Exo Mountain Gear

At Exo Mountain Gear we are extremely passionate about backcountry hunting and our goal is to build what we think are the best backcountry mountain hunting packs available. We feel the best designs are not complicated and we design our packs from a lightweight minimalist perspective always keeping simplicity and function in mind. We put just enough pockets on them to keep your gear organized while

not adding too much weight. The packs are made right here in Boise, ID USA which allows us to have a very hands on approach to building, testing and developing. Making the packs here in Boise and using the highest quality materials available (like our Titanium frame and medical grade foam) requires us to sell direct. In the end the hunter gets an USA made, high quality pack for much less than if it went through normal retail channels. We want our packs to be known for comfort, durability, simplicity and excellent load hauling. As a company we want to be known for outstanding customer service and always listening to our fellow passionate backcountry hunter’s feedback. We understand that everyone has different needs / wants in a pack and its impossible to make everyone happy, especially keeping the weight down. Coming from a lightweight backcountry hunting perspective we developed a list that overall supersedes any other needs /wants and we designed the pack with that in mind. Our list is in order of importance:

Durability- First and foremost the pack has to be durable. As backcountry hunters we can’t have issues with our gear miles from the road and every stitch, piece of fabric, zipper, buckle, webbing, etc has been chosen and tested with that in mind. Comfort- The pack has to be able to haul at the very minimum 100lbs comfortably all the while being comfortable to wear in daypack mode. We feel our revolutionary Titanium Skeleton frame does an excellent job in this category. At the end of a long day every ounce matters and the pack is no exception there. Ability to haul meat- We hunt to kill not to take our bows for a walk and when we do we need to be able to get the meat out quickly and easily. Having a specific spot for your meat instead of having to throw it in the main bag with the rest of your gear for us just made sense. This also puts the meat right where it needs to be, up against your back for better balance and weight distribution. Function- How easy is it to get in and out of the pack, store your gear, carry your bow, etc. In our opinion the pack begins and ends with the suspension. Above all else if its not comfortable to wear and to haul heavy loads its worthless. Everything else is just a feature that can be changed or modified. We feel sometimes too much importance is placed on having a pocket for every item in your pack or carrying your bow, etc and while these features are nice not enough is placed on what a pack first and foremost needs to do and do well, haul your gear and meat. Lenny and Steve

05/03/2019

Get out and make some memories this weekend.

capture from Pacific North Wild |

05/01/2019

New "What's In My Pack?" video and gear list from First Lite's Paul Peterson. Paul shares his complete gear setup for this spring's bear season...

https://exomtngear.com/blogs/in-my-pack/backcountry-basecamp-bear-hunting-gear

Be sure to follow First Lite to see more about Paul's hunt. Let's just say he had an interesting weekend last weekend. 😉

04/30/2019

Stack them and strap them. Montana Pursuit has been busy this shed season.

04/29/2019

A common question this time of year...

“Can your pack haul sheds?”

We’ll let ShedNecks answer that one.

04/26/2019

When you have so many sheds you run out of room for your Exo Nalgene.

from Jared P.

04/23/2019

We design for simplicity and efficiency. When a tag is punched and you have an animal to take care of, you don’t want to be messing with a complicated or confusing pack system. Our bags detach from the frame quickly, the load can be secured to the frame easily, and then the bag can re-attached over the load for additional security.

04/22/2019

Birds, bears, sheds, or eggs? What’d you find this weekend?

04/17/2019

Stacked.

capture for from Kole L.

04/15/2019

“How to Hunt High Country Mule Deer” is a new series in the works for the podcast. The goal of this series is to give YOU the knowledge needed to effectively hunt mule deer. Each episode will cover a specific topic, such as pre-season scouting, glassing, stalking, shooting, and more.

Let us know what question or specific topic YOU want to hear about by leaving a comment below. . .

photo from Gilbert R.

04/12/2019

Hang tight. The weekend is just hours away...

capture from Montana Pursuit

04/11/2019

Not a bad hike in the hills...

from Chase Christopher

04/10/2019

Frank Church Sheep Success — Times Two! The latest Podcast with Darin Cooper is an amazing story from an amazing hunt.

http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast -OR- search “Hunt Backcountry” in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts.

04/05/2019

Who's hitting the hills this weekend?

photo from for

04/03/2019

Can you ditch your tent and use a hammock as your primary shelter in the backcountry? Will it be safe or will you become a "bear burrito"? Will it be warm or will you freeze to death? Will you stay dry or will you be fully exposed to the elements? Will a hammock setup save weight and space in your pack?

We answer all of these questions, and more, on the latest Podcast with Tayson Whittaker of Outdoor Vitals.

🔈 at http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast, -OR- Search for “Hunt Backcountry” in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast platforms.

03/29/2019

Who’s ready for the meat market to open again?

photo from Donnie Drake

03/22/2019

Birds, bears, or sheds? What is next for you?

03/20/2019

Stopping to take it all in during the final pack out...

“Will never forget the trip of a lifetime! One of the hardest challenges I’ve had to overcome in the woods, but the end result was by far the best feeling. I cannot wait for more to come!” —Hunter F.

03/18/2019

“This pack will take a beating, and when it comes to carrying capacity, I struggle finding one that does it better. Moreover, their customer service is top dollar. If I was forced to get a new pack, I’d still buy an Exo without hesitation."

Full Review: https://happygohunting.blog/2019/03/16/gear-we-love-exo-mountain-gear-backpacks/

03/12/2019

Flashback from Kyle H with a great SD velvet buck!

03/11/2019

flashback from the one and only Ryan Lampers.

We will be chatting with Ryan again soon for the podcast. Have any questions or topics you want us to discuss with him? Leave a comment below or shoot us a DM.

03/07/2019

Clint received his pack at 10:30am and less than 12 hours later he was packing out this great buck.

“My Exo is truly a night-and-day difference from the other packs I have used. Thanks for the quick delivery and amazing customer service. This pack is amazing!” —Clint H.

03/06/2019

The first-ever took place this past weekend, as 20 attendees (from all over the US) gathered for a weekend of hand-on training and learning from Dan Staton Ryan Lampers Dirk Durham Spokane Valley Archery.

The weekend included training in fitness, backcountry nutrition, elk calling, backpacking systems and gear, bow tuning, shot ex*****on, shooting under duress, and more.

If you are interested in attending an event like this in the future, be sure to follow ElkShape_com for future offerings.

03/01/2019

You have to love the character on this bull. Congrats, Miguel Sandoval! Thanks for sharing your .

02/22/2019

Before 👉 After. Our Exo 3500 is the ideal pack when you need a bag for multiday hunts, yet still need a system that can compress down easily when you are only carrying the essentials.

http://ExoMtnGear.com/3500

All of our pack systems include our K2 Ti frame, which allows you to carry heavy loads in comfort and keep your gear inside the bag separate from the load you carry in the load shelf on the frame.

02/21/2019

"We enjoy taking on new challenges and we’re up for just about any new adventure. Our goal was to show you what the backcountry is all about, through the sights, the sounds, the ups and downs, and the mid October action. 'The Start of Something New' has a different feel than our other videos. It’s all about the anticipation and the real experiences you can have while hunting. Subscribe to our channel, and let us know what you think." —Top Priority Hunting

https://youtu.be/CZ5BYg2yr34

The Start of Something New Garrett and Justin are on their first rifle elk hunt in the rugged mountains of Idaho. After finding a 8x8 a day before the opener, the guys make their move ...

02/20/2019

NEW Podcast with Billy Molls, discussing Caribou hunting in Alaska. Learn why Caribou is the ideal first Alaskan hunt, how to hunt them, and more. Be sure to tune-in for Part 2 with Billy next week.

http://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

02/19/2019

That's a wrap on show season for us! Thank you to everyone that came out over the past couple of weeks to see our products and swap stories. It is always a pleasure to interact with out customers and friends.

Our team will be working hard over the next few weeks to build and ship orders from the show.

02/14/2019

Come see us this week at Hunt Expo in Booth 4412! Try a pack on, or just come swap stories with the crew.

Happy Hour with free beer flowing on Saturday at 4:30.

02/01/2019

Who's ready and waiting for days like this?

from Gus G.

01/31/2019

We build our pack systems so that YOU can pack efficiently, hunt effectively, and carry every load in comfort. Check out our brand new website if you want to learn more...

>>> http://ExoMtnGear.com

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#ExoInTheWild season recap from Top Priority Hunting. Share your field photos with us by emailing them to photos@exomtng...

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