Well, here it is! Part 1 of my attempt at the most comprehensive 10day + hunting backpack review ever done. In this first part, I do an overview of each bag, test out 40lbs loads and look at 14 different individual characteristics of the bags. In part 2 I will continue to add more elements and run 80lbs and 120lbs tests. The results surprised even me. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback and requests for other elements you’d like to see in part 2. I hope you enjoy it.

I reviewed the

Kifaru Fulcrum with Duplex Lite Frame
Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 with XCurve Frame
Mystery Ranch Marshall
Exo K3 6400
Kuiu 7800 Pro

0:00 – Intro
1:45 – Tribalism and marketing
5:15 – Different tools for different jobs
8:05 – Methodology and 5 bags we’re testing
11:05 – Overview of the bags
15:05 – Kuiu Pro 7800
24:42 – Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900
29:03 – Exo K3 6400
32:15 – Mystery Ranch Marshall
35:36 – Kifaru Fulcrum
38:33 – Price
39:44 – Weight
41:10 – Weight Honesty
45:15 – Volume per pound capacity
46:09 – Shipping Speed
46:55 – Purchase Experience
47:53 – Canadian Bonus
48:47 – Lids
49:58 – Fitting
51:20 – 40lbs Comfort Rating
54:54 – Lateral Stability
56:41 – Vertical Stability
57:40 – Lumbar Pads
1:01:09 – Load Lifter Angle
1:01:38 – The Final Rankings for Part 1


Jay Nichol
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