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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: muleyslayer on May 20, 2016, 02:24:21 PM

Title: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: muleyslayer on May 20, 2016, 02:24:21 PM: Im starting to get into backcountry hunting, and would like some input on these 2 packs. i know that there are better packs out there, but i like these for the money. The kuiu is lighter, but I'm kinda worried about durablity. The horn hunter is cheaper, but kind of heavy. The pack will be used for 3-4 day hunts. Thanks for any advice
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: trophyhunt on May 20, 2016, 02:44:27 PM: Quote from: muleyslayer on May 20, 2016, 02:24:21 PM
Im starting to get into backcountry hunting, and would like some input on these 2 packs. i know that there are better packs out there, but i like these for the money. The kuiu is lighter, but I'm kinda worried about durablity. The horn hunter is cheaper, but kind of heavy. The pack will be used for 3-4 day hunts. Thanks for any advice
Lots of info on packs here, I just did a ton of research and only because I got a 25% off discount I went with the icon pro 7,200. I also love the bag and they also redesigned the frame to make it stronger. It's too new to me to give you a full report, hopefully after this next season I'll know more, Hersey bought the same pack so that's about all you need to know! 😜💥. Seriously, I think you'll love the icon pro, call kuiu and ask for a 25% discount, you never know!
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: MountainWalk on May 20, 2016, 04:26:02 PM: If I hadn't of found a used Kifaru frame on the low low, I would have rocked the Full Curl. I'd still like to have one. 100% USA made!
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on May 20, 2016, 04:36:53 PM: I have the full curl system, if you have any questions ask. It is heavier so I mostly just use the frame. It has enough room to hold everything I need for the day without the extra day pack attached.
THe heaviest load was 130lb and it broke one of the wing straps. Besides that it's held up well for the price.
If I had to do it again I would just buy the frame part and use a dry stuff sack to carry camping gear or save up a year and buy a kifaru.
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: ffbowhunter on May 20, 2016, 04:40:51 PM: I think the only downside with the Kuiu packs is the material is fairly noisy, at least my 3200 ultra.
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: JBar on May 20, 2016, 05:53:35 PM: Kuiu Ultra material is thinner and noisier than the Pro material. Both good packs!
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: hogslayer on May 20, 2016, 06:07:07 PM: My second pack was a Horn Hunter Full Curl. I sold it after the season ended. First reason was because the torso length is fixed and set at 18". Second was there were way to many pockets. I ended up going with a Kifaru and really like it.
Title: Re: kuiu 5200 or 7200 or icon pro or horn hunter full curl
Post by: buglebrush on June 05, 2016, 07:57:56 AM: Exo 5500. You will thank me