The Teratorn: A Shoot2Hunt X EXO Bag Collab

[mtnbound]

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Plus there are additional bags inside that bag.

 

[mtnbound]

I went with two single loops instead of the weave that @mtnwrunner has above. Stove goes in one loop, snack bag in the other. Gloves/hat/buff/whatever else go in the lid loose and take up any extra space. I tried the weave at first but ended up with this setup, I found it allowed for easier access to the items individually vs losing tension on the whole shebang when I pulled snacks or the stove out.

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I’m going to give this a try and see if it works better for me. Thanks for showing it.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

This is one of the better memes I’ve seen here lately.

The best ones come to you immediately

 

[Formidilosus]

The functional reason to have the zipper as it is, is because you do not want to put your pack frame down as a matter of habit. In snow and wet conditions the frame and pads against your back gets soaked if you do so; in dirt and mud- you get dirt and mud grinding into the shoulder straps and hip belt. As it is now- the pack is laid down bag side, and the lid can be accessed while laying down.

 

[WCT3]

The functional reason to have the zipper as it is, is because you do not want to put your pack frame down as a matter of habit. In snow and wet conditions the frame and pads against your back gets soaked if you do so; in dirt and mud- you get dirt and mud grinding into the shoulder straps and hip belt. As it is now- the pack is laid down bag side, and the lid can be accessed while laying down.

This makes sense, I even have a ski backpack that the whole back panel zips open for the same reason (it's frameless). Don't you still need to set it on the frame to get into the other pockets though? I have a regular K4 so maybe the wing pockets on the teratorn solve that issue?

 

[Formidilosus]

This makes sense, I even have a ski backpack that the whole back panel zips open for the same reason (it's frameless). Don't you still need to set it on the frame to get into the other pockets though? I have a regular K4 so maybe the wing pockets on the teratorn solve that issue?

Stand it up to get into the pack.

 

[Speaks]

After a season of using the pack what are thoughts on tucking the wings vs using them for day hunting. I like the pack but have struggled with it for day hunting compared to my 2200.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

After a season of using the pack what are thoughts on tucking the wings vs using them for day hunting. I like the pack but have struggled with it for day hunting compared to my 2200.

I used both wings out and wings tucked.

I’ve been using it for day trips a lot. Wings tucked back behind is the way. All the quick access items in the bottom of bag where the sleeping bag compartment is it in the lid. I leave the sleeping bag divider zipper unzipped. Works just like any other pack that way.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I can make a quick video of the setup tomorrow. I’ll be out all day tomorrow on the mountain chasing lion with a rifle and helping some others chase bucks with a bow.

 

[Speaks]

I can make a quick video of the setup tomorrow. I’ll be out all day tomorrow on the mountain chasing lion with a rifle and helping some others chase bucks with a bow.

That would be awesome if you have time.

 

[passinggas33]

We hear you. We had a lot of K4 protos with the lid zipper on the opposite side, but fewer people preferred that setup after using it in the field for a season. What side the zipper "should" be on will definitely depend on context and preference.

Would a “side zipper” work? Still on top, but on a side rather than the front or back. If that even makes sense. That way you might be able access it from any possible angle you put it, except for the zipper down position??

 

[mtnbound]

After a season of using the pack what are thoughts on tucking the wings vs using them for day hunting. I like the pack but have struggled with it for day hunting compared to my 2200.

I have run it with the wings stashed and left out, and I've come to prefer the wings out because I love the ability to stuff whatever the hell I want into them quickly. When the wings are stashed, I did get a lot of snow into those cavernous side pockets when busting snow-covered brush. Your 2200 is tough to beat for a day hunt pack.