Exo Mountain 3500 - foliage - $420

[Spitz]

I really liked this pack last year. Lightweight and comfortable, with sufficient pockets to make gear access on day hunts a non-issue. They've made a few changes to it for this year but bumped up the price from $450 to $500. It's in great shape, no stains or tears that I see.

I'm trying to figure out if belt size is small or medium. I'm a 32" waist so I'm in between. It fit me great with a little to spare.

$420 shipped. I just need to find a box that'll work for it.

Here's a link:

http://exomountaingear.com

 

[Spitz]

Let's try $390

 

[Spitz]

Sold

 

[idahofishnhunt]

You selling to buy a new one...or selling to get a different pack...curious what you found that could do the job better?

 

[Spitz]

I like the changes they made to the new pack. Going to be getting one of those.

 

[idahofishnhunt]

Gotcha...I have one on preorder as well, should be soon.

 

[WyOpitz]

What changes did they make? I have the first generation and can't think of anything that would make it better. It's a sweet pack.

 

[Spitz]

They added some aluminum cross stays for rigidity on the frame; made the lid removable in the 3500 size, changed the straps they use and a few other minor changes. Biggest one was toughening up the frame a tad.

 

[Lawnboy]

Do they have a load shelf? What about functioning load lifters if you do have some meat in the shelf or is it similar to the crew cab without much load lifter help?

 

[Spitz]

They do have a load shelf and the frame is significantly taller than the NICE frame, allowing for functional load lifters.

 

[idahofishnhunt]

Sounds like some excellent changes...always worth waiting for second gen after feedback from the first run.

 

[old man]

Packs and tents

This will be my first year O.Y.O. backpacking elk hunt and don't under stand why I should spend 4-5 hundred dollars for a pack or one man tent, which some hunters suggest.

 

[Oak]

This will be my first year O.Y.O. backpacking elk hunt and don't under stand why I should spend 4-5 hundred dollars for a pack or one man tent, which some hunters suggest.

For a NR that might be coming west once, or once every 3-4 years, it's probably not worth it. For guys (or gals) that live out here and do multiple hunts a year, having the most comfortable and reliable gear is more important. If you don't think you need it, you probably don't.

 

[MThuntr]

I have the new 2015 3500 ExoMountain pack. It is a very sturdy pack and am happy with the adjustments and feel so far. While I haven't carried it fully loaded it has seen 2 weeks of daily backpacking and it will see 3-5 more weeks of solid use before archery season. It actually survived an upset mule stepping on it without any damage. I really wish for the price it included a couple internal mesh pockets and a water bladder pocket instead of being add-ons. The large belt fits my fat gut but the chest strap could be a couple inches longer to accommodate some more adjustment