Post by: buglebrush on February 07, 2016, 03:10:29 PM
Post by: zwickeyman on February 07, 2016, 04:12:01 PM
Exo, Kuiu, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Parodox etc are all noisier than a KOM or a Bison Gear for instance
Post by: M_ray on February 07, 2016, 04:33:44 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 07, 2016, 04:35:17 PM
Post by: buglebrush on February 07, 2016, 05:14:09 PM
If you are bow hunting go with is the most quiet if you are shooting long distance go with Kuiu ... if you are looking for the lightest you can get with the best quiet factor keep your badlands ... :twocents:
This has sort of been my opinion too, but I would love to try the kuiu too
Post by: buglebrush on February 07, 2016, 05:17:24 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on February 07, 2016, 09:03:53 PM
As far as noise, I never thought "man this pack is loud in the brush" didn't seem to make any more noise from any other pack I've used or clothing I've worn.
Post by: buglebrush on February 08, 2016, 09:49:50 AM
Post by: X-Force on February 08, 2016, 10:19:33 AM
Any pack not made of fleece or wool is noisy. 160 and 500 cordura are noisy materials when rubbing on brush.
Exo, Kuiu, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Parodox etc are all noisier than a KOM or a Bison Gear for instance
If you asked to check one out there should be someone near you here on HW that could let you put your hands on one.
Both the 1850 and 3200 are more narrow then your torso so there shouldn't be a big difference between them in noise and catching brush.
Just a thought but Exo is made in the USA and is coming out with a 2000 ci pack that should be only $50-75 more then the 1850.
Post by: 3dvapor on February 08, 2016, 11:14:47 AM
Post by: M_ray on February 08, 2016, 02:59:45 PM
I think the bases were covered by the other replies...Any pack not made of fleece or wool is noisy. 160 and 500 cordura are noisy materials when rubbing on brush.
Exo, Kuiu, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Parodox etc are all noisier than a KOM or a Bison Gear for instance
If you asked to check one out there should be someone near you here on HW that could let you put your hands on one.
Both the 1850 and 3200 are more narrow then your torso so there shouldn't be a big difference between them in noise and catching brush.
Just a thought but Exo is made in the USA and is coming out with a 2000 ci pack that should be only $50-75 more then the 1850.
Now if you have the full kit 1850 can you just buy the bag for the 3200 and place it on the same frame as the 1850? I really like that the kuiu's are light to start with ... The one thing that has always bugged me about the eberlestock packs is that they are like 10 pounds before you start putting anything in them!!! With my badlands or my sitka flash I can put 4-5 pounds of gear in it before I am equal to the dry weight of the eberlestock and with a kuiu I could bump that up even another pound or two? :dunno:
Post by: X-Force on February 08, 2016, 03:40:54 PM
I think the bases were covered by the other replies...Any pack not made of fleece or wool is noisy. 160 and 500 cordura are noisy materials when rubbing on brush.
Exo, Kuiu, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Parodox etc are all noisier than a KOM or a Bison Gear for instance
If you asked to check one out there should be someone near you here on HW that could let you put your hands on one.
Both the 1850 and 3200 are more narrow then your torso so there shouldn't be a big difference between them in noise and catching brush.
Just a thought but Exo is made in the USA and is coming out with a 2000 ci pack that should be only $50-75 more then the 1850.
Now if you have the full kit 1850 can you just buy the bag for the 3200 and place it on the same frame as the 1850? I really like that the kuiu's are light to start with ... The one thing that has always bugged me about the eberlestock packs is that they are like 10 pounds before you start putting anything in them!!! With my badlands or my sitka flash I can put 4-5 pounds of gear in it before I am equal to the dry weight of the eberlestock and with a kuiu I could bump that up even another pound or two? :dunno:
Kuiu uses the same frame for 1850, 3200, 5200, 7200 and you can put the Ultra bags on that frame as well.
Eberlestock and Mystery Ranch have very heavy bags compared to most companies. I was as able to cut multiple pounds off of my MR by eliminating things I never use or didn't need.
I don't own a Kuiu and don't plan on owning one. I have had multiple people tell me they are very comfortable with light weight (less than 30 or 40 pounds) but the load lifter straps loosen under heavy weight and need to be continuously adjusted. Whether that's just a couple peoples problem or its a chronic issue with the pack I don't know.
Post by: Rb1 on February 08, 2016, 07:03:45 PM
Post by: buglebrush on February 08, 2016, 09:36:05 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 08, 2016, 10:02:56 PM
I think the bases were covered by the other replies...Any pack not made of fleece or wool is noisy. 160 and 500 cordura are noisy materials when rubbing on brush.
Exo, Kuiu, Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Parodox etc are all noisier than a KOM or a Bison Gear for instance
If you asked to check one out there should be someone near you here on HW that could let you put your hands on one.
Both the 1850 and 3200 are more narrow then your torso so there shouldn't be a big difference between them in noise and catching brush.
Just a thought but Exo is made in the USA and is coming out with a 2000 ci pack that should be only $50-75 more then the 1850.
Now if you have the full kit 1850 can you just buy the bag for the 3200 and place it on the same frame as the 1850? I really like that the kuiu's are light to start with ... The one thing that has always bugged me about the eberlestock packs is that they are like 10 pounds before you start putting anything in them!!! With my badlands or my sitka flash I can put 4-5 pounds of gear in it before I am equal to the dry weight of the eberlestock and with a kuiu I could bump that up even another pound or two? :dunno:
Kuiu uses the same frame for 1850, 3200, 5200, 7200 and you can put the Ultra bags on that frame as well.
Eberlestock and Mystery Ranch have very heavy bags compared to most companies. I was as able to cut multiple pounds off of my MR by eliminating things I never use or didn't need.
I don't own a Kuiu and don't plan on owning one. I have had multiple people tell me they are very comfortable with light weight (less than 30 or 40 pounds) but the load lifter straps loosen under heavy weight and need to be continuously adjusted. Whether that's just a couple peoples problem or its a chronic issue with the pack I don't know.
:tup: Thanks
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 09, 2016, 11:51:22 AM
Very comfortable for a pack-in weight as mentioned. 100 lb pack felt like it was trying to eat my alive :yike:
Post by: sirmissalot on February 09, 2016, 11:58:25 AM
I was all hot to buy a KUIU pack until I tried somebody else's ICON PRO and yet another's ULTRA (yes they fit)
Very comfortable for a pack-in weight as mentioned. 100 lb pack felt like it was trying to eat my alive :yike:
100lbs on your back generally does that :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on February 09, 2016, 12:12:49 PM
I was all hot to buy a KUIU pack until I tried somebody else's ICON PRO and yet another's ULTRA (yes they fit)
Very comfortable for a pack-in weight as mentioned. 100 lb pack felt like it was trying to eat my alive :yike:
Could be a gieco commercial ...
If you're a hundred pounds of game meat in a pack you eat the back trying to carry you ... it's what you do! :chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 09, 2016, 12:18:12 PM
I was all hot to buy a KUIU pack until I tried somebody else's ICON PRO and yet another's ULTRA (yes they fit)
Very comfortable for a pack-in weight as mentioned. 100 lb pack felt like it was trying to eat my alive :yike:
Could be a gieco commercial ...
If you're a hundred pounds of game meat in a pack you eat the back trying to carry you ... it's what you do! :chuckle:
:chuckle:
Post by: huntnfmly on February 10, 2016, 03:52:55 PM
Post by: Rb1 on February 10, 2016, 04:35:33 PM
Post by: Thorny on February 11, 2016, 09:40:57 PM
If you get dirt between the frame it'll squeak, but the material makes no more noise than you would.
Post by: MtnMuley on February 11, 2016, 10:35:14 PM
Post by: M_ray on February 11, 2016, 11:05:48 PM
Are you saying that the 100 lbs was bad with the Ultra? If so, get 8t adjusted right. I own the ultra, icon, couple eberle's, and a couple kifaru's. When adjusted properly, the ultra packs equally as nice as the kifaru's. Go 130# and there's a difference. Adjusted perfectly makes all the difference. :twocents:
That pack is dead ... :peep:
Post by: jjhunter on February 12, 2016, 07:00:40 AM
Are you saying that the 100 lbs was bad with the Ultra? If so, get 8t adjusted right. I own the ultra, icon, couple eberle's, and a couple kifaru's. When adjusted properly, the ultra packs equally as nice as the kifaru's. Go 130# and there's a difference. Adjusted perfectly makes all the difference. :twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 12, 2016, 07:21:07 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 12, 2016, 10:59:49 AM
I like KUIU gaiters if that helps my case :chuckle:
Post by: buglebrush on February 12, 2016, 02:44:00 PM
I am continuing my research, and actually leaning a little more towards Exo-Mountain at the moment. Thanks again!
Post by: kentrek on February 12, 2016, 03:09:15 PM
Thanks for all the replies folks!
I am continuing my research, and actually leaning a little more towards Exo-Mountain at the moment. Thanks again!
I think the ultras are pretty awesome for what they are...it's really a pack you can get by with in every situation to an extent...but if your going to be doing exclusive heavy loads there could be better options or should I say more comfortable options...but even after a couple grueling packs I'm not by any means going off in search of more padding
The exo looks to be a winner aswell :tup:
Post by: M_ray on February 12, 2016, 10:20:21 PM
My name is Jon and I know how to cinch a pack. :hello:
I like KUIU gaiters if that helps my case :chuckle:
I always find that cool looking gaiters help when packing a hundred pounds! :chuckle: