Exo Journal

Cody received his Exo pack in 2018 as a wedding gift from his wife. Now, 7 years later, he has used it to pack out 20+ animals and it is still going strong. This is one example, of many, that shows how we build our packs to last.

Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout the year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. Here is our favorite gear from 2024…

The K4 Frame has 4 pairs of integrated compression straps for securing loads. When securing a load between the K4 Frame and an attached K4 Bag, here is how you can identify which compression straps are used to secure the load directly to the frame, and which straps are used to make the frame-to-bag connection...

Although each one of us is on a unique hunting journey, there are undoubtedly some common mistakes that most new backpack hunters make. Perhaps, though, you can avoid these common pitfalls if you learn about them now. Let's look at the common mistakes and how to avoid them...