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@rylandrummonds 26 күн бұрын
New stuff looks better for sure! Price has definitely increased a bit which is sad to see but expected. First Lite is a stronger competitor to Sitka now, no doubt about it. I’ll be waiting to watch your review video of this new gear!
@flushot6513 2 ай бұрын
Thought for travel overnight weekend get away
@flushot6513 2 ай бұрын
I just use a 40 dollar canvas type pack that has a large opening for my vest on colder days and mayb snack or two dont need anything to fancy since all my gear is in a tree as we speak walk in and climb sit down
@enjoytheoutdoors101 2 ай бұрын
Have you seen Kuiu's new Ecounter Divide 2800 pack. That one was especificly made for white-tail hunters, treestand hunters, and saddle hunters. If you haven't checked it out, you might want to give it a shot. Thanks for the reviews 🎯
@galinswigart 2 ай бұрын
@@enjoytheoutdoors101 I haven’t tested it yet. Looks like a nice pack though!
@zb5715 3 ай бұрын
Phase looks like the Sitka Stratus competitor.. all looks good, not gonna upgrade though. Love the videos man, hope you put out some hunting content, your gear content is awesome!
@galinswigart 2 ай бұрын
Very similar pieces for sure! Obviously some design differences with the kit link and collar, but pretty much an apples to apples competitor. I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.
@melvinsacromentoe 3 ай бұрын
Love my qad exodus but I don’t mind replacing the blades. For being replaceable blades they are tough
@galinswigart 3 ай бұрын
@@melvinsacromentoe for a less expensive fixed blade, they are still my go-to and a head that does not get talked about nearly enough. Love those heads!
@melvinsacromentoe 3 ай бұрын
@@galinswigart for sure but to each his own! I would like to try iron wills and also sevr hybrids. How do you sharpen them?
@galinswigart 2 ай бұрын
@@melvinsacromentoe I'll do a video on that in the future, but I have an angle guide and several different textures of sandpaper.
@melvinsacromentoe 2 ай бұрын
@@galinswigart nice I would love to watch a video on that
@jaytacoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
Ill give ya Iron Will is a hell of a brand, very curious on how they do on Deer. Ever thought of shooting a hybrid (Muzzy Trocar HB)? I feel like you get the best of both worlds, thats my opinion anyway
@galinswigart 3 ай бұрын
Hybrid heads are great! They solve the issues of reliability/potential failure with traditional mechanicals, but unfortunately blade durability is still an issue and I don't want to worry about replacing blades which is why I went the direction I did!
@melvinsacromentoe 3 ай бұрын
I always appreciated how first lite was slightly more affordable than Sitka. Not anymore dissapointed in the pricing
@galinswigart 3 ай бұрын
@melvinsacromentoe Certainly not cheap, but apples to apples First Lite vs Sitka, you are generally still saving $10-$50 per piece which adds up. Compare any of their whitetail systems to Sitka, each stills comes in a bit cheaper. Quality is extremely close at this point.
@Batuhan1988 2 ай бұрын
@@galinswigartfanatic bibs are cheaper now compared to termic or core bibs. I was thinking sanctuary 2.0 now they changed and made it more expensive.
@galinswigart 2 ай бұрын
@@Batuhan1988 The Core bibs are $450 and the Fanatic Bibs are $469, so same ballpark but First Lite is still slightly less expensive. The Fantic likely comes in somewhere just between the Core and the Thermic, so not exactly an apples to apples comparison but very close.
@Batuhan1988 2 ай бұрын
@@galinswigart just looked at it, core bibs 734 CAD, Fanatic bibs 659 CAD and insulations are not the same too core bibs has 80g body+60g hand warmer+60g legs, Fanatic 120g torso + 80 g legs. Yes they are somewhat closer but significant different in pricing. Thermic is 816 CAD. I am considering this for late season over top of my current stratus pants. For Price performance Fanatic seams like the way to go for me.
@Batuhan1988 2 ай бұрын
@@galinswigart Fanatic Bibs are 659 CAD, Core bibs are 734 CAD, huge difference man. This conversion rate is not normal. When you convert 450, it's 612CAD.
@jaytacoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
While what they are doing is impressive and all 3 kits have good updates, I'll stick with my solitude setup I run from endish October to end of gun season (PA hunter). Never had an issue with any of it (4th season using it). During early season to mid October I use a mix of other stuff that keeps me comfortable.
@galinswigart 3 ай бұрын
Great approach! Don't fix it if it's not broken. A lot of people think they always need every new piece, and that just isn't the case.
@markblanchette1771 3 ай бұрын
One thing I hope they fixed was that the solitude and catalyst wasn’t wind proof.
@galinswigart 3 ай бұрын
@@markblanchette1771 according to the stats, the new stuff is all completely windproof. Solitude got an update in 2022 that made it windproof, but the original release was not. This looks to be a big improvement.
@jaytacoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
@@markblanchette1771 Interestingly enough, my version of the solitude was windproof (bought it in late 2021), but I dont think they ever did that to the catalyst
@markblanchette1771 3 ай бұрын
@@jaytacoutdoors I wish mine was. I don’t recall when I got mine but it is not.
@jhford1234 4 ай бұрын
Keep the videos comin'! Love your content
@galinswigart 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching - I appreciate the comment!
@r.2395 4 ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you.
@galinswigart 4 ай бұрын
@@r.2395 I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.
@camfritz8240 4 ай бұрын
Color “ash” in the photo looks brownish but in this video the bag looks greenish
@r.2395 4 ай бұрын
The bag in this video is 'Stone'. 'Ash' is brown.
@Tyanmax99 5 ай бұрын
Do you think it would do well as a part time airline/travel pack? I'm looking for something I can bring on flights as a carry-on for the usual carry-on stuff, but also put my bino's, spotting scope etc.. in there too.
@galinswigart 5 ай бұрын
I would check the dimensions to confirm it is appropriate size for a carry on, it might be too large. But as far as layout and design, it would be great for that purpose.
@chrisbuckley8148 7 ай бұрын
Exo Mtn. Gear is tops.
@galinswigart 7 ай бұрын
I have an Exo K4 for backpack hunts and absolutely love it. Best frame pack I’ve used. But I would never even consider taking it with me Whitetail hunting. Just isn’t built for the style of hunting I do.
@ChefBased888 7 ай бұрын
thats how I used to bag my 8 balls
@justinjohnson2413 8 ай бұрын
What binos are those? And did those pot call holders, striker holders come with the vest?
@galinswigart 8 ай бұрын
Vortex DiamondBack HD 8x32 - great little compact pair of binoculars for the price. And yes, the vest comes with two pot call holders, two shell/striker holders, a box call holder, and diaphragm call holder.
@justinjohnson2413 8 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you for replying!
@Heritageofthehunt 8 ай бұрын
Well I have no need to watch any other review… not sure how you could top it..well done!
@galinswigart 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! I’m glad the video was helpful.
@sagidegon9003 8 ай бұрын
Buying one today. Thanks for the video, really help make my mind!
@KevDoes 10 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thank you
@urbanarcher3535 10 ай бұрын
I wish the 2000 or even the 1500 had exterior straps or that divide pocket. It looks like the 3000 is the only way to go to carry a platform and sticks!
@galinswigart 10 ай бұрын
Yep. There are things about the smaller versions that I wish the larger version had, and things about the larger version that I wish the smaller ones had. I’ve emailed Kuiu offering feedback. I’d love to see some changes. But the largest size compresses well enough that it was still the best option for me.
@r.2395 4 ай бұрын
I have a Divide 1500. All the divide packs have the 'divide' pocket. The 1500 only has side compression straps.
@Mountaineer30 11 ай бұрын
What bino harness is that? I have been looking for a minimal one like that.
@galinswigart 11 ай бұрын
It's the Rick Young Harness. Super light, simple, and inexpensive. It has replaced a full on bino rig for me lately. Really loving that thing.
@k0b6ix Жыл бұрын
What platform is that?
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Tethrd Predator. The smaller of the two sizes.
@k0b6ix 11 ай бұрын
Thanks @@galinswigart
@reesemcgee708 Жыл бұрын
Do you think the Divide 2000 would be large enough to carry saddle gear? I’m looking to get into saddle hunting, and the 2000 version is the pack I already have… hoping that it will be large enough
@markblanchette1771 Жыл бұрын
Recently swapped out my FAS pack for this one after watching your video. Game changer for my saddle hunting. I use the bottom straps on my pack for skeletor sticks. I strap my xl predator platform to the front. No more aching shoulders for my walk in. This is my new go to pack. Thanks for the video.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I’m glad your enjoying the pack. It’s an impressive design, I’m surprised more people aren’t using it for whitetails. The Tethrd Pack looks great too, just built for a very different purpose and much less volume. I’ve been tempted to grab one for early season stuff but haven’t pulled the trigger.
@lorkub001 Жыл бұрын
This might be my new pack for late season saddle hunting. Thanks for the review!
@scootar097 Жыл бұрын
Is the quick draw holder compatible with this pack? I bought the holder, but see that you can cinch a rifle in the pack.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t tell you, I haven’t tried that add on for this pack. Sorry about that!
@MattHampton2211 Жыл бұрын
Dang I just bought a first lite too and I mostly hunt in the Louisiana hear.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
It’s still a good pack, a lot of people love it including me. Just isn’t my number once choice.
@davidmussman9924 Жыл бұрын
How do you fasten your sticks to the pack
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Using the compression straps on the back or sides. Sometimes I do all 4 in a stack on the back, other times I do 2 stacks of 2 on the sides with the standoffs facing in towards the back to avoid snagging.
@gold_3 Жыл бұрын
great job! thank you Sir
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching.
@Burritosarebetterthantacos Жыл бұрын
Great video. Has the vibe of a tech review but really useful for a pack. On paper I thought I wanted the sitka but this changed my mind.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words. The Sitka pack is still a great one. Each one of these is good, just at different things.
@Verticalbowoutdoors Жыл бұрын
You need to try the badlands connect pack. I carry a lot of crap while self filming and the lay out is just pure genius and all the extra pockets and pouches you can add for cheap is just amazing.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I’m familiar with that pack but haven’t used it. Looks interesting.
@Two_Names Жыл бұрын
As someone that just recently discovered this genre of packs but with a different use-case in mind, I did *not* notice Kuiu had a 3000 ci version. I purchased the Divide 1500 and I love the pack for what it is. This 3000 version is very interesting to me as I look for a larger pack to play 'family mule' on family backpacking trips. Good showcase, maybe missed a few of the nuance things but I don't know that those exist on the bigger version versus the smaller version. Kuiu also sells a hammock sort of thing meant to go with the Divide packs that let you carry a bow or long gun in that "divide" space and have hands free to climb and move about.
@frankiefiveangels915 Жыл бұрын
Just the video I've been searching for! Thank you for sharing this. Definitely taking these tips with me.
@sethlindsey1359 Жыл бұрын
I'm running an Easton axis 5mm 300 spine 29.5 inches. Standard aluminum insert and 100 grain broadheads. My arrows are weighing in at 468 grains.
@shane4176 Жыл бұрын
Dangit im getting one for my saddle hunting setup. Great review thanks!!
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
@shane4176 Жыл бұрын
@@galinswigart haha you replied I was on kuiu's website ordering one.
@shane4176 Жыл бұрын
Dangit im getting one for my saddle hunting setup. Great review thanks!!
@Clear24chris Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried Exo-Mtn Gear?
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I have. They’re my favorite choice for western hunting packs. Just a little overbuilt for whitetail hunting with a full external frame. Great company with awesome packs though! Hoping to review their new pack, but only so much room in the budget for gear to review haha
@Clear24chris Жыл бұрын
I love my K3. Still not decided on updating to the K4@@galinswigart
@Clear24chris Жыл бұрын
These are ok hiking pants, but I can't imagine they last in brush. They also seem summer weight, but my go-to in summer would be Kuiu Tiburon or Vidda Pro except as a lifelong freeballer, you have to be a little careful who you're squatting around in the Vidda Pro, but I'm usually solo
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
These are definitely durable in brush. I’m still using the pair from this video and I’ve had them for 5+ years of pretty hard use. Some people say PrAna has changed the materials recently but the older versions are bombproof.
@Clear24chris Жыл бұрын
Cool. My Prana hoodie is definitely well made but I've never tried the pants. I guess I should try new stuff.@@galinswigart
@Clear24chris Жыл бұрын
** Vidda Pro vented
@melvinsacromentoe Жыл бұрын
I have the tool bucket and I agree with your assessment of it. I’ve found that I actually don’t like hanging it from the lid and have kind of modified it
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I noticed the same. It’s nice to have access to those pockets, but the pack tends to flop around when hanging from a lit so high above it’s center of gravity. Good concept, just isn’t my favorite way to use it. Good pack, though!
@melvinsacromentoe Жыл бұрын
@@galinswigart agree. Good pack for what it is, I don’t mobile hunt a ton so good for my uses
@josiahjohnson85 Жыл бұрын
I ended up selling my first lite transfer pack and going with the Kuiu pack for all those reasons you recommended! Pumped to use it hunting this year!
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah, I think the transfer is a good pack for a specific type of hunter. Just could use some refining and tweaking to make it more versatile IMO. Thanks for watching, I think you’ll love the Kuiu!
@OutdoorsAllie Жыл бұрын
Well done! I think I'll stick with the Pop Up 28 for now though.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard a lot of good things about that pack, too! Very unique design.
@OutdoorsAllie Жыл бұрын
@@galinswigart Nothing is perfect, but it has worked well for me!
@JSlotOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have 2 dozen easton axis 5mm 300s, the brass break off inserts, and AAE Max Stealth vanes. I'm at 28.75" on my arrow with 70/30 LB/DL. I film all my hunts so I like to use nockturnal nock (25gr), and the AAE vanes are 9.2gr each. So since im adding all that weight to the back of the arrow, in the front I'm going with 100gr QAD Exodus, 75gr insert, and the 10gr iron will collar. I'm a texas whitetail, axis, and hog hunter but an elk hunt is on my wish list for the next 5 yrs or less. My set up is at 557 grains total arrow weight including the broadhead. 12.03 FOC (I only know cause of online calculators). I enjoyed your video and congrats on 1,000 subs. I liked and sub'd you. My channel has only been active 2 years and I'm 1/3 of the way there. I'd appreciate a sub if you enjoy self filmed hunts. Great video and keep em coming galin.
@josiahjohnson85 Жыл бұрын
How many first lite clothes can you fit in it? I’m torn between this and the first lite transfer pack?
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I have used the Transfer pack and I like it. They’re two very different packs. The Transfer is one of the most comfortable packs I have ever used, great padding, great suspension system. It’s just a little big for my taste. The Kuiu pack expands to the same size or maybe even larger than the Transfer, but it compresses down way way smaller when you don’t need that capacity in the early season. Both could handle bibs and a jacket no problem. I should probably do a video comparing the two, because there are things I really like about each and things I’m not as crazy about with each. Hope that helps!
@josiahjohnson85 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea that helps! I have a transfer pack on the way that I got killer deal on, so I haven’t seen it yet but I ordered a Kuiu divide 1500 for like my early season pack and was going to use the transfer for late season and hauling saddle gear. But this Divide 3000 perked my interest as a due it all pack. Keep up the good work man, I enjoy your videos a bunch some of the best out there!
@markblanchette1771 Жыл бұрын
I bought this pack last year, love the pack. Using it for saddle didn’t come across my mind but I may look into that option. Thanks.
@Swearengen1980 Жыл бұрын
Is the 330d material tough enough to really withstand stomping through dense woods, snagging on limbs, etc? There seems to be very little info out there about the 330d HT. Every time I hear "ripstop" I kinda cringe.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Definitely. Durability shouldn’t be an issue with this pack at all compared to most whitetail packs.It’s made of Cordura, similar to most western hunting packs. Rip stop is just a generic term for anything with the grid pattern stitched into it for added strength.
@so.illhunter88 Жыл бұрын
How did it hold up for the season? Still happy with the purchase?
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Holding up great, no issues. Definitely a solid option IMO. There is no perfect pack in my mind, but this one and the Sitka Tool Bucket are the two best I’ve used
@so.illhunter88 Жыл бұрын
@@galinswigart Nice! The divide pocket that you put your platform in, how wide is that pocket? I run an EDP and it is around 1 inch wider than the Predator. Wondering if the EDP will fit in that pocket.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response, just seeing this. It might be pretty snug with a larger platform. The predator fits pretty perfectly but I’m not sure a larger one would fit.
@jcfoerster2860 Жыл бұрын
could you strap a hang on stand to the straps on the outside
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Not sure I would do that just because of the way those straps attach. It might be fine, but I would contact KUIU and ask them, personally it seems like it wouldn’t be the most stable and strongest setup for a lock on.
@corey8134 Жыл бұрын
How are you liking it so far and how did you get it for $300? Mine was more with pockets.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
I didn’t buy the vertical pockets, I had a molle pouch already. But I love it so far. A couple of nitpicky things here and there but it’s by far the best Turkey vest I’ve used and it is the perfect combo of modularity, minimalist design with plenty of storage. Season is just getting underway here in PA but I’ve been wearing it scouting a handful of times and really enjoying it.
@randyhasty1810 Жыл бұрын
i love all my first lite
@Shikaari1 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered it in ash color. I have the Kuiu attack pants in ash. The lighting makes this pack color look darker than it is.
@galinswigart Жыл бұрын
Yes, I was concerned looking at the website but it’s much lighter than that in person. Looks like a dark chocolate brown online but more of a tan in person
@Cheaps928 Жыл бұрын
How much pounds of meat can this pack take?