New pack, opinions

[NumaJohn]

Count me as another satisfied Stone Glacier customer. Great lightweight pack that can take more than I could ever dream of hauling!

Cost made me pucker, but I am glad I bought the pack.

John

[RadSav]

Good stuff guys, thanks for helping me narrow it down. I've got some thinking to do but I feel like I'm leaning towards the Exo Mtn Gear 3500. It seems to fit my needs well and I like the idea of the main bag with the ability to pack meat on the shelf between the frame and bag.

I like mine as much as any pack I have had.  There are things I hope they improve on like waist belt, bag shape and quieter material.  But it really has been a great product.  And compared to the other elite packs - One HECK of a bargain!

[Payne]

What does everyone think about Badlands? ... I am liking the looks of the Sacrifice for a lighter day/1-2 nighter but I read posts years back about the frame making noise... wondering if they fixed that?

Other's I've got my eye on are the Sitka Bivy 30 and Kuiu icon pro 1850

The other thing I am wondering about with all three of these are the materials and noise rubbing up against trees etc. where a bag like the badlands 2200 material seems much more quite...

Anyone have any incite on all of this? 

[RadSav]

Sitka and badlands are rather quiet.  And as day packs go rather effective.  But that is a different market.  About as close to a Glacier or Kifaru as a Yugo is to Mercedes.

[jtw]

I've ran an MR metcalf the last two years and really like it. For backcountry hunting it's great.
It does weight upwards of 7 lbs and I was tempted by the sub 5 lbs of the EXO 3500.
Found one from the aforementioned "used it once" crowd for a good price.
One of these bags will be up for sale soon.

[motg9_6]

I recommend getting ahold of Blacks Creek Guide Gear, they are located in Coldwell Idaho 100% Made In The USA. i am extremely happy with my solution i purchased this year and so are a couple buddies. more features on the pack than ive ever seen and extremely comfy

[trophyhunt]

I have the badlands 7200 (I think its 7200, the bigger one anyway), and I don't really care for it.  It seems heavy empty, the opening is a pain when your trying to shove an elk rear quarter in and all those pockets.  I like pockets but some are just big enough to put your wallet in and not much else.  They do carry a ton of weight and are fairly comfortable but I will never buy one again.  Kifaru or stone glacier for me next time.

[Tbob]

I'm upgrading this year too. Love all the opinions on here. I have one of the older Badlands 4500. Big and heavy, but served its purpose over the years. Time for something new... I'm leaning towards the Kuiu icon pro 7200, as I need a pack big enough for those 7-10 day backcountry trips. They are also going to be on sale later this month at 30% off.. I guess now I need to do a little more research on some of the packs/companies you all have mentioned.. For the price though (with 30% off) the Kuiu icon pro 7200 seems to be the best bang for my buck.. Anybody out there running this pack?

[whacker1]

I'm upgrading this year too. Love all the opinions on here. I have one of the older Badlands 4500. Big and heavy, but served its purpose over the years. Time for something new... I'm leaning towards the Kuiu icon pro 7200, as I need a pack big enough for those 7-10 day backcountry trips. They are also going to be on sale later this month at 30% off.. I guess now I need to do a little more research on some of the packs/companies you all have mentioned.. For the price though (with 30% off) the Kuiu icon pro 7200 seems to be the best bang for my buck.. Anybody out there running this pack?

Yes, if they will honor the packs at 30% off that would be a good opportunity for sure.  Inventory for them is the key

[jtw]

Just fyi. Mystery ranch is having a big clearance sale right now.

[croix]

I've got a Tenzing 6000 that I'm really happy with. Really adjustable and built in meat area. I haven't needed to use it yet but I've heard their warranty/customer service is pretty good. It's little heavy compared to the Kuiu (which is another good option IMO) but I just like the layout better with the separate sleeping bag compartment and 3 liter water bladder capability. 

[Tbob]

Just ordered my pack today. I went with the Kuiu Icon Pro 7200. They are having a 30% off packs only sale, 10 hours today only.. Can't wait for it to come and really cant wait to get out there and load this puppy up! Thanks for all the great reviews and advise here!

[Payne]

Damn it! I thought the the sale was next thursday!? Someone please tell me that there's another next week!!!

[fair-chase]

Damn it! I thought the the sale was next thursday!? Someone please tell me that there's another next week!!!

Yes, there is another sale November 19th-22nd. It will be 30% off IN STOCK items only.

[7mag.]

Damn it! I thought the the sale was next thursday!? Someone please tell me that there's another next week!!!

Yes, there is another sale November 19th-22nd. It will be 30% off IN STOCK items only.

   their stock is pretty low this time of year. I love Kuiu clothing, but that company sucks.