Next year pack decisions.

[vandeman17]

I picked up the tenzing 4000 and I like it so far. It collapses down pretty small for a nice day pack but expands pretty big for hauling gear or meat.

[Stickerbush]

What cubic inch are you looking at

[blackpowderhunter]

i've got a second gen exo 3500 (the one right before the newest k2 version) with  i think a small waist belt (i wear 32 pants).
I'm in renton and you're more than welcome to stop by and give it a look and try it out if you'd like.
they're a big investment, but I havent second guessed my purchase once.

[hughjorgan]

I have a used a mystery ranch pack for a number of years then went to buy a different bag so I could do a back pack hunt and was informed since they were now going to mass produce them not in the USA that I wouldn't be able to do that since they weren't making different bags to individually sell. Anyhow, American made MR packs are well made and functional. I have no experience with there newer stuff. Though I don't feel like it is as comfortable pack as my exo 3500. The 3500 is well made and well thought out pack and is very comfortable with weight but will compress down to a low profile to use as a day pack as well. The exo is the way I would go between your two choices.

[HUNTNORTHWEST]

All the inputs are  helpful. The exo seems like the makers are always trying to improve on the pack, which I like.After  talking with a few of you. The 3500 should haul what I need.


Thx huntwa

[fishsticks]

I have an exo 5500 and it hauled quite a bit of weight on multiple trips this year.  It's well built, comfortable and durable so far.

All that said, I wish I'd have gone kifaru.  The reason is that it's far more modular.  The exo is very clean but other than waist belt pockets it's essentially two big pockets.  That makes it a little tough to organize.  You can change bag sizes on both but I think overall if you do lots of different stuff and need 1 system the kifaru might have the edge. 

The exo is a good pack, I think some of it really comes down to personal preference.

[Zeroforhire]

Buy whatever fits you best. Stone glacier, exo, and kifaru are my favorites.

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[Hot Lunch]

I am currently using a Kifaru hunter frame with Reconing bag and I love it. Know several folks who love their EXO's. Those two would be my top choices.

[dscubame]

Stone Glacier just came out with a incredible frame.  Going to get my hands on it in a month or two.  Unbelievable weight.