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Offline jager

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EXO or Icon?
« on: April 20, 2017, 07:55:14 PM »
Ive been leaning VERY heavily towards the EXO K2 3500 pack.
But.... I can get the icon 5200 for about $300 less.

The cost isn't a deal breaker by any means. But if I can get quality gear on the cheap, why not.

To be honest, I wasn't even looking at the Icon..until today.
I have some KUIU rain gear that is awesome, so its not a matter of the "brand"

Id like some honest  opinions from those of you who have experience with both or either. Good or bad.

Thanks!


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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2017, 07:57:27 PM »
I pick c.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2017, 08:32:55 PM »
I have a 2015 exo 5500, it's a nice pack. i have a few buddies with the icon PRO and they like it also. Both quality packs. I'm 6'3 with a long torso and the load lifters are borderline high enough.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2017, 08:36:27 PM »
An Icon for $300 less is a no brainer to me. At full price both are great packs and you wouldn't go wrong either way, but $300 cheaper makes the Icon to good to pass up.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2017, 09:04:53 PM »
The only difference I found in the two packs besides the price was the frame quality.  I read and researched a lot before I bought mine and I read a few things about the actual durability of the icon carbon fiber frame.  Now I'm not totally sure what that frame went through to crack like it did but I do know that I want quality with me at all times and that is why I went with the Exo 3500.  I know a lot of people that run the Icon and they all like them a lot but ever since I bought the Exo and have shown them they are thinking twice about their decision.  Like others have said I don't think you can go wrong on either choice you make, both great packs.  Just make sure you let us know what pack you choose.   


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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2017, 09:08:46 PM »
Wait are we talking the original icon or a new icon pro? Those 2 pack frames are different beasts and the icon pro is tough as nails. I had an original icon before my pro and didn't have a problem with 80# loads. But I know some did have issues.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2017, 09:39:36 PM »
Thanks for replies so far!
Its the Pro model.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2017, 10:10:28 PM »
I pick c.
Stone glacier or kifaru?  :chuckle:

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2017, 07:03:54 AM »
If made in the USA is important to you and the extra cost isn't a deal breaker, Exo and the other two above might be better options

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2017, 12:10:34 AM »
My buddy went Icon Pro, and afternoon one year he had sold it, and ordered EXO.  But once, cry once.  Love Kuiu's clothes, but not the packs.   :twocents:

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2017, 01:21:49 AM »
I went with the icon pro 7200 and really like it so far. I also picked up a "used once" 1850 bag for 80.00 off Rokslide. Love the pack combo. The 1850 for me is a great day pack and easily switches out from the bigger pack. I got my icon pro 7200 on one of there one day only 30% off sales and got it for a steal. Like I said, couldn't be happier with my set up so far.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2017, 05:11:29 AM »
There has been many good write-ups in the past on these two packs. Your going to see good things about both but I wouldn't wait to long to decide as you need to break them in a bit.
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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2017, 09:05:01 AM »
There has been many good write-ups in the past on these two packs. Your going to see good things about both but I wouldn't wait to long to decide as you need to break them in a bit.
Wise advice.   My Pack adjustments made a big difference, and it took a few holes to get it nailed where I like it.

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Re: EXO or Icon?
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2017, 11:47:22 AM »
I went with the exo 5500. Pay once cry once. I would highly recommend exo, if you're going to order one don't wait another minute. Most of there product is on backorder for 2-4 weeks.


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