waist taped not squeeze or gut sucking. With wearing pants, belt, base layer all together probly into the 33.5-34 range. Would the medium belt work for me or should I go with a small belt? I like a good full hip wrap with a pack belt for heavy load support for things like packing out a sheep and camp but also dont want the belt to bottom out on the compression. At the same time dont want it too small to not give enough wrap around the hips/iliac.

Thoughts?

Medium should be fine. I'm a bit smaller than you in the waist and, though I'm close to borderline small size, I'm not in danger of bottoming out yet.