Post by: northwesthunter84 on April 05, 2014, 06:21:46 PM
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Post by: fillthefreezer on April 06, 2014, 12:00:31 AM
looks like it could be a great option for those not ready to drop $500+ on a pack
Post by: northwesthunter84 on April 10, 2014, 02:29:20 PM
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Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2014, 12:59:15 PM
Post by: kentrek on May 11, 2014, 01:04:40 PM
I'm sure these will be great packs. I'm skeptical of reviews posted on a manufacturers blog of said manufacturers products though. Looking forward to hearing reviews on these forums.
Did you pull the trigger on the ultra ?? I should be getting my 1800 at the end of the month hopefully
Only negative thing I've seen reported on the exo is too soft of a frame...but the ultra seems to be having pressure point issues...
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 11, 2014, 05:12:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2014, 05:38:15 PM
I'm sure these will be great packs. I'm skeptical of reviews posted on a manufacturers blog of said manufacturers products though. Looking forward to hearing reviews on these forums.
Did you pull the trigger on the ultra ?? I should be getting my 1800 at the end of the month hopefully
Only negative thing I've seen reported on the exo is too soft of a frame...but the ultra seems to be having pressure point issues...
No. Now I'll have to wait and check out Brian's exo pack before I do anything. I'm really waiting for some reviews to start showing up to see what's what.
Post by: klikboom on May 11, 2014, 07:43:14 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on May 20, 2014, 03:08:32 PM
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on May 24, 2014, 12:04:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 24, 2014, 12:41:11 PM
Mine ships two weeks from today! Stoked, should get here the same time as my quilt
And your kid!!
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 24, 2014, 08:20:24 PM
Mine ships two weeks from today! Stoked, should get here the same time as my quilt
And your kid!!
Yup, it will be a busy week for sure!
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on May 25, 2014, 10:04:23 PM
I went with coyote but Im now trying to change to foliage as it should be the one in production. The only thing I see that Ill add right away is an attachment for an blaze orange cover/ cape when I feel I need it.. there are idiots out there.
Ill be posting a review as well. Im planning on loading this biotch up and doing some solid field testing and treadmill training.
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 26, 2014, 07:16:51 PM
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Post by: bullcanyon on May 29, 2014, 01:31:34 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on June 11, 2014, 11:54:33 AM
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 05, 2014, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: RadSav on July 05, 2014, 10:39:43 PM
Was told mine would ship today but it still has not, anyone else with foliage waiting for your shipping info
Yep, still waiting patiently! Saw the new pictures of the Foliage...not so great this time. Still better than ASAT and shouldn't get me shot at like I fear with the Coyote brown. My order has been in for about eight or nine weeks now, I think. I haven't called about it since they told me when I ordered to expect it anytime between mid June to mid August. Sounds like dealing with pack manufacturers is about like dealing with broadhead ferrule machinists :rolleyes: You'd like to roll some heads, but it is what it is I expect.
Post by: calib on July 06, 2014, 06:58:19 AM
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 06, 2014, 11:34:27 AM
:whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :llam:
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on July 06, 2014, 01:31:17 PM
Im still waiting on my shipping notice. ? I really hope this is worth the wait.
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 06, 2014, 01:32:39 PM
Here's a pic they just posted on Facebook!
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on July 06, 2014, 01:59:01 PM
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 06, 2014, 08:02:12 PM
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Post by: westside Elkhunter on July 09, 2014, 07:20:26 PM
The side pockets are huge, fits my spotting scope and tripod easily.Yes the side pockets are nice and deep. I have my spotter in one side and tripod on the other side. I hang my water bladder from the loop that is inside the main bag. Where you keeping your water bladder?
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 09, 2014, 07:30:19 PM
Post by: calib on July 09, 2014, 10:01:04 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 10, 2014, 12:56:36 PM
Post by: haugenna on July 10, 2014, 06:35:08 PM
i see the new icon pro being a serious competitor with the exo. where there once was none, now there are two. :chuckle:
This is a joke right? Stone Glacier and the Exo are tops in my book of new packs coming out in 2014.
The Kuiu packs are a bondo filled sports car with a fresh paint job and 200K miles on the motor. Don't look too deep....you will find lots of issues.
Post by: Benny on July 10, 2014, 06:45:43 PM
i see the new icon pro being a serious competitor with the exo. where there once was none, now there are two. :chuckle:
This is a joke right? Stone Glacier and the Exo are tops in my book of new packs coming out in 2014.
The Kuiu packs are a bondo filled sports car with a fresh paint job and 200K miles on the motor. Don't look too deep....you will find lots of issues.
wow
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 10, 2014, 06:49:19 PM
Took mine out for a 3 mile hike to get it adjusted properly. 50lbs felt like 10 and I really like the hip belt padding and the power pull belt
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 10, 2014, 07:05:47 PM
not a joke at all. maybe im wrong, and theyll be another gen 6.7 around the corner but to me, i think they finally did alot of things right.i see the new icon pro being a serious competitor with the exo. where there once was none, now there are two. :chuckle:
This is a joke right? Stone Glacier and the Exo are tops in my book of new packs coming out in 2014.
The Kuiu packs are a bondo filled sports car with a fresh paint job and 200K miles on the motor. Don't look too deep....you will find lots of issues.
Post by: haugenna on July 10, 2014, 09:41:50 PM
not a joke at all. maybe im wrong, and theyll be another gen 6.7 around the corner but to me, i think they finally did alot of things right.i see the new icon pro being a serious competitor with the exo. where there once was none, now there are two. :chuckle:
This is a joke right? Stone Glacier and the Exo are tops in my book of new packs coming out in 2014.
The Kuiu packs are a bondo filled sports car with a fresh paint job and 200K miles on the motor. Don't look too deep....you will find lots of issues.
Maybe they did but they just put out the Ultra that got less than stellar reviews compared to the stone glacier and Exo pack. Two months later they release the ICON PRO with a better belt than the ultra. In my opinion, they should have launched them both with the ICON PRO frame and belt and let customers choose the ultra light bag or the heavier bag. Instead they pigeon holed the ultra guys into the ultra belt that is sub par.
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 11, 2014, 07:04:39 AM
Maybe they did but they just put out the Ultra that got less than stellar reviews compared to the stone glacier and Exo pack. Two months later they release the ICON PRO with a better belt than the ultra. In my opinion, they should have launched them both with the ICON PRO frame and belt and let customers choose the ultra light bag or the heavier bag. Instead they pigeon holed the ultra guys into the ultra belt that is sub par.totally agree. or atleast should have released the icon pro within the window of returning the ultra :chuckle:
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 11, 2014, 08:02:31 AM
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 11, 2014, 02:24:17 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 11, 2014, 08:17:17 PM
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on July 11, 2014, 09:50:59 PM
Wheew! I got mine today in the mail after that long long wait. My first thought was they sent me a kids box, way too small and light for the pack I ordered. Yep , it was all in there. As I unfolded it, it just kept coming. The pack grew to a full sized 3500 as I unbuckled it .
First thoughts were the same as others , picts don't do the color justice, color was just fine with me. The craftsmanship seems perfect. Zippers are solid and tightly sewn. Hip pads seem solid enough to pad where needed without digging in . The dual pull strap system for the hip belt was the best I have seen , you can tighten this bad boy down with a simple pull. The load lifters seem high enough , we'll find out soon on the trails.
Post by: RadSav on July 11, 2014, 11:21:14 PM
I had been waiting with a reasonable amount of patience. But with all these pictures and posts I feel I'm living Christmas Eve over and over like Groundhogs Day :o It sure looks like it's going to be that pack I've been hoping for since my first backpack hunt at age 15. I'm getting more and more excited to see it with every post!
Post by: bullcanyon on July 12, 2014, 10:25:29 AM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 12, 2014, 04:07:19 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 12, 2014, 04:12:36 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on July 12, 2014, 09:29:08 PM
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Post by: Bmcox86 on July 19, 2014, 07:37:25 PM
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on July 20, 2014, 12:57:28 PM
The pack its self is really light . see pict.
I was only walking straight with no bending or twisting so I didnt get the full effect of the packs ability to swivel at the hip belt. I did do some twisting and bending off the treadmill and the pack moves with you , compared to other that are more ridgid and kind of fight you when twisting or bending. I was able to put my arm behind my lumbar section and reach all the way through. I liked the airflow. The lumbar pad was firm and I had no rubbing.
Load lifters , I started with them loose and slowly tightened them as I got to that sweet spot in the pack and then backed them off. I could really tell when I got to that sweet spot for weight distribution.
The chest strap is the only thing I would like to have more of an adjustment on. I felt that at points I wanted it farther down my chest but couldnt because of the sewn in stopps. Not a big deal but It would be really nice to pull the cx strap down farther.
There is enough space in the pack to fit all my gear for 3-4 days easily. I like the ladder loops on the outside to attach what ever else you need.
The meat shelf could have a little flap option in the bottom instead of two strapps for securing smaller loads.
Im a 36" waist and the belt had lots of room for adjustment as well as the shoulder straps.
Over all Im really happy with the pack , light weight , strong , good quality, flexible, adjustable. Able to use as a day pack, meat pack, or pack in .
Post by: RadSav on July 20, 2014, 01:51:39 PM
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 21, 2014, 06:52:38 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 22, 2014, 10:07:59 PM
Post by: RadSav on July 22, 2014, 10:20:41 PM
Every post brings me closer and closer to realizing how much I've been waiting for this pack. Been a really long time coming! I started looking for just such a pack back around 1984. In that time I think I have tried 25 or 30 different packs. Never completely satisfied and remain searching. These posts have me feeling very optimistic when at first I doubted it would really be any different from the other high end packs I've tried. Keep all the reviews coming :tup:
Post by: MountainWalk on July 28, 2014, 09:56:25 AM
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Post by: northwesthunter84 on August 03, 2014, 09:59:18 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 04, 2014, 08:14:16 PM
Also did 7 miles with around 40-45lbs and it felt great. Didn't even know the pack was there
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 04, 2014, 09:45:28 PM
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Post by: bullcanyon on August 13, 2014, 09:10:25 AM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on August 13, 2014, 03:08:43 PM
Straight from the website. Also if you did the 25% down and didn't call in to pay they might have one waiting. Just a thought because I know they ran that promo. Email them if you have questions. These guys have been awesome and get back to you within 24 hours.
Just yesterday we completely sold out of all remaining packs that we have slated to be built in the July production run. This is on all colors and both the 3500 and 5500 bag sizes. Any orders placed as of 7/22/14 we will be able to fill. The response to our packs has been quite overwhelming; its been awesome for Lenny and I to see something that we worked extremely hard on to be received so well. We promise we are doing our best to keep up with orders.
Shipping time:
Any orders as of 7/22/14 we will be able to fill. We are currently shipping out 5500 packs every day; sometime between today and Aug 8th we should have all backorders (3500 and 5500) shipped out.
Waiting list:
If you missed out on getting an order you can place an order online by entering your phone number and email on the pack builder page; here. If we have any extra packs it will be a first come first served basis that we will fill orders. Outside of that we anticipate the next round of pack not to ship until October.
Thanks to everyone for their support and patience,
Steve and Lenny
Post by: bullcanyon on August 13, 2014, 04:20:51 PM
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Post by: klikboom on August 22, 2014, 03:42:30 PM
1. If you add any contents to the long side pockets then the small side pockets where i like to keep my nalgene are way too tight and almost not useable. If you look at a granite gear pack they use a super stretchy fabric for that outer small side pocket so even if the bag is full you can still add a nalgene to the side pocket.
2. The upper bag appears to not have the x-pac fabric but it does have sealed zippers. I don't see a point of sealed zippers if the pouch isn't waterproof. also, this is where i usually like to carry the important stuff like range finder, wallet, snacks, stuff i don't want wet...
The free belt pouch is AWESOME though, they succeeded in allowing open/close with 1 hand and its a perfect size. I haven't carried a heavy load with it yet, just scouting.
Post by: RadSav on August 22, 2014, 07:03:59 PM
I did have issues getting a hold of them after the email asking for the 75%. Seemed the only time I was able to reach Steve he was in his truck headed somewhere. Call back at the requested time and no answer. But I expect this is the time of year their retail store is the busiest. I understand not being able to reach the phone as it happens here too. Would be nice to at least listen to an answering machine, but it is what it is. And once I finally do get someone on the phone they are the nicest and most helpful folks around.
I'm not too worried if the Nalgene bottle pouch doesn't perform as advertised. I hunt with my pack on which means water bottles are forbidden anywhere near me. Sloshing echo chambers get the boot faster than whining hunting partners ;) Even if I'm just training or working out with the pack on I can't stand the noise of a water bottle. They could leave that feature off completely and it wouldn't bother me at all!
I don't expect it to be the absolute answer I've been waiting the last 30 years for. But I think it's going to be as close as I've come. We'll see just how close around midnight!
Post by: RadSav on August 23, 2014, 01:42:50 AM
Right off the bat I noticed a few things sort of funky. I'd rather have the bottom of the bag square like the Glacier bag, but I can live with it. Also the side pockets are SUPER deep with no side access to those. I sure hope I never accidently drop something small and short down one of those side pockets. With the taper at the bottom of the bag you may never got those small items back out without some sort of magic.
I'm going to need to really plan ahead as to how I am going to load my different items as even with the one single side access zipper it looks like organizing your small items is going to take some skill and planning. I expect finding the perfect bladder location as others have mentioned may take some trial and error time too.
The first thing that jumped out at me was the Plain-Jane waist belt. I realize that keeps price and weight down, but I find the quality of the waist belt as one of the top couple items I appreciate over time on a pack. Tension straps and buckles look well made and thought out, but if I keep the pack I expect the waist belt will be one of the very first items I address...if not THE very first thing. I'll see if any of my other belts will fit. If not, I guess I need to get some more material and oil up the Pfaff.
Almost immediately after putting weight in the pack I noticed extreme heat at the contact points. I wasn't sure if the humid evening was causing it or if it was the material/foam causing it. So I got out four other packs, loaded them with 60# and took a short walk around the block with each. Looks to be a little bit of both, but it is easily the hottest material of any pack I still have here. And I thought it was near impossible to get hotter than my Blacks Creek and Glacier! I may have to break out the Fluke meter and see just how dang hot those pressure points get in comparison to the other packs. Verify that I'm not just messed in the head :chuckle:
So far I really like the starting weight, material, Ti-frame design and quality of the seams and sewing! Already liking it WAY better than the Kuiu. Pack seems to carry weight better than any of my other packs. Does seem difficult to get the pack on, but that may just be because all my other packs are worn in and this is stiff and new. Only time will tell on that I'm guessing. I'll put some miles and some stairs to the pack with 80# over the weekend. Do some hot day hikes and some cool night stairs over the next few days and let you know what I think early next week.
Post by: northwesthunter84 on August 30, 2014, 06:36:33 PM
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Post by: RadSav on December 09, 2014, 11:43:57 PM
I still think the pack needs a bit more thought on where to store my small items. I've placed most in the top bag even though that is not my first choice of places to put them. That is only a minor inconvenience far out weighted by all the other fantastic features. Nothing that I would really hold against the pack. Just something I would like to see as a further improvement.
Post by: Tim in Wa. on December 10, 2014, 05:57:23 AM
Tim
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Post by: MLHSN on February 13, 2015, 12:55:06 PM
I just ordered a 5500. I did not add a meat shelf to the order. How necessary do you guys think this is? Could I just as easily strap the meat to the frame well or do you think the shelf is a necessary weight gain to keep it from slipping down lower?
Post by: Bmcox86 on February 13, 2015, 05:40:22 PM
Post by: zackmioli on March 29, 2015, 02:52:21 PM
It's so hard to make up my mind without being able to try either of them on!
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 29, 2015, 03:35:31 PM
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Post by: couesbitten on March 29, 2015, 08:22:53 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on March 31, 2015, 07:25:34 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 31, 2015, 08:07:28 PM
How is the Exo belt performing?
Adequate.
I'd pay an addition $100 if they would offer a really good one as an accessory. My other dislikes about the pack are simple ticky-tack annoyances. Nothing that makes me want to continue searching for another pack choice. But the belt thing really is disappointing. So much thought went into this pack and then add a hot lined, big rectangle piece of foam with a belt that barely achieves adequacy is really a shame IMO.
With a better belt it would have no equal in any price range. As is there are few equals and I will likely use this pack for many years to come. But I will do so hoping that a belt upgrade will be coming soon!!
Post by: fisheral87 on March 31, 2015, 10:53:14 PM
Have you tried Kuiu's?
Post by: RadSav on April 01, 2015, 06:49:23 AM
RadSav,
Have you tried Kuiu's?
The first one four years ago, I think. Haven't there been 20 or so revisions since then? :chuckle:
Belt was better, but again I was left looking for something better. Kuiu's willingness to improve is what keeps me positive that Exo will get better as well. They are still new!
Post by: coop2424 on April 01, 2015, 07:38:39 AM
For me this pack is absolutely perfect it condenses down to be smaller than my badlands 2200 but can be expanded for a couple day trip or packing an animal out.. I also got the beaver tail so that in the offseason I will load with weight and use it for training.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 01, 2015, 08:19:30 AM
X2. Had both Exo and Kuiu. Both would improve with better hipbelts. Went with kuiu as it was lighter less bulky for daypack use. Exo beefier no doubt. Would consider kifaru for extended trips due to better hipbelt but for day pack with meat pack capability exo and kuiu fit the billHow is the Exo belt performing?
Adequate.
I'd pay an addition $100 if they would offer a really good one as an accessory. My other dislikes about the pack are simple ticky-tack annoyances. Nothing that makes me want to continue searching for another pack choice. But the belt thing really is disappointing. So much thought went into this pack and then add a hot lined, big rectangle piece of foam with a belt that barely achieves adequacy is really a shame IMO.
With a better belt it would have no equal in any price range. As is there are few equals and I will likely use this pack for many years to come. But I will do so hoping that a belt upgrade will be coming soon!!
Post by: fisheral87 on April 01, 2015, 06:24:46 PM
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Quote from: RadSav on Yesterday at 08:07:28 PM
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How is the Exo belt performing?
Adequate.
I'd pay an addition $100 if they would offer a really good one as an accessory. My other dislikes about the pack are simple ticky-tack annoyances. Nothing that makes me want to continue searching for another pack choice. But the belt thing really is disappointing. So much thought went into this pack and then add a hot lined, big rectangle piece of foam with a belt that barely achieves adequacy is really a shame IMO.
With a better belt it would have no equal in any price range. As is there are few equals and I will likely use this pack for many years to come. But I will do so hoping that a belt upgrade will be coming soon!!
X2. Had both Exo and Kuiu. Both would improve with better hipbelts. Went with kuiu as it was lighter less bulky for daypack use. Exo beefier no doubt. Would consider kifaru for extended trips due to better hipbelt but for day pack with meat pack capability exo and kuiu fit the bill
Mag, I read your review and thought it was well done, so thank you for that. I'm on the list for a 2015 5500 so I guess I'll just be patient and try it.
I sold my L.L. bean hunter carry all and it was by far the most comfortable waist belt I've warn to date, pretty good for a $70 backpack.
Coop, can you elaborate on the frame additions? I could not find the changes on the site?
Al
Post by: coop2424 on April 01, 2015, 06:32:21 PM
We'll have final production samples next week and we'll be getting pics and videos done as fast as we can. The following week is the Salt Lake Hunt Expo so we'll do our best to get those up before we leave for the show.
Some of the major changes:
Changed to a tubular titanium frame instead of solid. The frame itself dropped 5oz! We tested them all of last year and they are bombproof.
Same floating lid on the 3500 that was on the 5500 last year
Still have the option though to move the front lid compression straps up and have it function like the reverse lid
The shoulder harness is a more dense foam (same as belt but 1/2") and is completely redesigned to eliminate any squeak
Eliminated all of the locking (wave lock) 3/4" ladder locks except where the bag attaches to the frame
The frame panel has 3 more added aluminum cross stays to add rigidity to it
Got rid of all the 70d material in the pack. We didn't have any durability issues but in extreme cold it got pretty noisy. We now use a much tougher and quieter 420d Diamond Ripstop.
The bag itself is pretty much unchanged. We did add the option to add interior pockets with a pretty unique velcro attachment system. You can get up to (4) of our 8" mesh pockets in there now.
There are probably 50 other minor changes that we have implemented. With a full year of pack production under our belt and another year of testing/ prototyping we are continuing to improve on the pack.
We don't have final weight specs but it should be a few ounces lighter, most of that coming from the weight savings of the frame. With the added cross stays in the frame panel and floating lid we gained a few ounces there.
Steve
Post by: fisheral87 on April 01, 2015, 07:11:22 PM
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Post by: RadSav on April 01, 2015, 09:33:02 PM
All the cool kids have 2015's. 8) :chuckle:
:chuckle: worse than computers.
Don't forget that EXO measures their packs different than most others. Most add every pocket and pouch as part of the overall size rating. EXO is just the main bag and lid. So their 3500 is bigger than many 5000 packs on the market. It's very deceiving since it seems like such a nice little package until you just keep loading and loading more stuff. For me the 5500 was just a bit much. But for those who believe it's better to have too much than not enough...they are going to love the 5500!
Post by: bradslam on April 01, 2015, 09:56:19 PM
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Post by: fisheral87 on April 02, 2015, 05:39:12 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 02, 2015, 06:42:44 PM
Ok so how much more sq inches are you getting do you think?
5500 - 3500 = 2000 :chuckle:
EXO website says the exterior pockets and the load shelf capacity remains the same. Here is a quote from the website = •The 5500 is 3″ deeper than the 3500 and 8″ taller with the extendable snow collar
Post by: fisheral87 on April 02, 2015, 08:16:58 PM
How much volume are you getting from the additional pockets?
Post by: RadSav on April 02, 2015, 09:08:05 PM
Ok, I deserved that.
How much volume are you getting from the additional pockets?
Going by their website both the 3500 and the 5500 have the same 1,000 ci of exterior pockets and 2,500 ci in the load shelf area. I assume that's before you add accessories.
Compressed with only day pack load they are dang near the same pack. Fitting and riding like a medium day pack. Very nice! I just find myself sensitive to the huge snow collars. I'd rather have a spike duffle in the load shelf area and eliminate the clutter of the snow collar. Other packs I have had with large top collars I have cut them off. But I'm a little anal retentive when it comes to the organization of my packs.
Post by: fisheral87 on April 14, 2015, 09:09:38 PM
Post by: couesbitten on April 17, 2015, 09:40:26 AM
Post by: fisheral87 on April 17, 2015, 09:54:57 AM
Not sure if that is better than, "I don't have a clue."
Are you on the "Pre-Order" order list?
Post by: couesbitten on April 17, 2015, 02:38:24 PM
Are you on the "Pre-Order" order list?
Kinda :dunno: I won mine in a contest that started in mid February on the Rokslide website, so I guess it's kind of "pre-ordered", I mean Steve knew somebody was going to win a pack.
Post by: fisheral87 on April 20, 2015, 10:04:49 PM