Thread: Modern Packs

Originally Posted by McNotty

First blooded outing for the Exo K4 3600. I’m still salty I didn’t get the 5000 bag, but the load carrying was sooo bloody comfortable. Pack weight was close to 40kg and I was hardly sore the next day.

I’m still on the fence about the large full length side pockets, I’m used to one main compartment and also having the protection of a pack liner for all my gear against poor weather. I don’t use a spotting scope and am seriously considering cutting out the internal wall on one side to make the main compartment larger and keeping the other in intact for tent or bivvy gear.

To the people that have them, what are you chucking in the large side pockets?

I'm doing the same as @BK10. My Kuiu Mountain Star fits perfectly in one side pouch. I have a tripod in the other but it's maybe better used for a larger item. I have quick access items in the middle pocket like snacks and my kill kit. I to may buy the 5000 but only to carry more. I packed out my first deer today and it was good. I don't think the meat shelf is designed for little game like Sika. I had it all in game bags but it still tried squirming out the sides. I did get a crib panel I think I might need to use in future for Sika. Sorry. Forgot to take a photo