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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 12:35:05 PM

Title: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 12:35:05 PM: Can anyone tell me if this is a gen 1 or 2 Icon frame?
I think that the ram skull where it's at indicates a gen 2 frame but I'm not sure.

It was purchased new in 6/2012.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 28, 2014, 01:06:21 PM: Icons are the old Ultras are the new
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 01:10:03 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on May 28, 2014, 01:06:21 PM
Icons are the old Ultras are the new

Right...just trying to figure out if this Icon is the 1st design or the 2nd design.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Benny on May 28, 2014, 01:12:35 PM: 1st
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 01:14:29 PM: Quote from: Benny on May 28, 2014, 01:12:35 PM
1st

Thanks
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: X-Force on May 28, 2014, 03:06:23 PM: Nice snag.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: MtnMuley on May 28, 2014, 03:09:32 PM: New Icon frames were in 2013 I believe.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 03:10:36 PM: Quote from: X-Force on May 28, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
Nice snag.

I think so too, as long as it doesn't break on me. Really I think it was a screaming deal.
Since I never shoot anything, I probably don't have too much to worry about.
:(
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 28, 2014, 03:26:57 PM: Don't they have a lifetime warranty anyways?
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2014, 03:30:44 PM: Quote from: Bmcox86 on May 28, 2014, 03:26:57 PM
Don't they have a lifetime warranty anyways?

Yes they do, but I'm not sure they'll air drop me a new frame in the middle of nowhere if it breaks on a hunt.
:dunno:
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 28, 2014, 03:35:18 PM: True :yike:
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: ellensburgpo on May 28, 2014, 04:04:13 PM: I'm not sure the warranty will necessarily pass to a new owner. I bought a gen one icon used and cracked it on my first training hike. I was able to haggle them into sending me a replacement but I think that was in part due to how much stuff I've bought from them. Word to the wise, be careful with the bottom part of the pack on the edges and be careful with torque on those parts. That and they may be out of gen one frames at this point if you need a replacement. :twocents:
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: 7mag. on May 29, 2014, 09:54:58 PM: I'm pretty sure that's a first gen frame, Josh. What did you pay for it, and what bag did you get?
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 29, 2014, 10:12:14 PM: Quote from: 7mag. on May 29, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
I'm pretty sure that's a first gen frame, Josh. What did you pay for it, and what bag did you get?

$275 with a 6k and a 3k bag.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: 280ackley on May 29, 2014, 10:48:19 PM: Yep thats a good deal!!!
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: 7mag. on May 29, 2014, 11:39:40 PM: Quote from: jackelope on May 29, 2014, 10:12:14 PM

Quote from: 7mag. on May 29, 2014, 09:54:58 PM
I'm pretty sure that's a first gen frame, Josh. What did you pay for it, and what bag did you get?

$275 with a 6k and a 3k bag.

That's a great deal. It sounds like most of the frame issues are from setting a loaded pack down too hard on the frame. I bet it will last you a long time if you are just a little careful with it. My buddy had a gen 3 and loves it.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 30, 2014, 05:27:17 AM: Theres the key Gen 3 which has been revamped since Gen 1
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on May 30, 2014, 05:54:16 AM: I'll be careful with it for sure. If it breaks, it breaks I guess. I can always get another frame and I'll have 2 good bags either way. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: MountainWalk on June 17, 2014, 08:27:49 PM: Sorry for the belated thread jacking, but can anyone the difference between the ultra and the icon? It just seems as if the ultra is without all the pickets... Frames the same? Has anyone ever hauled out an elk quarter with it? Thanks.
Title: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: jackelope on June 17, 2014, 09:06:07 PM: Both the bags and the frames are totally different between the 2. The Ultra hasn't been available for an elk season to the general public yet as they just became available a couple months ago.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Todd_ID on June 17, 2014, 09:11:51 PM: When you decide you don't like that pack, then I'll take it off your hands. :chuckle: My buddy just bought the Ultra plus a bunch of extras. He was right close to a grand into it, but it's a darn nice piece of gear. I'd be sleeping in the shop if I even asked the wife to pay $275 for a pack, though, so I doubt I'll be seeing an Ultra or even an Icon anytime soon. My "Go in heavy, come out heavier" motto has worked for years.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: MountainWalk on June 17, 2014, 09:13:45 PM: Well, it sure looks easier to afford. Thanks sir. Thewebsite isnt too informative
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: huntinluva on June 18, 2014, 09:27:00 AM: I have the new Ultra 6000 and am waiting on the arrival of the 1800. I returned my 1850 (Icon) for the sturdier frame that comes with the new Ultra. It is more stout and does not have the tabs on the bottom making it more durable in my opinion. Less pockets and very streamlined which is okay for me but may push others away. So far I have logged some miles with a 50lb sandbag on the load shelf and some gear inside and I love it. Only gripe is the shoulder pads could be a little thicker, lumbar support is good and the load lifters are clutch. True test will be this September (hopefully). For both packs (6000 and 1800) with 1 frame/suspension that I can change depending on the hunt and the bow bucket it was less than $500, good deal to me but to each their own.
Title: Re: KUIU Icon frame ID?
Post by: Rock7 on June 29, 2014, 05:55:50 PM: Its the Gen 1 frame. I have the same ICON 6000. You can get an adapter and Gen 2 frame for it, thinking about doing that myself.