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Pack Modularity and Integration

That E4 pouch doesn’t get in way when shooting?
 
Exo K4 2200 with Kifaru Sherman Pocket installed.
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Exo K4 frame, with bag removed, showing meat shelf compression straps that are used to attach the Sherman Pocket.
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Side of K4 showing Sherman Pocket attached.
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Bottom of attached Sherman Pocket showing hardware that could be removed if wanted, in this configuration.
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Bottom of attached Sherman Pocket showing loops that hardware could be switched to, and then connected to the K4 strap points below, to convert to a "closed" bottom configuration vs. strictly side compression.
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Exo K4 2200 with FHF Blaze Panel installed. Meat shelf compression straps could also be used for more external compression around top/back of panel.
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K4 2200 with Blaze Panel disconnected at the top and opened for loading.
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K4 2200 without Blaze Panel detail.
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Blaze Panel bottom connection points on K4 with Slik-Clips.
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Detail of Blaze Panel bottom connection point (left side).
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Blaze Panel top connection point.
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Blaze Panel top connection point detail (front of frame).
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K4 frame with bag removed to show Blaze Panel top attachment point connection setup.
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K4 frame with bag removed showing rated non-locking carabiner retractable setup used for hang pack on a gear strap, as I didn't want it hanging loose (retracted).
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K4 frame with bag removed showing rated non-locking carabiner retractable setup used for hang pack on a gear strap, as I didn't want it hanging loose (stretched to let the frame loop take the load).
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K4 with FHF Chest Rig installed.
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K4 frame with bag removed to show top Chest Rig attachment straps.
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K4 frame with bag removed to show side Chest Rig attachment straps.
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Top Chest Rig attachment straps, connection detail.
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Side Chest Rig connection detail (left).
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Side Chest Rig connection detail (right).
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Front of K4 frame showing Chest Rig connection strapping.
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Front of K4 frame showing Slik-Clips on Chest Rig harness used for connection to pack shoulder-strapping for redirection purposes (eliminate neck rubbing).
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Front of K4 frame showing installed Chest Rig Slik-Clip redirection connections.
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Front detail showing Chest Rig fully installed onto K4 setup.
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Nice setups! A lot of thought and experimentation. Makes me feel better about my own gear tinkering. But i gotta say, the next time someone busts chops about Sitka or Mathews, i‘m gonna have to link this thread!!!
 
Pertaining to organization, specifically integrated into the K4 2200 bag (and maybe others that I haven't tested), here are two cool products.

Trip Roll Organizer

Trip Roll is a simple pouch that can easily hold your phone charger, cables, powerbank or even cosmetics, all well organized. Made of lightweight, yet durable fabric. Rollable, and secured with hook&loop. On the internal si
www.helikon-tex.us www.helikon-tex.us
https://www.mysteryranch.com/quick-attach-zoid-bag?quantity=1&size=S (size small, I haven't checked out the medium)
 
bowhunthard88 said:
Pertaining to organization, specifically integrated into the K4 2200 bag (and maybe others that I haven't tested), here are two cool products.

Trip Roll Organizer

Trip Roll is a simple pouch that can easily hold your phone charger, cables, powerbank or even cosmetics, all well organized. Made of lightweight, yet durable fabric. Rollable, and secured with hook&loop. On the internal si
www.helikon-tex.us www.helikon-tex.us
https://www.mysteryranch.com/quick-attach-zoid-bag?quantity=1&size=S (size small, I haven't checked out the medium)
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This seems perfect for saddle hunting to me. I wanted to make a chamber slider with pockets that I would slide out of my pack and hang in front of me, but this seems like a better approach.
 
cng said:
This seems perfect for saddle hunting to me. I wanted to make a chamber slider with pockets that I would slide out of my pack and hang in front of me, but this seems like a better approach.
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Hmm... without the Velcro, though.
 
cng said:
This seems perfect for saddle hunting to me. I wanted to make a chamber slider with pockets that I would slide out of my pack and hang in front of me, but this seems like a better approach.
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If you don't utilize a water bladder on day hunts, this tucks into the water bladder pocket nicely!
 
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