Recommend a backpack for me

[Hammsolo]

Where can I learn about the 4x? They told me the material won’t be quieter because there just isn’t a current solution to the problem. I have a Kifaru Gun bearer that is magical, and will be transferring. I may modify it to use a molle panel. I don’t like that the rifle is behind you on the EXO design. My shoulders are effed due to foosball.

 

[Irrelevant]

I don't think noise will be an issue. It sounds way worse to your ears than something 60 yards away. And the more use the more pliable the fabric, the quieter. So offer to help a few guys pack the first year and you should be good.

 

[Hammsolo]

My fata$$ could use the exercise!

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Where can I learn about the 4x?

They are pretty active on Rokslide and have a bunch of guys testing the prototype out.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/exo-k4-now-or-wait-for-the-exo-k4x.424211/

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/exo-k4x.454806/

 

[Hammsolo]

K4x Pack Systems will offer significant weight savings for the ounce-counting backpack hunter, withoutsacrificing pack performance, comfort, load-hauling ability, or durability.

K4x will be fully compatible with current K4 Pack Systems, but will utilize custom materials (fabrics, buckles, foams, and more), which we have carefully developed with our suppliers and production partners.

I laugh at this. It’s like mountain biking. It’s easier to drop a few gut pounds than pay $$$$ for titanium hardware sets.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

K4x Pack Systems will offer significant weight savings for the ounce-counting backpack hunter, withoutsacrificing pack performance, comfort, load-hauling ability, or durability.

K4x will be fully compatible with current K4 Pack Systems, but will utilize custom materials (fabrics, buckles, foams, and more), which we have carefully developed with our suppliers and production partners.

I laugh at this. It’s like mountain biking. It’s easier to drop a few gut pounds than pay $$$$ for titanium hardware sets.

Maybe for you (and many). I've been 140lbs. since college 2009ish. There is no weight for me to lose lol.

IIRC it's 1lb. lighter which is pretty significant and impressive IMO. I'm still on the fence about it, your point still stands, at some point it's diminishing return but 1lb seems enough to warrant consideration. You could also just get a 6-8lb pack from Alps and save a few hundred dollars or more. I will wait and see price and compare, not sure where all the weight savings is coming from if 50/50 frame/pack may just grab the frame or bag whichever costs the least and saves the most and do a hybrid, IDK.

My only real suggestion is that they should color code the buckles. There are a lot of buckles. I've thought about painting them or using colored tape etc. but never get around to it.

Wonder if they will keep the K4 as "entry" level pack?

 

[Hammsolo]

You calling me fat bro!?!