Is an inch gonna make a difference ???

[Superkodiak38]

NO ! not talking about that !!

I am torn between two packs, I really like the EXO 3500 because of the side pockets for nalgene and poles as well as the stretch center pocket and the fact it comes with a lid but the frame is 25". The other pack is the Stone Glacier Krux EVO 3300 with a 26" frame. I am 6'5 so as the title states " Is an inch gonna make a difference? "

Thanks !

 

[MuleyFever]

Measure your torso and find out. Kinda like asking if it will make a difference if you buy 33 or 34 size pants.

 

[Superkodiak38]

Measure your torso and find out. Kinda like asking if it will make a difference if you buy 33 or 34 size pants.

I am more concerned with load lifter angle and if that 1 inch will be noticeable on where the weight rides, I can't go to Wal-mart and try them on so before spending 600.00 bucks I thought I might get some in sight from someone in a similar situation.

 

[WyoElk]

I’m 6’ 4” and use the Exo. I have it on it’s longest setting it dont have any issues using the load lifters. No experience with the SG.

 

[airlocksniffer]

You should also check out Seek Outside packs, which you can get different sized frame extensions, max height is 28 I believe.

 

[jhayes6405]

I am more concerned with load lifter angle and if that 1 inch will be noticeable on where the weight rides, I can't go to Wal-mart and try them on so before spending 600.00 bucks I thought I might get some in sight from someone in a similar situation.

He is right though, you could be 6 foot of spinal cord and 5 inches of everything else.

Kidding but torso length should guide your decision pretty heavily on such a high end pack.


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[Superkodiak38]

He is right though, you could be 6 foot of spinal cord and 5 inches of everything else.

Kidding but torso length should guide your decision pretty heavily on such a high end pack.


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I understand the point, my inseam is 34 so I have a long torso. I actually talked to Steve Speck from EXO about this and his response was that I was going to carry a little more on my shoulders than someone with a shorter torso length with a 25" frame. I just wanted to know if anyone my size had tried both and if they noticed a difference with having an extra inch of frame length. I have looked at the SO packs as well but I don't care for the exposed frame with a grommet and bolt system to adjust frame height. I am sure it will work but not what I am looking for.

 

[Jimbob]

I notice a huge difference between 24" and 26". I am 6'1".

 

[coop2424]

I had the exo and really enjoyed the pack tell the first elk I packed out. Sold it very soon after and went to 26” frame and it made a huge difference with larger loads and load lifters than the exo. I am 6’5” and have 35” inseam so long torso.

 

[Superkodiak38]

I had the exo and really enjoyed the pack tell the first elk I packed out. Sold it very soon after and went to 26” frame and it made a huge difference with larger loads and load lifters than the exo. I am 6’5” and have 35” inseam so long torso.

Good info ! Thanks

 

[svivian]

I'm 6'3" and use an exo. This last season I had a front quarter, a back quarter, and the backstraps with rib and neck meat. With all that I could still easily slide my fingers under my shoulder straps and was very comfortable. It was about a 2 mile hike out and it impressed my friend enough that he is now on the market for a high end pack.

With all that said I think that the big pack manufactures( MR, exo, kifaru, SG, Seek outside) make excellent packs and that you are splitting hairs for the most part. If you were packing out 5 elk a year I could see you needing to be picky. But for me 80% of my time I'm under 100lbs and never felt discomfort. I chose exo because the bag layout was exactly what I wanted and the frame design flexes with me making it so comfortable. I don't think you will be disappointed with either but everyone is different.

 

[dukhunt]

If it helps I’m 6’4” and have a SG Xcurve that I am in love with. I can cinch it down on the hips and put as much weight there as I like or take a little weight on the shoulders when needed. Although this was my first big game backcountry hunt season I was able to have it loaded with deer and elk and backcountry camp loads. I should also point out that I have never tried any other packs besides a Tenzing and there is no comparison between Tenzing and the high end packs.