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GeoFish

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He says in the video its "kid sized" Looks like XOP missed the mark on this one. The price is too high and missed major details that are comon on every other frame pack.
He did a review of the TX5 suspension and gave it a good review.
 
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He did a review of the TX5 suspension and gave it a good review.

I think he has a bit of an inexperienced bent when it comes to saddle and pack/suspension reviews.

I’m not saying that makes the reviews necessarily bad, just something to keep in mind.
 
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Plebe

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The Novix Raider seem like a great bargain right now with its intro price of 220.

It's only a deal if you're getting exactly what you want. ;)

I really don't like their execution of the mesh seat. It should be drawn taught, flush with the top of the seat frame.

Click this and watch how the hunter sits down. That doesn't look comfy to me at all.
 

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It's only a deal if you're getting exactly what you want. ;)

I really don't like their execution of the mesh seat. It should be drawn taught, flush with the top of the seat frame.

Click this and watch how the hunter sits down. That doesn't look comfy to me at all.
The problem I see is the weight ,it’s the same as my lone wolf assault.I’m interested in one of the lighter stands coming out.
 
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The problem I see is the weight ,it’s the same as my lone wolf assault.I’m interested in one of the lighter stands coming out.

To be fair, the Raider is 30.5 x 19.5. LW Assault is 26 x 19.5.

However, once the platform is that big, I'm not really thinking of it as a "mobile" option. Not that it couldn't be, but it's bulky for most places I hunt, no matter the weight.

Though I'm with you on lighter stands. LWCG .5 stand and sticks is a couple pounds heavier than just the Raider.
 
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Been ignoring the Exo k4 because I was scared I’d want one. Watched a video from them doing a pack dump and the guys simple no gimmick style sucked me in(no bs) Watched a video of the k4 system and Dang it that thing looks sweet. I’m in for a long night of fighting. Oh and video watching
 
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Plebe

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Been ignoring the Exo k4 because I was scared I’d want one. Watched a video from them doing a pack dump and the guys simple no gimmick style sucked me in(no bs) Watched a video of the k4 system and Dang it that thing looks sweet. I’m in for a long night of fighting. Oh and video watching

You run a .5, right?

What's your plan with the K4 then?
 

GeoFish

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Been ignoring the Exo k4 because I was scared I’d want one. Watched a video from them doing a pack dump and the guys simple no gimmick style sucked me in(no bs) Watched a video of the k4 system and Dang it that thing looks sweet. I’m in for a long night of fighting. Oh and video watching
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