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| blackveltbowhunter:
I want to say exo and kif are the closest ones to "100 percent" made in USA. Even then between raw fabrics, foams, threads, buckles, zippers, sewing machines, parts for the machines etc.... something is usually slipping through the cracks not to mention sourcing the raw goods seems like a moving target for most of these companies. I had a kifaru way before they became cool, now that Snyder is gone and IA is now the holder of the new " social status pack award "I havent had the desire to jump on the bandwagon. My point being the IA is a great frame and supports local Americans regardless. If you like the IA the best use it guilt free!! |
| Sakko300wsm:
I personally have never heard of this brand of packs - the pack I use are EXO I Have K3 and K4 - American made and great packs! |
| teanawayslayer:
--- Quote from: Jason on March 11, 2026, 07:57:41 PM ---Just return and buy the EXO. You won't be disappointed. --- End quote --- agreed! |
| huntnnw:
Had my pack 2 years and does not have that tag on it. Ill say its the best back I have ever worn when it comes to hauling huge amount of weight. |
| JPhelps:
I wouldn’t be worried about the “origin location” but if that matters then I understand. The sew shops in Taiwan are really good. I used Kifaru since 2011 and they were great packs, Snyder would build me custom length stays and I usually got to test the new stuff coming down the pipeline. The new ARK frame was only 25” and I didn’t get enough lift out of it. This past year I switched to IA after talking with Joe and Dennis (great guys) and the IA is lighter, more rigid, barrels less (because of the carbon wings) and hauls heavy loads better. From the Yukon moose to Idaho mule deer to New Mexico Elk the IA performed perfectly. |
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