Exo Journal

Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting Basics — How We Sharpen Our Knives

Backpack Hunting Basics — How We Sharpen Our Knives

Start sharp and stay sharp. That should be the goal for your hunting knife. When it comes to keeping your knife sharp on a backpack hunt, we have experimented with a lot of different options — from replaceable blade knives to a wide variety of sharpening devices and methods for fixed-blade knives. In this video, we demonstrate the technique and share some tips for using our go-to knife sharpener for backpack hunts...

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Mark Huelsing
Behind The Seams: How K4 Packs Are Built to Last

Behind The Seams: How K4 Packs Are Built to Last

After 50+ days in the field, 300+ miles hiked, and 4000+ pounds carried, we take an unfiltered look at the condition of Justin's K4 5000 Pack System. Exo Mtn Gear's Owner & Designer, Steve Speak, cuts the pack open to show "behind the seams" and explain how K4 is built for performance and long-term durability.

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Mark Huelsing
Why do we use laser-cut MOLLE for accessory mounting on K4 Packs?

Why do we use laser-cut MOLLE for accessory mounting on K4 Packs?

The use of laser-cut MOLLE on K4 Packs offers simplicity, versatility, and better performance for our K4 Pack Accessories, and the use of 3rd-party MOLLE gear.

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Mark Huelsing
How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

Whether you use a folding chassis rifle or a traditional hunting rifle stock, we demonstrate the best ways to securely carry your rifle on a K4 Pack System...

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