Recommend a backpack for me

[MTLabrador]

This is my first fall with an Exo and I love mine so far. I have the K4 3600. I mostly hunt elk as long day trips from a base camp, and when I do backpack in it’s almost always archery season with warmer weather and a pretty minimal camp. Love it so far, and it carries weight (day hunt gear and sandbags for training hikes) a lot better than my previous Mystery Ranch. It’s pretty sleek when it’s all cinched down for hunting the timber.

 

[44hunter45]

I liked the Badlands 2200 for comfort and quiet material. However, it did not handle heavy loads well. My wife has a Valkyrie and it works great for her.

I've liked my Metcalf alright. It hauls a load well and can fit a lot in it. I wish it were quieter. When I look again I will seriously consider a exo.

I like some things about eberlestock. It seems like they are a bit heavier though. I know they offer discounts through RMEF if you do go that route.

Military and LEO discounts too.

 

[Caseknife]

I have the Exo K4 with both the 5000 and 2200 bags. The 2200 is my day hunt bag, lots of room especially with a couple hip belt pouches and water bottle holder.

 

[Matthew57]

I have the Stone Glacier X-curve 5900 and like it alright. Had a MR Metcalf and it wasn’t bad but not my jam.

 

[nextsp0t]

My EXO 2 cents: I have nearly 4000 miles on my K3. Its is a sturdy, comfortable, and capable pack. But a major downside is that a year after spending $500+ on it they phased out the K3 system for the non-compatible K4 system and I am shit out of luck when I want to add accessories, different bags, or replacement parts. Anyone buying a $700 K4 pack right now is risking it being obsolete pretty quickly.

 

[WNC2500]

I have the EXO myself and it is extremely well built. Go for it @Hammsolo
That would be a good decision.

 

[Chingon]

Exo, but wait for the upcoming K4X to be released in a couple months. It's lighter and more waterproof.