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.

 

[Hammsolo]

Awesome! I’ll reach out to them. They should start a trade up program or something. Leasing backpacks? The Kuiu remains interesting, but !

 

[nrpate05]

I've got a Stone Glacier 3600. I use it for day hunts and have had it up to 4 days backpacking. You can also get the lid and access bag that adds ~1500ci.

 

[Fire_9]

I think it’s hard to go wrong with a lot of the packs these days. Exo, stone glacier, Kifaru, seek outside. Pick your features and price range and go from there. They will all serve you well