Expedition Backpack reviews thoughts opinions

[jackelope]

The pocket comment was a reminder. You have to decide if you want one big bag or if you’re a guy who likes lots of pockets and organization. Something to consider when you’re shopping. I’m not too familiar with the other brands but Kifaru has some of each. I don’t like a bunch of seperate pockets. I’d rather organize internally with individual pullouts and ditty bags.

[leonpeon2]

What bag did you end up getting?
I like the kuiu but it’s always hard not being able to look at it before you buy it.  Always like to have them side by side.

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[edaniels97]

Not to highjack your thread boneaddict, but I am also in the market for a new pack. I’ve narrowed it down to the stone glacier sky 5900, Exo 5k and the initial ascent 5k.

Ive ran Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Exo, Mystery Ranch, Eberlstock  and KUIU. I have been using Exo for the last 5 years and couldnt ask for a better pack or company

Another one to look at is Initial Ascent out of Idaho. Their pack carries weight like no other I have tried. 120# feels like 80# Owners are good guys and their bags are well thought out

What did you like/not like between the stone, Exo and initial ascent?

[zwickeyman]

I havent ran a SG for about 5 years but at that time I didnt care for bag configurations and couldnt keep the pack on my hips. They are very high quality though

IA, the good and the bad is the frame. It can carry a *censored* ton of weight but is very stiff when using as a hunting/day pack. Very well built and great guys running it

Been running the EXO for a few years and for me its the best all around pack. Well organized but not too many pockets. Can carry more weight than I can yet great as a day pack. I have older K2 frames with K2 and K3 bags. Very well thought out

[edaniels97]

I havent ran a SG for about 5 years but at that time I didnt care for bag configurations and couldnt keep the pack on my hips. They are very high quality though

IA, the good and the bad is the frame. It can carry a *censored* ton of weight but is very stiff when using as a hunting/day pack. Very well built and great guys running it

Been running the EXO for a few years and for me its the best all around pack. Well organized but not too many pockets. Can carry more weight than I can yet great as a day pack. I have older K2 frames with K2 and K3 bags. Very well thought out

Thanks for the info. I don’t know anyone with real experience with the initial ascent but the only complaint I’ve heard with the stone glacier is that is kind of a pain to separate the bag from the frame to access the load shelf. Which has pretty much tipped me into getting the Exo. Thanks again hope that helps anyone else out

[deerlick]

stone glacier here, super easy to separate the bag to access the load shelf

[CoryTDF]

https://seekoutside.com/hunting-packs/

I'm a big fan of this Revolution Suspension system. Packed many animals with it and it's still my go-to.