Exo Mtn Gear - How to Load Your Pack for Backpack Hunting

Can you break down what chow you pack (generally). I'd be interested to see what you pack for a typical day's meal.

How are you filling your bladder with that platypus filter??

Great video

Good job

The problem with Steve make day length vs size recommendations is he is small.
Try fitting xl or 2xl layers in there and see how many days you can get out if a 3200

The shelter looks great...what is it? Did you talk about it in the podcast episode for this hunt? Its on my listening list for tonight! Keep up the great content, much appreciated.

I bet with the use of a crib load panel you could press the 3200 into several more days worth of food if the food was carried between the bag and frame. Thoughts?

How do you fill the water bladder? do you do it before it goes in or after?

Thank you very much for the illustration, it looks so easy, especially with the "little" 3200. Question: the rainwear - dry and wet - where does it go?

What gun are you using?

What can are you running on your rifle?

Where do you pack the shelter? Mine is slightly larger than a nalgene bottle and weighs about 3lbs. I'm considering the 4800 but I know I'll just pack more weight if I do. My hunting buddy runs the 3200 and uses as a day pack. We are wanting to start going on extended hunts to avoid traveling back every day.

I have a few questions, I didn’t see rain gear? And if you get rain, is the pack waterproof enough that your gear ain’t getting wet, like slipping bag, puffy pants and jacket, change of clothings etc?
I’m more and more leaning towards you guys packs! Most likely the 4800 just cause up here(Yukon) we need a bit more stuff, winter is always around the corner hahaha!

Where's the flask?

No tripod or spotting scope?? Not enough room? Just curious

I seriously just struggled for the last hour trying to pack my 4800. Watched this and had it in 5 min. Thanks Steve!

I also have a question about your sleeping bag. Particularly if you run a down sleeping bag, how do you make sure that it stays dry (if you pack it loose around your other gear and not in a dry sack)?

Looks like a struggle…a 4800 or bigger would make it a lot easier getting stuff in and out. I have a few different size bags and always end up back with the big one because I get sick of fighting to get gear in and out. I also didn’t see changes of underwear, socks, rain gear, spotting scope, tripod, extra bladders of water for dry hunting areas etc…

I'd know your environment before you pack like this. Not water proofing your insulation is a death wish.

Puffy pants and glove… brand/model? Nice and compact. Great video.

...THAT Rifle...; ) ,....Make n Model ???

nice. thanks

Excited to try an exo k3 6400.

I just found this video and was curious about that sparen Bipod. What length do you have, and do you find it useful for a steady rest? Been contemplating a bipod, or just carry my spotter and tripod with a shooting rest attachment.

In comparison to backpacking for long hikes, videos for backpacking always show tent and sleeping bags in the original manufacturer’s bag or stuff sack. This way, how would you stuff a tent inside the bag if it is wet? It has been suggested backpackers place tent and sleeping pad outside the bag. As well, all food must be in a bear canister or food sack. Confused.

Where's the medpac at? Often things go wrong out in the wild and you should seriously consider taking one built on what you would consider necessary for an ooops in the field.

Been waiting to get one for a while cant wait to order a 5000 ❤

Curious to know what you pack in each daily food bag to get 3400 cal in that small bag.

Looks great!
Is there a rifle carrier you can buy if you already have a pack. Ty!

Wild not putting your sleeping bag in a dry bag.

Interested to know what rifle model & scope you have attached to the pack.

Not rolling your sleeping bag up hurt me greatly

Whgreat video thank you, what pack is that your running, and what is your rifle setup

thanks

How can you pack a folding chassis? Like the mdt hnt26? It doesn't fit in the rifle carry attachment

What rifle is that? What are the accessories on it?

My Down Puff pants and jacket I compress them into their own pockets....Then I had a small nylon sack I stuff the jacket in at night and it becomes my pillow if I get cold I just have it under my head so I take it out and put it on while in my bag......I use a compression sack for my sleeping bag.

What kind of tent do you pack around?

You guys don’t carry a rain jacket? We don’t go anywhere overnight without one in New Zealand. 😀

29lbs…I’m jealous…stuffing things w/o stuff sacks seems to cut weight.
Approximately how much does the pack weigh w/o gear?

What tent is that?

Missing a medkit/TQ’s. Your inreach is useless without that kit. Rescue often times takes up to 8hrs. Be safe out there fellas

So jealous my pack, gun and sleeping bag come out to almost 29 pounds 😢, I need lighter gear

Not the tent you put in the pack, but what is the shelter behind you in the video? It looks niiice…

Excellent , Exactly the video I was looking for ! thank you!

Literally contemplating how to pack my 85L bag til i came across this

How often does the bladder freeze in those colder temps? I've never tried . Always use a nalgene

Impressive!

Great job on presenting the packing for your hunt. It is always a challenge to get everything in my pack. Especially when you are packed in 8 miles and you might have rain or snow. I prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Once camp is set, I travel light.