any kuiu icon pro reviews?

[ROCKWHEELER]

Anyone using a icon pro how do you like it, frame holding up? I'm thinking of getting a 7200 pack and a 1800 bag. If the frames questionable I'm gona get a exo.

[xXLojackXx]

That's the exact set up I use. I pack in with the 7200 and swap the bag to the 1850 for day hunts from spike camp. The bags are awesome, well thought out design, durable materials, and easy bag swaps. Internal and external straps make load securing very stable. The padded shoulder straps and waist belt feel great, shoulder straps have a plastic retainer for a camelback hose, the load lifters work like they should too. Being able to lay the pack down flat and unzip the bag, folding it open, is a big plus for me. I hate top loading bags that you have to take everything out of to access the bottom. The new frames are tough as nails too. VERY beefy carbon fiber and ridged as heck. The bottom of the carbon frame is round, allowing it to pivot left to right in the belt pocket while you walk. Not much movement but enough to be very comfortable. For the price, weight, comfort, and design, I don't think any pack on the market beats it. I've had all the big name brand packs on my back, and while Kifaru is nice as well, at half the price and just as comfortable, the Kuiu Icon Pro is a better buy.

Couldn't take a pic of my 7200 loaded up, but here's my 1850. Love it.

[xXLojackXx]

Forgot to mention my experience is about 65 miles with it on my back.

[MtnMuley]

I'm going to have to try your set up. I recently got the ultra 6000 and 3000 and 1500 bags and am pretty impressed. Kinda hard leaving the Kifaru at home though.

[ROCKWHEELER]

Thanks LoJack for the info they sound like a great pack. I also like the fact that you can lay the pack down and unzip the back instead of the top. Probably gone order mine next weak

[RIVERRAT]

I just got my new 5200 Icon Pro by Fed Ex.  Although I haven't packed as animal out with it, it is a very comfortable pack and seems to be very durable and well thought out, as others have said.   

[dadada]

Just got my icon pro 5200 it is to small for me. It wont adjust to my torso length of 23. Also the velcro on the back of the shoulder straps is splitting on a brand new bag. Customer service at kuiu isn't that good either they are trying to charge return shipping for a pack they promised me  would fit my size when I called. I am now going with the stone glacier sky 5100 just a little more money and lighter weight. Customer service was awesome with stone glacier they are overnighting me my pack for free!! http://www.schnees.com/category/Stone-Glacier-Ultralight-Backpacks

[wooltie]

Anyone compared the ICON PRO 5200 to the Kifaru Duplex frame (and a typical kifaru bag)?

I own the Duplex + DT2.

It is built like a tank.  I have loaded the unit with two 50 lb sandbags and walked a couple miles...okay 1.5 miles  ...

The weight remained on my hips and off my shoulders.

However, wondering KUIU might be more comfortable, not to mention that I can pick up the ICON PRO frame, 5200 bag, and 1800 bag for less than what I paid for the DT2.

[Bmcox86]

Have a 1850 on its way for a day pack. Just the pack and sushi on though no frame.

[Big Horn]

Received my Icon Pro 1850 w/frame last week and so far i'm very impressed with the quality and how well it was thought out. Night and day difference from m badlands 2800. Have yet to pack any weight in it. Ordered the hip bags also, fit and finish is par none.

[jackelope]

Have a 1850 on its way for a day pack. Just the pack and sushi on though no frame.

You're getting sushi with your pack? I didn't know that.

[Bmcox86]

Lol suspension not sushi haha

[full choke]

I bought an 1850 pro this year. I think it is a nice pack. Well laid out as far as pockets go- easy to organize the smaller essential gear. The main bag is plenty big to pack extras too. I think it makes a great day pack. I helped pack out a buddies elk with it. I think it did pretty well. I don't know how much weight- but whatever a bone in hindquarter and a pretty hefty bag of loose meat weigh. Load sling works great, and the load lifters work well too. Frame seemed plenty strong, I noticed nothing to indicate that it would fail. Stayed pretty comfortable, though I felt like it was slipping off my hips a bit at times. I have a 34 inch waist, and I believe I bought the L/XL belt cause that is what was recommended for my size. I pretty much max out the adjustment to get it to sit down tight. If I did it over again, I would probably get the smaller belt. I too have the hip pockets. Not impressed with those at all. Almost impossible to use one handed, and awkward to access with two hands if you have the pack strapped up tight, at least for me anyways.
I did have one day where I just about threw the thing off of a cliff though. For whatever reason, it just started squeaking one morning when I was hiking in to my hunting spot. I tried to ignore it for awhile, but eventually I just got pissed. It is amazing how aggravating squeaks can be after awhile! I ended up taking it off and readjusting ALL of the straps. Pulled and tweaked everything, readjusted the shoulder straps, completely reseated the pack on the frame. So far that seems to have worked. Only time will tell. Overall, I would give it a A-/B+ for performance. We will see about longevity...

[ROCKWHEELER]

If you are having squeaking with your pack take the frame off the bag. There is a pocket where the bottom rounded part off the frame slides in that is where the squeak comes from. Clean it out and put some powder graphite in there and reasemble. Had the same problem with my and it solved it.

[full choke]

If you are having squeaking with your pack take the frame off the bag. There is a pocket where the bottom rounded part off the frame slides in that is where the squeak comes from. Clean it out and put some powder graphite in there and reasemble. Had the same problem with my and it solved it.

Yeah, that is kind of what I found out. I also noticed that there is a little protective strip that runs around the bottom of the frame inside that pocket, and mine has come unglued. I don't think that it effects anything, just something I noticed. I will try the powdered graphite if the squeak comes back.