Exo Journal — Backpacking

As we wrap up 2023 we wanted to look back over the year and highlight our best-selling Exo products, the most listened-to Hunt Backcountry Podcast episodes, and the most-watched videos on our YouTube channel. These aren’t our hand-picked favorites, these are your favorites, based on the data...

All Exo Pack Systems feature the adjustability you need to fit your unique body shape and size. In this article we will take a look at several photos from real Exo customers and highlight the areas where their pack was adjusted improperly or could be improved upon for optimal fit, performance, and comfort.

Hear the recap of our recent rifle elk hunt in Idaho. In addition to sharing the full hunt story via podcast, Mark also shares some of the lessons he learned on this hunt, including how shelter choice affects hunting style, why you need to pair experience with intuition, and how to evaluate longer shot opportunities.

What gear does Mark bring for a backpack rifle elk and mule deer hunt in October? What are his "must have" items and what are some of the "only if" items that he packs based on the forecasted conditions? See Mark's complete gear list and download his spreadsheet template to help you prepare for your own hunts...