Exo Journal

The hunt ends, and the work begins. When you recover an animal, there is a combination of excitement, accomplishment, and often circumstances (such as fading light, rising heat, or quickly passing time) that can make you feel a bit rushed. But before you start turning this animal into high-quality protein to feed your family, it is worth pausing, planning, and organizing before you start skinning.

Learn why we design our K4 bags with minimal internal organization and surround the main bag with external pockets. Our bag designs are optimized for lightweight backcountry hunting, with a focus on simplicity and efficiency. Backpacking gear and other items not needed throughout the day can be stored in the large main compartment, while hunt-specific gear and other items that you need quick access to during the day can be stored, organized, and quickly accessed via the bag's external pockets.

What does Steve (Exo Mtn Gear) take on a 5-Day Archery Elk Hunt, and how does that different from what Trent (Born & Raised Outdoors) would pack for the same hunt? See the differences between an utralight gear list, compared to someone who packs some extra items.

This article and video explain why we use a narrow shape for the K4 Frame — including how the shape benefits fit and performance, and why the narrow shape is not a limiting factor with large, heavy, awkward loads.