Is a hunting backpack overkill for someone who wants to go thru-hiking?
I was looking at Exo Mountain backpacks specifically. I will be doing some future hunting trips so I was hoping to be able to have one backpack for both situations, but a lot of people I've spoken too said I should get something smaller for solely backpacking.
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>>2870375
I setup to use a hunting backpack for both, its just better. And the weight concerns are moot because if you're hunting, you're expected to haul out a ton of meat. So for me, the baseweight and any extra im taking on a thru-hike are just light practice for the real slog when it comes to hauling out an animal
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>>2870375
Not that its overkill but thru hiking wants a balance of comfort and weight saving.
4-5lb for a backpack is a little high when you're planning on doing 15-17 mile days.
If you must have that pack just be ready to make weight saving cuts elsewhere, like bringing 5 days of food vs 7 days, or spending a lot on lighter tent/clothing combinations.
I have the Osprey Atmos 50 which is around 4lb and I shaved weight from everything else to keep my pack weight low for the PCT.
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>>2870375
The k4 is a great hunting back, and it doesn't feel heavy when loaded up so I would say go for it but if possible wait for Black Friday. Exo only does one say a year and that's it.
the 7200 you posted is also way too big, you will never fill it unless youre hiking Alaska for a month and are loaded up with puffys.
the 5000 is better suited for just about every scenario