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<blockquote data-quote="aarmst95" data-source="post: 2862133" data-attributes="member: 127257"><p>I can speak to MR, Exo, and Kifaru. I have different reasons to like each one. </p><p></p><p>The mystery ranch (especially for the guys utilizing the Mil discount) are hard to beat. Definitely bomb proof. The new guide lite MT frames are solid. The sawtooth may be my favorite bag layout of all time. However, didn't handle heavy weight as well as my exo or kifaru. For everyday running around and not having 75+lbs on your back…great pack. I just couldn't seem to keep it from slipping down my hips. Note, can't remember the name but someone makes a lumbar attachment pad that may help lock it in. Sounds like it has helped some folks with slippage.</p><p></p><p>Like a lot people have/will say, though, packs are so dependent on the person wearing them it's hard to make recommendations. My exo and kifaru were 50/50 for me. If I was carrying a stupid amount of weight all the time, I know that kifaru would handle it, and I wouldn't be miserable under the load. They just carry heavy stuff really well. Always locked in and felt like the load was distributed how it should be. Obviously make some really quality frame and packs and have more than enough options to fit anyone's needs.</p><p></p><p>However, found myself carrying my exo k2 more than anything. Maybe it's just because I've got more miles on it and it's broken in but I like that the belt isn't ultra stiff but still holds well. When you don't have a bunch of weight on your back and you're running around in day mode, the exo seems a lot more flexible. Easier to move around without feeling restricted if that makes sense. I found myself gravitating towards it for all my deer hunting at home in New England for those reasons so now it's a do all pack. </p><p></p><p>Depending on the fir and your body type, I think they all make a fantastic pack. If money is a concern and you use thing once a year if you go out west, probably find yourself a cheaper MR.</p><p></p><p>If you have some extra bucks to spend, see if you can't get some time behind kifaru, exo, or sg. Great thing about picking them up used in the classifieds is there is a lot of guys out there doing the same thing. Shuffling through them until they find the right fit. Typically don't take long to sell.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your hunt!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aarmst95, post: 2862133, member: 127257"] I can speak to MR, Exo, and Kifaru. I have different reasons to like each one. The mystery ranch (especially for the guys utilizing the Mil discount) are hard to beat. Definitely bomb proof. The new guide lite MT frames are solid. The sawtooth may be my favorite bag layout of all time. However, didn’t handle heavy weight as well as my exo or kifaru. For everyday running around and not having 75+lbs on your back…great pack. I just couldn’t seem to keep it from slipping down my hips. Note, can’t remember the name but someone makes a lumbar attachment pad that may help lock it in. Sounds like it has helped some folks with slippage. Like a lot people have/will say, though, packs are so dependent on the person wearing them it’s hard to make recommendations. My exo and kifaru were 50/50 for me. If I was carrying a stupid amount of weight all the time, I know that kifaru would handle it, and I wouldn’t be miserable under the load. They just carry heavy stuff really well. Always locked in and felt like the load was distributed how it should be. Obviously make some really quality frame and packs and have more than enough options to fit anyone’s needs. However, found myself carrying my exo k2 more than anything. Maybe it’s just because I’ve got more miles on it and it’s broken in but I like that the belt isn’t ultra stiff but still holds well. When you don’t have a bunch of weight on your back and you’re running around in day mode, the exo seems a lot more flexible. Easier to move around without feeling restricted if that makes sense. I found myself gravitating towards it for all my deer hunting at home in New England for those reasons so now it’s a do all pack. Depending on the fir and your body type, I think they all make a fantastic pack. If money is a concern and you use thing once a year if you go out west, probably find yourself a cheaper MR. If you have some extra bucks to spend, see if you can’t get some time behind kifaru, exo, or sg. Great thing about picking them up used in the classifieds is there is a lot of guys out there doing the same thing. Shuffling through them until they find the right fit. Typically don’t take long to sell. Good luck on your hunt! [/QUOTE]
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