Just recently, Exo Mountain Gear came out with their new 1800 day pack model for the new K3 frame that they introduced last year. If you aren’t familiar with the new K3 system or other bags that they offer, head on over to the review and comparison I did of the K3 4800 bag HERE. Their new 1800 bag is exactly what it sounds like really. A bomber day pack that can still handle packing out elk quarters, due to the universal frame that Exo Mountain Gear offers.
I’ve never been much of a day pack kind of guy, but I’ve gotta admit, this little pack has grown on me a bit. It’s everything you need and nothing that you don’t. So far I’ve used it on multiple archery deer hunts and javelina hunts down here in Arizona. I even got to pack out a javelina with it! Pretty awesome.
Something that I dig about this pack is that it really makes you question what you do or don’t need. Sometimes, things can build up in my backpack and honestly get lost from time to time. It’s nice saying to myself, “actually I don’t need this at all for a day hunt.”
The 1800 bag is compatible with the K3 frame, as is all of the new bags. That’s one of the cool things about this system. I’ll likely use the day pack for quick scouting trips and placing trail cams. Once it comes time to pack in, I’ll just swap the 1800 out for the 4800 and get to the trail. A handy system every day of the week.
Something to note, is that this pack doesn’t come with a lid. Exo does offer straps that one can attach to the 1800 to use a lid from another K3 bag. This is exactly what I did, and it worked out swimmingly. There are two small loops that are located under each side stretchy pocket of the pack. That is what the extra straps attach to from the lid.
The layout of this new 1800 day pack is simple. You’ve got one main compartment in the middle of the pack, two side pockets, two stretchy side pouches(water bottle), and a small little stash pocket on the backside of the horseshoe panel. One of the side pouches is slightly longer than the other, and is perfect for housing a 65mm spotting scope. The other isn’t quite as long and I use it for carrying an extra release and medical kit. Just like on the other K3 bags, there is also a waterproof pouch to hold your water bladder. That’s it. Easy peasy.
Here, I go through the layout of the pack and how I personally am packing it for an upcoming hunt. If you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for future content!
For a quick trip on the mountain, or even around hiking trails in town, this new day pack is perfect fit for the bill. I’ll absolutely be using it this coming spring bear season in Arizona as I scout out new areas and place trail cameras. For more information on this pack and others visit www.exomtngear.com.
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