Exo mtn k4 vs mystery ranch

[CaseyRyback]

I’m curious where people think the MR lacks in comfort? That’s what I currently use and comfort has never really been an issue for me. I train with 60 pounds all summer and hauled probably 90 lbs on a pack out last year and it seemed fine. Eventually I’d like to upgrade to an Exo but I’m just wondering what I’m missing.

For me, the EXO transfers the load to my hips far more effectively than any of my MRs. My MR seems to just hang on my traps and that’s where I carry all the load. It’s very tiring. The crew cab and daypack have virtually no load lift capability. My Grizzly 6500 does have load lift capability but it’s not as effective at transferring load to my hips like the EXO. So for me, it was comfort, that I was missing.