Nalgene carrier is awesome,
This was a huge selling point for me. I hate reaching around behind me to get my water bottle from the side pouch on my MR. I almost bought the pack for this reason alone but, I found a water bottle holder that I can slip through the back two offset pals loops on my MR belt which puts it at a 45 deg angle and has similar function to the K4 holder.
I actually own the K4 bottle carrier, but I choose to carry the FHF "collapsible" one on the waist belt (also utilizing the angled portion, but definitely less of a footprint).K4 Nalgene pouch interferes with anything wide you carry in the load shelf, like a tree stand.
What you need for that stroll is a mile or two of deadfall.The frames are very capable of carrying everything you need. Even the over zealous saddle hunter can carry ALL their gear. The new waist belt and back pad are much more comfortable to me. Packs are tough but not to the point they are hard to manipulate. I have a 2200 and 5000 and like the bag layout. Simple and very functional. The big one for me is function. The system is quick to adjust and use.
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A K2 2000 with an elk front, hind and loose meat.
Yes, they all have the same meat shelf capabilities!Is the 2200 also a meat hauler?
Don't go to the support thread without reason, it's like abusing your conscience LMAO!!! I never owned a K3, so other than researching it, I really can't tell you the "major" differences. IMO the K4 knocked it out of the park. For my late season layering system, the 2200 bag is a bit lacking, not the frame setup! IDK, if you have a K3, maybe you can physically see the differences (I posted a few pics assembled and stripped down in the DIY section under a pack modularity and integration thread).Good grief I'm going to need a trip to the support thread after this, however, what advantages does the K4 present over the K3? Am I missing out on a game changer or just some incremental improvements?
That one was a little over 6 miles and 2200 vertical feet.What you need for that stroll is a mile or two of deadfall.
If you sold your KUIU, it's because you need one; if you didn't sell your KUIU, it's because it's the morally right thing to do... LMAO!Can someone who loved the KUIU Pro Frame and bags tell me why I need the K4? Thanks
I’m selling my KUIU set up to get out of the frame game. I just need one reason to get back in the frame game before I officially get out of the frame game. It’s a cyclical process with no end in site.If you sold your KUIU, it's because you need one; if you didn't sell your KUIU, it's because it's the morally right thing to do... LMAO!