What pack does everyone recommend for archery elk in Colorado?

[Hnthrdr]

Exo 4k is “the” pack IMO, tried it on and love it, I also have several MR packs I’ve been happy with and an F1- main frame that I like for hauling things. But if I get a new pack it will be an Exo

 

[mikeafeagin22]

Another vote for the K4

 

[ColoradoLiberation]

First generation sjk on right. 2nd on left has a different style of cover with more buckles. I prefer the first Gen as it has pockets inside the wing flaps. 2nd Gen does not.

I have never wished I had another pack. Seen lots of different packs on the mountain and in camps.... I backpack in with this, including a small day pack. Only get this to haul quarters or full camp. (My bro is a gear junkie and got me the 2nd Gen while it was on sale).

Best of luck. There are tons of packs out there. Test out all u can. I like basic stuff and can't stand a bunch of bells and whistles that only complicate things.(Like the Kuiu bag that has 5 compartments and 10 buckles and weighs 5 # empty...)

I get not wanting a complicated pack, the initial ascent 5k is almost 6 pounds empty and I can't get behind that. I'd rather carry 2 extra pounds of food.

Did you even try to do a search? This is the most over asked question here.


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What pack do you run for elk?

 

[D_wit22]

Exo

 

[Backyard]

I get not wanting a complicated pack, the initial ascent 5k is almost 6 pounds empty and I can't get behind that. I'd rather carry 2 extra pounds of food.

What pack do you run for elk?

I don’t “run” any pack. I do use a Kuiu Pro which is pretty light and comfortable and seems to work fine for me.


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[whaack]

As others have said, packs are a personal thing. Also budget plays in too. When I bought mine I narrowed it down to the mail players (Exo, Kifaru, Mystery Ranch, stone glacier). Then I ordered the specific pack from each that met my needs and put it on my cc. They all shipped in and I put hands on all of them and kept one.

For me that was the Exo.

 

[hoosierhunter11]

Exo K4 is great. I am also wanting to try an Initial Ascent based on the feedback I have heard.