New pack recommendations

[sneakypete]

I’d definitely look at at the AKEK back. My son and I bought the 3200 pack.it’s by far the most comfortable pack I’ve ever used. It also comes with a built in quick release rifle holder.

 

[MTLabrador]

New Exo K4 3600 just shipped from Idaho to Montana today. I’m excited to try this thing out. It’s good luck to draw my goat tag this fall.

 

[BootsontheGround18]

Exo K4 is a great pack. I have had the K3 and then upgraded to the K4. The Exo packs are dependable, durable and the customer service is excellent!

 

[ciihom]

Lurker chiming in because I’m in a similar boat with a kid getting close to elk-camp size. One question for the experienced guys in here: when you’re sizing a pack for a teenager who hasn’t fully filled out yet, do you prioritize the frame fitting them now (and they grow into a bigger one later) or buy the bigger frame and let them grow into it? Trying to decide if the K4 conversation even applies to a 14-year-old or if that’s still a couple years out.

 

[DIY HUNTER]

I really like my EXO…. Have an older one and it’s great…..I’m sure the K4 is great too. I have a smaller Kuiu pack for just hiking and scouting but I question the durability over time.

 

[Bonehead27]

Mystery ranch has always treated me well

 

[aroundandout]

Currently have a Mystery Ranch Metcalf that I purchased in 2019. Has been a wonderful pack and have only had one waist belt buckle fail on me while hunting in Colorado 2 years ago that I fixed with electrical tape. They sent me a kit with extra pieces following the hunt when I emailed them. I am looking into getting another pack that would be used for hiking, rucking with weight to train for elk hunts out west and my hunts would be anywhere in the 3-5 maybe 7 day range just for reference. The metcalf that I have serves me well but my oldest will be at a good age for elk hunting in the next 2 years and I want to either get him a new bag or give him mine since we can wear basically the same sized clothing. I like Mystery Ranch but wouldn't be opposed to something like a Stone Glacier Col 4800 or something from Eberlestock (don't know how I feel about the aluminum frame that they use in their main pack). Anyone have experience with the new MR metcalf/beartooth, Col 4800 or something equivalent?

hard to beat exo products