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2024 Gear thread

If I heard correctly, it’s a 150 grain. Good offering from them. Sure wish I could get a black hornet in a solid too.
 
Mystery Ranch has some new packs. Can’t find them on their own website. Saw a presale for some on GO hunt
 
Camelcluch said:
New Tightspot.View attachment 95268
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I don't buy much equipment these days, but I had need for a new quiver, so I bought one of these. Disclaimer: Having used about 20 different quivers through the years, I am an admitted Tight Spot fan boy.

This thing comes as close to a two-piece quiver as a removable quiver can. It's lightweight and adjustable to the point that it can sit VERY tight to the bow. It also has a great off-bow hanging hook. I give it 5 stars, YMMV.
 
Tknapp said:
Some of those new packs look VERY interesting.
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I didn't see a lot of change. The Metcalf comes in 3 sizes now and the Extra height on the frame and adjustable load lifters will probably be nice but they went back to the 3 piece belt which seems like a step back to me. If I was looking at a Metcalf right now I would be tempted to save the coin and buy the old version at 40% off.
 
Zero One Actual said:
Kifaru: "We saw what Exo did and realized all our molle and buckles aren't that cool after all."
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Lol.

No doubt it’s a response to EXO’s lightweightness. But what Kifaru lacks in simplicity, EXO lacks in modularity and variety.

Hopefully the new Kifaru designs will strike a balance, and hit on some whitetail specific bags. I’d love to see that from EXO too, but allegedly they think the current lineup can do it all.

I haven’t logged time with my K4, but so far the Kifaru Duplex belt is hands down better for me. I see Aaron’s belt there has squadron MOLLE. So it’ll be interesting to see what’s really changed vs. what’s just cosmetics.
 
enkriss said:
You said it not me. Or… let’s do less work with laser cut molle and charge more….
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On a positive note, Kifaru has been running sales on some of the stitched MOLLE packs and accessories, and have a decent closeout sale going right now on select items.
 
Plebe said:
I’d love to see that from EXO too, but allegedly they think the current lineup can do it all.
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I was listening to an Exo podcast with listener questions. One listener asked the question about how much they thought about whitetail hunting when designing the K4. I believe Steve's answer was something like "Exactly 0". I thought it was refreshingly honest. lol.
 
GCTerpfan said:
I didn't see a lot of change. The Metcalf comes in 3 sizes now and the Extra height on the frame and adjustable load lifters will probably be nice but they went back to the 3 piece belt which seems like a step back to me. If I was looking at a Metcalf right now I would be tempted to save the coin and buy the old version at 40% off.
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The frame seems to be quite a bit lighter, if I’m interpreting the catalog correctly. There’s almost a pound difference from the current Metcalf (4335 cui) and the Metcalf 75(4575 cui).
 
Plebe said:
The frame seems to be quite a bit lighter, if I’m interpreting the catalog correctly. There’s over a pound difference from the current Metcalf (4335 cui) and the Metcalf 75(4575 cui).
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I forgot about the frame weight. I think I either read or heard in Trail's review 12 ounces difference in the frame. The rest might be in the bag itself.

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New 2024 Mystery Ranch Metcalf hunting backpacks just released! // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company

A look at several improvements and thoughts after hunting with this backpack this fall
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I think I am mostly disappointed in the change back to the 3 piece belt, although Trail said it's just as comfortable. I really liked the 5 piece belt.
 
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