Smaller frame system, full-size performance.
Our EXS ("extra short") Pack System was developed to offer a hunting pack for women (and youth) that are looking for a quality frame pack without making sacrifices in fit, function, performance, or capabilities.
WHY DO WOMEN NEED A DIFFERENT FRAME?
The EXS System shares the same features, materials, and design as our K4 Pack Systems, but is offered in a shorter, 22" frame height, and also features a thinner and more contoured shoulder harness, which fits the female's upper body and chest better. (Note: The EXS shoulder harness does not have MOLLE for mounting of accessories, such as our K4 InReach Mini Holder.)
NOTE — The 3600 and 5000 systems come with a K4 Lid included. If you would like a K4 Lid with a 2200, you will need to add the K4 Lid Strap Set and a K4 Lid separately.
Built in the USA with 500d Cordura, Squadron, and carbon fiber stays...
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Great pack! Has everything I need for a backcountry hunt and nothing that I don’t. Also just an awesome company with good people looking to make a great product!
I have gone through many backpacks for work, hunting, and other outdoor activities in the last 30 years. I am 5'5" and about 125, this is by far the most comfortable pack I have ever used for carrying awkward and heavy loads for work and hunting. I used the K4 EXS for work this summer and to pack out 4 elk this fall with lots of backpack hunting mixed in. I couldn't be happier with the way this packframe carries weight. The pack is very adjustable and I found it super easy to use the load shelf.
My work and lifestyle is hard on equipment and the stretchy material on the front pocket is showing wear after 5 months of tough use, not sure it will last through next year. The rest of the pack seems really solid so far. It may be worth mentioning that 9 years ago I broke my T6 vertebrae (between shoulder blades). This is the only pack I have had since the injury that doesn't hurt my back when carrying heavy loads long distances. This pack may be expensive, but the comfort and ease of use is worth every penny.
I bought one of these for my wife and daughter to share and this pack has been awesome! I used to have to pack the majority of the weight because they didn't have a pack that worked well enough to pack more than 20lbs. But now I can throw an elk shoulder and more in this pack and they have no complaints! We use it backpacking the rugged mtn in Idaho in the summer and hunting in the fall. Paired with the 3600 bag its perfect "do it all" size for a smaller hunter/backpacker. (Wife and Daughter are 5'6" and 5'7") We've got about 50+ miles on this pack, with no rubs, tears, holes or failures. Both my wife and daughter love the way the hipbelt fits! We've been blessed to packout a handful of mule deer, one bear and one elk in the past 2 years with this pack and its performed perfectly. The pack worked so well that I ended up buying a second one so they each have their own. I am no longer concerned with shooting an elk 3+ miles from the truck with them wearing this pack.
The best pack. Light, durable, customizeable, and can handle the heaviest loads.
Had the opportunity to take my k4 EXS 5000 pack out for a week long, overnight ski traverse as well as about 25 days hunting this fall and have nothing but good things to say.
Loaded all the way up for my ski traverse I was super impressed with how it carried a load. It's the first time in 20 years of backpacking and hauling big packs around that I havnt had bruised collar bones after a heavy day. I carried up to 70 lbs over many kms walking and skiing and I was comfortable and able to focus on breaking trail and pow turns. Also loved all the pockets and front main compartment zip for storing avalanche and glacier gear for quick access.
Also a big fan of how well it compressed for day hunts this fall. It worked great with the rifle attachment. I live in interior bc in a temperate rainforest so it's often slippery, thick bush and WET! This pack stood up really well through the devils club and alder bushwacking into zones and stayed surprisingly dry during the odd downpour. Even after hunting for the last month straight it looks new.
Im 5'3 and female and the EXS size was perfect!
