The Backcountry Gear Thread!!!!!

[Texans42]

Also I have both the 3500 and 5500, when I use a synthetic sleeping bag I tend to grab the 5500

[Jared.King]

No such thing as weights nothing.... I’d rather pack a contractor trash bag(multiple uses)then liner for same weight

JTelakin made great point I can’t tell you last time I packed rain pants

Noted. I need to add trash bag to my list. Very handy! I already have the pants, and they will be a last minute weather decision.

Also I have both the 3500 and 5500, when I use a synthetic sleeping bag I tend to grab the 5500

That's why I'm trying to decide between the two. I think I could use the 3500 most of the time, but they compress and 5.4 lbs isn't much different that 5.1 lbs.

Thanks again!

[whiteoak]

Last three years back county hunting Colorado it rained a ton and I would have been in a bad place without rain pants or my gaiters. No matter how much you water proof your boots gaiters will help. We walked miles in tall wet grass every morning

[JTeLarkin08]

Last three years back county hunting Colorado it rained a ton and I would have been in a bad place without rain pants or my gaiters. No matter how much you water proof your boots gaiters will help. We walked miles in tall wet grass every morning

I agree gaiter are a must. Rain pants are on my maybe throw our list depending on how heavy they are and what part of Colorado I’m hunting.


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[thegrouse]

I would only bring 1 1/4 zip either a fleece or pullover with or without a hood. A 200 weight base layer top should keep you warm down into the 30s if you are moving.

[Texans42]

Last three years back county hunting Colorado it rained a ton and I would have been in a bad place without rain pants or my gaiters. No matter how much you water proof your boots gaiters will help. We walked miles in tall wet grass every morning

I stop carrying rain paints about 8 years ago. Now if I was hunting northern Idaho or west coast for sure, but even the year of the floods in 12 when it rained every day flooding out CO & NM, with gaiters on I didn’t get that wet. In fact I only remember having to sleep in my pants one night to dry them out. To each their own, I’d rather spend the 13-16 oz on something else.

[CEO]

That's why I'm trying to decide between the two. I think I could use the 3500 most of the time, but they compress and 5.4 lbs isn't much different that 5.1 lbs.

Thanks again!

I researched the Exo packs for quite a while trying to convince myself to pull the trigger. Most opinions I could find said go 5500 since the weight difference is not noticeable.

I ended up getting a Stone Glacier (6200) because of frame size and somehow find a way to pack it full. I think there's something to the belief, if you have more room you'll find something to fill it with.

[bphillips]

Gaiters are a must for me and I’ll take my rain gear anytime it could be wet and cold at same time.

[JTeLarkin08]

I have a excel spreadsheet with all of my gear for New Zealand made up. I haven’t finalized it yet tho. I’ll post it up on my New Zealand thread when it gets closer to time. I have a lot of gear tho.




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[huntingfanatic]

I researched the Exo packs for quite a while trying to convince myself to pull the trigger. Most opinions I could find said go 5500 since the weight difference is not noticeable.



I ended up getting a Stone Glacier (6200) because of frame size and somehow find a way to pack it full. I think there's something to the belief, if you have more room you'll find something to fill it with.

I’m gonna go with the EXO 5500. I tried it on along with several other packs at the Western Expo and it just felt better than the others. Steve said if I wasn’t in a hurry to wait until their new June release

[CEO]

I’m gonna go with the EXO 5500. I tried it on along with several other packs at the Western Expo and it just felt better than the others. Steve said if I wasn’t in a hurry to wait until their new June release

Was the expo cool? Been thinking about going.

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[diamond10x]

I’m gonna go with the EXO 5500. I tried it on along with several other packs at the Western Expo and it just felt better than the others. Steve said if I wasn’t in a hurry to wait until their new June release

Good choice! From what I have heard the new frame is gonna be awesome. I have a ‘15 3500 bag w/ frame(pre k2) and an ‘18 5500 bag w/ k2 frame. The new frame won’t be quite as rigid as the Ti k2 and therefore won’t have the roll when side hilling and will give a little like the pre k2’s but not as much. Also changed up a few straps, I’m excited to see the new stuff. Never had a single complaint about exo and their quality and customer service is second to none and that’s a fact. I do know they are releasing a 6500 bag size FYI.

[huntingfanatic]

Was the expo cool? Been thinking about going.

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Absolutely. Definitely worth the trip. Nice to see the equipment, the calling contests and seminars

[huntingfanatic]

Good choice! From what I have heard the new frame is gonna be awesome. I have a ‘15 3500 bag w/ frame(pre k2) and an ‘18 5500 bag w/ k2 frame. The new frame won’t be quite as rigid as the Ti k2 and therefore won’t have the roll when side hilling and will give a little like the pre k2’s but not as much. Also changed up a few straps, I’m excited to see the new stuff. Never had a single complaint about exo and their quality and customer service is second to none and that’s a fact. I do know they are releasing a 6500 bag size FYI.

Thanks for the info. Really enjoyed talking to Steve. I’ll have to check out the 6500. Will probably take a scouting trip when I go get the bag

[Jared.King]

I’m gonna go with the EXO 5500. I tried it on along with several other packs at the Western Expo and it just felt better than the others. Steve said if I wasn’t in a hurry to wait until their new June release

Good choice! From what I have heard the new frame is gonna be awesome. I have a ‘15 3500 bag w/ frame(pre k2) and an ‘18 5500 bag w/ k2 frame. The new frame won’t be quite as rigid as the Ti k2 and therefore won’t have the roll when side hilling and will give a little like the pre k2’s but not as much. Also changed up a few straps, I’m excited to see the new stuff. Never had a single complaint about exo and their quality and customer service is second to none and that’s a fact. I do know they are releasing a 6500 bag size FYI.

Good info! I'll likely wait to order a pack. Probably will be the 5500