Idaho
Exo Mtn Gear
Exo Mtn Gear sews, builds and ships its hunting backpacks and frames in Boise, Idaho, using mostly US-made, Berry compliant materials. Some components, such as YKK zippers, come from overseas, and the store also sells a few items made by others.
Is Exo Mtn Gear made in the USA?
Mostly. Exo Mtn Gear carries our Most Products Made in USA tier: its core line is made in the United States, but some items or components come from abroad, so check the label on the specific product. Exo Mtn Gear's American-made products are manufactured here. 5 of the 5 Exo Mtn Gear products listed here are individually marked as made in the USA. Exo Mtn Gear is based in Idaho.
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Exo Mtn Gear K4 2200 Pack System
A daypack-size K4 system with 2,192 cubic inches of internal capacity and a total weight of 4 pounds 9 ounces, on the same frame used for hauling heavy loads. The K4 lid is sold separately for this model, and the pack is sewn in Boise, Idaho.
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Exo Mtn Gear K4 3600 Pack System
A hunting pack system pairing the K4 carbon fiber frame with a 3600 bag and the K4 lid, for 4,268 cubic inches of internal capacity at 5 pounds 8 ounces. It is rated for loads over 150 pounds and is sewn in the company's Boise, Idaho shop.
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Exo Mtn Gear K4 5000 Pack System
A multi-day hunting pack with 5,658 cubic inches of internal capacity including the K4 lid, weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces. It has roll-top and horseshoe zip access to the main bag, a 150 pound plus load rating, and is built in Boise, Idaho.
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Exo Mtn Gear K4 Frame System
The K4 frame on its own, with a custom carbon fiber structure, Squadron laminate material and foam padding, weighing 2 pounds 15 ounces. It carries loads above 150 pounds and accepts any of the interchangeable K4 bags.
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Exo Mtn Gear K4 7200 Pack System
The largest K4 bag, giving 7,828 cubic inches of internal capacity with the included lid at a total weight of 5 pounds 15 ounces. It uses a full-length side zip and roll-top opening and shares the K4 frame rated past 150 pounds; it is made in Boise, Idaho.
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