Thanks for the honest review. I'm currently shopping for a new pack and this is a finalist for me. It's refreshing to see a review with honest criticism along with the positive. These packs are expensive. It's tough to pull the trigger unless you know your getting something well designed and well built. Thanks.
Yes sir it took me 6 years to pull the trigger. I don’t regret it one bit. The third day I had my pack I was hauling elk meat off the mountain and knew immediately I had made a great choice. Thanks for watching and hope you follow along.
Great review. It's a rare thing to find someone that uses kit as much as you have before filming a review. I have had my eye on this company for a while and your review is very helpful in understanding their products. Thank you.
You bet man. I hauled 1 elk and 4 deer last year and 2 elk and 1 deer this year so far with it. Excellent pack and great customer service with these guys.
It was refreshing to see someone who really got to know the pack critique it. All the issues you pointed out are not going to ruin your hunt and you were able to solve them. My buddy just got one of these and has been taunting me with it. I bet by next fall I have one
Just got the K3 with the 3200 option, and impressively enough it seems like Exo listened to the issues and addressed most if not all of them. Really comfortable pack. I still have to put it into use, but out of the box its the best pack I've ever own, and I"ve had 15 or so packs, including a couple custom made ones.
Yes sir. They sent me a 6400 bag and they have improved everything I bitched about. I love the packs. Good luck this season and send me some pics when you harvest with it. 👊💪
@@FLATLANDERHUNT just filled my freezer from. SE Alaska this year, so no pics coming soon. Appreciate what you are doing, good luck to you. You made my pack better with your feedback because EXO listens.
@@FLATLANDERHUNT Do you notice a big size difference, bulk wise between the two? I'm starting to get into back country hunting and can't decide between the 4800 and 6400. I want enough space for back country hunting but I also do a lot of day hunts.
@@Dedicatedoutdoors they both pack down to be about the same for day packing but noticed a huge difference when fully loaded. I love them both but choose the 6400 over the 4800 in the backcountry
Good vid! I hope to one day, put as much time as you have in the back country! I noticed in the vid the little label that says "cordura" on your lid is black. The label on the replacment lid that exo sent me, is now ranger green instead of black like on the "miscut" lids and seemed to fix the issue you had in the video, for me at least. Makes me think you might have accidentally been using the "miscut" lid in the video
Thanks man. Really appreciate you watching. And they sent that lid to me as the replacement to the original. Still had the same issue. And now I have to send the frame in for replacement. Sucks but at least they stand behind their product.
@@FLATLANDERHUNT Yah, they've been really on top of looking out for their customers. They've addressed any issues I've had in quick order. Hopefully by the 2020 release everything will be squared away
Great review. I'm sure glad I'm not the only one with the lid issue, I will have to try your way of redirecting the straps to make sure the lid stays somewhat up where its supposed to be.
For the zippers maybe try carefully squeezing them down with plyers? Also, what do I look for to find out if I have the old or new K3 lid? Thanks for the review! It's a great pack and I'm glad there wasn't much to complain about!
Yes sir. That’s what I did to remedy the zippers. As far as the lid goes. I requested a new one and it does the same exact thing as the old one. What I did was run the lid straps under the shoulder straps up against the frame then back up to the lid so that it is at the correct angle and it works great. Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Flatlander family. 👊💪
To be honest with you I film everything with my iPhone 10 SX and also edit all of my videos with this same phone. 🤣 I do have some cameras in mind that I’m going to start using this year. I’ll let you know after I use them and see how the quality comes out.
Yes sir they sure do. When they recalled them they sent me a new lid they said was correct only to have the same problem. I’ll be doing an update review soon. They have since sent me a 6400 also that I’m trying and will have a review for it coming also. I’ve fixed the lid problem and really that my only bitch about the pack. It has hauled some extreme loads out and would definitely recommend them.
So I ran mine under the shoulder straps then back up to the lid to get the correct angle and it works great. I’ve had it like that now for 10 months and is doing great. I show that in this video. And it leaves the pack handle free because I actually use it a lot loading and unloading from the truck.
Hey Bro, love the video. I have the K2 2000 and am looking to upgrade this year. Thanks for the content “keep hammering” Come check us out at #livehuntco!! We guide here in KY for Elk. I hope to get my first western hunt in 2021. 🙏🏻
Thanks for the honest review. I'm currently shopping for a new pack and this is a finalist for me. It's refreshing to see a review with honest criticism along with the positive. These packs are expensive. It's tough to pull the trigger unless you know your getting something well designed and well built. Thanks.
Yes sir it took me 6 years to pull the trigger. I don’t regret it one bit. The third day I had my pack I was hauling elk meat off the mountain and knew immediately I had made a great choice. Thanks for watching and hope you follow along.
Great review. It's a rare thing to find someone that uses kit as much as you have before filming a review. I have had my eye on this company for a while and your review is very helpful in understanding their products. Thank you.
You bet man. I hauled 1 elk and 4 deer last year and 2 elk and 1 deer this year so far with it. Excellent pack and great customer service with these guys.
It was refreshing to see someone who really got to know the pack critique it. All the issues you pointed out are not going to ruin your hunt and you were able to solve them. My buddy just got one of these and has been taunting me with it. I bet by next fall I have one
Great choice if you do man. Good luck this season
Just got the K3 with the 3200 option, and impressively enough it seems like Exo listened to the issues and addressed most if not all of them. Really comfortable pack. I still have to put it into use, but out of the box its the best pack I've ever own, and I"ve had 15 or so packs, including a couple custom made ones.
Yes sir. They sent me a 6400 bag and they have improved everything I bitched about. I love the packs. Good luck this season and send me some pics when you harvest with it. 👊💪
@@FLATLANDERHUNT just filled my freezer from. SE Alaska this year, so no pics coming soon. Appreciate what you are doing, good luck to you. You made my pack better with your feedback because EXO listens.
@@FLATLANDERHUNT Do you notice a big size difference, bulk wise between the two? I'm starting to get into back country hunting and can't decide between the 4800 and 6400. I want enough space for back country hunting but I also do a lot of day hunts.
@@Dedicatedoutdoors they both pack down to be about the same for day packing but noticed a huge difference when fully loaded. I love them both but choose the 6400 over the 4800 in the backcountry
Great review of the pack Cole. I’ve been to the Exo Mountain Gear store. Great folks over there!! Stay safe!!
Yes sir they have been great to me for sure.
Been looking at this pack. Maybe in tbe future. Want to get my first elk hunt done first before I buy something better. Awesome review
Good vid! I hope to one day, put as much time as you have in the back country! I noticed in the vid the little label that says "cordura" on your lid is black. The label on the replacment lid that exo sent me, is now ranger green instead of black like on the "miscut" lids and seemed to fix the issue you had in the video, for me at least. Makes me think you might have accidentally been using the "miscut" lid in the video
Thanks man. Really appreciate you watching. And they sent that lid to me as the replacement to the original. Still had the same issue. And now I have to send the frame in for replacement. Sucks but at least they stand behind their product.
@@FLATLANDERHUNT Yah, they've been really on top of looking out for their customers. They've addressed any issues I've had in quick order. Hopefully by the 2020 release everything will be squared away
Badass pack I packed out my doe this year in my badlands 2200 but had to make two trips 👍👍
801 Outdoors thanks man. I love it. I watched a few of your swan hunts this morning. Keep up the hard work.
Really good review dude, keeping on
Thanks so much
Great review. I'm sure glad I'm not the only one with the lid issue, I will have to try your way of redirecting the straps to make sure the lid stays somewhat up where its supposed to be.
Yeah man and that’s a new lid that they sent to replace the original. Great pack though
Nice review
Keep up the good videos buddy!!
Mark thanks Mark I appreciate it
For the zippers maybe try carefully squeezing them down with plyers?
Also, what do I look for to find out if I have the old or new K3 lid?
Thanks for the review! It's a great pack and I'm glad there wasn't much to complain about!
Yes sir. That’s what I did to remedy the zippers.
As far as the lid goes. I requested a new one and it does the same exact thing as the old one. What I did was run the lid straps under the shoulder straps up against the frame then back up to the lid so that it is at the correct angle and it works great. Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Flatlander family. 👊💪
@@FLATLANDERHUNT thanks for the reply. I'm still curious how to know which lid I have.
Yes. The helmets piss me off. I’m going to try your rigging.
It’s works great rigged like that. Thanks for watching.
What about criss crossing the straps on the t lid? Good detailed review thank you
I have them ran under the shoulder straps then back up at a better angle and it has fixed the problem. And on the zipper I just tied better knots
A little jb weld or some epoxy on those zippers
Would like to see a video about the cameras you use and set ups etc
To be honest with you I film everything with my iPhone 10 SX and also edit all of my videos with this same phone. 🤣 I do have some cameras in mind that I’m going to start using this year. I’ll let you know after I use them and see how the quality comes out.
@@FLATLANDERHUNT sounds good brother!!
If you watch any of the Bro vids when they are running these packs you will see the exact same issue with the lids.
Yes sir they sure do. When they recalled them they sent me a new lid they said was correct only to have the same problem. I’ll be doing an update review soon. They have since sent me a 6400 also that I’m trying and will have a review for it coming also. I’ve fixed the lid problem and really that my only bitch about the pack. It has hauled some extreme loads out and would definitely recommend them.
Great review, just make sure you keep talking towards the camera though, as sometimes it was hard to hear what you were saying.
Thanks for the comment. I’m hoping for a new camera and mic set up soon. Thanks for the support
Looking at the video wondering if u would be able to cross the straps, left to right on the lid so they cant slide down the side?
Yes that’s what I’ve done from the start and it solved the issue.
Good review
Thank you sir
I appreciate you watching
External frame bag z better or internal frame bag?
The frame on this pack is separate. I prefer one with a meat shelf/ load shelf for hauling meat and animal
Why cant you just criss cross the front lid straps thru the pack handle? Will that work?
So I ran mine under the shoulder straps then back up to the lid to get the correct angle and it works great. I’ve had it like that now for 10 months and is doing great. I show that in this video. And it leaves the pack handle free because I actually use it a lot loading and unloading from the truck.
Hey Bro, love the video. I have the K2 2000 and am looking to upgrade this year. Thanks for the content “keep hammering” Come check us out at #livehuntco!! We guide here in KY for Elk. I hope to get my first western hunt in 2021. 🙏🏻
Right on man Thanks You. Love the pack. I’ll be in Oregon and Colorado hunting Elk for 45 days