Kuiu Venture 2300 versus the Exo K4 2200. Thoughts?

[repins05]

Anyone own both of these bags and can give me feedback? I have the Venture 1800. Like the pack but it seems very light duty. Will be used as a day pack. Don't care about hauling. I will only be used to carry accessories, lunch, and water.

The 1800 has held up fine and is durable but material is thin and don't care for the strap system if you are using the water pockets for accessories. I have a 22mag but it is heavy and is bulky. Looking at the k4 2200 now.

Thoughts? I think I can buy 6 of the Kuiu packs (sale) for the price of the K4 or my 22 mag. Haven't been able to see or handle the K4 system in person.

 

[kevingm1987]

I have the venture 2300 and the K4. If your not hauling weight, I think the K4 would be over kill and not required. The K4 excels under load, backpack hunting, meat hauling. If I'm going for a day hike, or a quick scout, I usually grab my 2300 over my K4 or ProLT set up.

 

[JFK]

I own both. If meat hauling is not needed then I would grab the Kuiu pack every single time. The kuiu 2300 is actually a really nice pack. Well thought out.

 

[mtnbound]

The two are not comparable. I would not even consider the EXO if you do not use the pack for hauling. The Kuiu is ok for a EDC pack.

 

[repins05]

Same analogy then like the kuiu compared to the kifaru 22 mag. I do like the the kuiu. My biggest issue/gripe is the strap system/placement are lacking to be able to easily secure and remove items like a tripod. However, I do like the weight and configuration of the Kuiu. I will pull the trigger on the Kuiu to get a little bit more storage. I think I will move my spotter from the water bottle pocket to inside the pack. I plan to get a K4 5000 for a spike camp and meat hauler. The kuiu venture on sale is about as inexpensive you can get for a pack.