billysmals
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My packs have been Kuiu ->Exo K3->Kifaru Tactical w/hoodlum-->Exo K4 5k. I compared the Kifaru tactical w/hoodlum and the K4 side by side all summer. Trained with 50+ lb sandbag. The bag is what won out for me. The belt fit just a touch better on the Exo, maybe. It was pretty close. The bag layout, especially the lid of the Exo makes a huge difference. Coming from the K3 I had (the BRO edition bag) the K4 5K layout was similar so it made my organization fluid. The hoodlum lid (or lack of one) sucked and I didn't like the idea of a guide lid situation. It also felt like all the gear just dumped in the bottom. I was running 3 pockets on the back for some of that quick organization, but it was just extra weight to do what the K4 already did. I considered the mag series, but the 44 seemed small and the Ma Deuce seemed like I would pack a station wagon. Anyway if kifaru had a bag a little more organized (for my needs) it would have been a much tougher choice. The belt and frame were great on the kifaru though. I would have picked a 7200 on the K4, but it's the horshoe entry on the 5K that sold me. I have grown use to that a lot (started with Kuiu). If they put it on the 7200 I would have done it.
Enjoy the gear experimentation. I think any of the kifaru, SG, Exo, Kuiu, MR ect all have a place and would work well if it fits your needs.
Enjoy the gear experimentation. I think any of the kifaru, SG, Exo, Kuiu, MR ect all have a place and would work well if it fits your needs.
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