Exo lid bag into day pack?

orchemo

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Enjoy my Exo pack.

One thing my old Mountainsmith backpacking bag did, was the lid bag came off and had a waist belt built in. Allowed one to use the lid bag as a small day bag.

Anyone done such a thing with their Exo?
 
My lid would seem to small for that? I use my hydro bladder holder Kuiu for some small evening stand hunts, for deer elk and bear.But you only get a few essentials
 
Enjoy my Exo pack.

One thing my old Mountainsmith backpacking bag did, was the lid bag came off and had a waist belt built in. Allowed one to use the lid bag as a small day bag.

Anyone done such a thing with their Exo?
Haven't tried that with mine. I'm sure you could make it work with some creativity but those exo's compress down pretty well. Check out there YouTube they have a few videos on how to compress down their bags for day trips.
 
Enjoy my Exo pack.

One thing my old Mountainsmith backpacking bag did, was the lid bag came off and had a waist belt built in. Allowed one to use the lid bag as a small day bag.

Anyone done such a thing with their Exo?

Interesting idea, but I don't understand the waist belt on such a small bag. Would be easy enough to make a couple of shoulder straps - I'd think 6ft of webbing and a couple of buckles would get it done... Interesting idea - I'd love to see some photos of what you come up with!
 
Time to go in REI and get a few buckles and webbing. Sometimes it is nice to not unload the whole back for an hour scampering around.
 
Those times when you set up camp, then hike a couple hundred yards up the ridge to glass until dark....don't need whole pack, just some water, a snack,headlamp, extra ammo, gloves and a beanie. I carry my hiking poles/bipod in my hands, but don't want to stuff everything else into my pants and coat pockets.

Gotten past it now, but still has times when it would be nice. Mountainsmith backpacks use to have this feature.

I did get some buckles from EXO, still might make a sling for it.

Eric
 
I suppose I could see that but for me if there's a chance I'm making a move on an animal, I'm bringing my pack as that's where my first aid and possibles pouch live. If not then the little things I do need to take with me I can fit in my pockets or it prob doesn't need to come with me.
 
I will say that this year I picked up a 2000 pack to run for my base camp hunting as opposed to my 5000 for more backpack style hunting.

Also I kitted out some Molle pouches on my crib panel to make an easy go, light and fast meat packing or scouting setup.
 
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