KUIU Showroom Pack Seminar

[@carpenterpilot487]

great seminar I'v learned allot how to pack a backpack and I never used one. Now I have to get one, heading out on a Wyoming elk hunt.THANKS!!

[@WildThingsOutdoors]

I really like the technical performance driven design, This year I'll be running the new icon pro 5200, I think its great that Mr.Hairston shared all his experience and knowledge and is gettin into two areas of hunting that can really be improved upon food, and tripods and he is running the best for both worlds as a hunting videographer a light manfrotto tripod and light manfrotto fluid head, I use for filming and glassing! can hardly wait to see what he can engineer!

[@akrainforest]

I might mention that for Alaska (on a Sitka Blacktail deer hunt), I would recommend dry bags for the meat inside or outside of the pack - as brown bears really like deer blood. If you don't have one circling you on that hunt, they may be wandering around you/your camp on the following hunt(s) if you don't get that blood smell out of the pack. I use a pair (doubled for no leaks) of Kuiu XXL Roll-top dry bags around my meat bag and a M or L Roll-top for the cape (or save weight and roll it into your Kuiu pack cover inside the pack in a pinch. Great video, guys!

[@AaronMaz]

Well done. Been very pleased with my purchases thus far. Keep up the good work

[@stephenraycasey]

Let's get those prototype pants Jason's wearing out on the shelves!!! :D :D Good seminar Todd and Ben.

[@petevandyke2435]

It was a great learning experience, I knew a lot about my icon pro 3200 but I certainly learned more what it can do.

[@bobalvarez2577]

Excellent job guys. Very good tutorial

[@-Adventures-mf8qj]

Awesome video. Great information!

[@crackpipejoe3508]

GREAT INFO!!!! 👍

[@jimmcmahon9318]

What size roll-top was the first gentleman’s clothes in? I’m guessing a large? How about sleeping bag - was it a kuiu bag - and what temp? Liked the size it packed down to. Thanks for doing this video.

[@benbritton532]

Hey Jim thanks for watching. Yes my clothes were in a Large Roll Top Dry Bag with quite a bit of extra space if needed. In the demo I had a 30 Degree bag KUIU Bag.

[@dirkhelmstaedt2072]

Thanks for the info guys...what are those pants and jacket that Jason is wearing? New pants? I've got the Icon 1850 and the Ultra 3000 bag...love it! Thanks.

[@benbritton532]

We are not sure, they must have been some kind of prototype yellow pant.

[@dirkhelmstaedt2072]

Thanks, the reason I ask is they look similar to a pair I'm considering from the "competition"...but if Kuiu had something that fit the bill I would definitely go that way. I know you guys are primarily focused on "big game mountain hunting" but it sure would be nice to see some water fowling and fishing oriented pieces and gear...would be nice to stay with the one brand I know and trust...just a thought, I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way...cheers and thanks for the reply!

[@benbritton532]

All our gear works great for waterfowl, we have been using it for duck hunting all over California for years with great success. For fishing I don't see why any of the solid color gear would work either.

[@SolidSnake_1776]

Dirk Helmstaedt look like the attack pants in camel color

[@scottlandb6579]

At the beginning where was his sticks for the 2p tent?

[@msheldon005]

What sweatshirt and pants is Jason wearing in this video?

[@kuiuultralight]

Both are prototypes of products that have not yet been released.

[@steelandsanderoutdoors2617]

Like the pants Jason is wearing! What are they and when can we get them?

[@kennethfulton3572]

Looks like the attack pants in a solid color

[@kuiuultralight]

It's a new prototype pant--not sure about any production or availability yet.

[@dillonhobbs4334]

When Jason comes out on food topic what KUIU Pant is he wearing is that the attack or a prototype?

[@kuiuultralight]

That's a prototype pant. Not sure which one, to be honest. We do have an Attack pant in that color, though.

[@madman432000]

Is there a benefit to the load lifter straps on the icon 1800 without the frame? They seem to pull straight horizontal and not at any angle.

[@kuiuultralight]

Your straps may be fitted a little too high up on the pack.

[@madman432000]

It's the 2013 model. I've moved them down a couple times but now i only have about 2-3 inches that i can pull the straps to tighten and the ends are up by my chest more so than below closer to my waist.

[@kuiuultralight]

Ah, gotcha--the original ICON pack was a little different in its configuration than the current ones, so that advice may not be as helpful. Here's a tutorial video from 2013 that may help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHLcpamnap0f5I&list=PLMCdEtsWgBPL-SR9af47h7dGHQw9XHC1i&index=8 I think the key to your issue may be to move the sliding tri-glide on the shoulder strap to its uppermost position, once you've put the straps back where you originally had it.

[@blktlhunter]

Good Stuff!

[@patmuscat8389]

What rain gear? Both Teton?

[@benbritton532]

Hey Pat thanks for watching. We are both still using the recently discontinued ULTRA NX Rain Gear. There is still some available on the website, so if you are interested in a really good light weight set I would jump on it ASAP.

[@patmuscat8389]

Ben Britton good to know and thanks for the reaponse. I just picked up the chugach jacket...actually arrived yeaterday. Might still keep my Teton pants since new. Awesome video, these types of videos really hell many people. I would like to see more output on kuius end with more live feeds sucks as this one. But headed in the right direction.

[@zachale3784]

What kind of solar charger is that

[@kuiuultralight]

We carry Goal Zero products - the panel we carry is the Nomad 7 Plus. www.kuiu.com/solar-battery-chargers/

[@anthonyconnole3480]

Really bummed they won’t honor previous dollars spent on their new rewards program. Also bummed they now have an extra tall frame. I have one of the original icon pro 3200 in the “tall” frame which is the largest they had. I’m 6’4” and couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t as comfortable as everyone said they are. Well after watching this I now know why. Bummed mine doesn’t have a port for the water hose to come out like the news one do either. Bummed that my only options are basically to buy a entire new pack.

[@kennethfulton3572]

That's how pretty much everything in the world works... until time machines are made, that's how it will remain. Businesses would go out of business if they gave free upgrades to all previous customers.

[@kuiuultralight]

Hey Anthony--call up our customer service team. The new frames are compatible with older packs, so we can certainly get you into a frame that fits your body better.

[@anthonyconnole3480]

KUIU Ultralight Hunting I did right before I posted this comment and the lady I talked to said there was nothing I could do other than buy an entirely new pack because my pack is one of the originals. I then asked her if I could just buy a frame because my belt and everything else fit and if I did would the bag still fit and she said I had to buy all new everything. If this is not the case please let me know. Thanks!

[@kuiuultralight]

If it's an Icon Pro 3200, the current frames will fit it, no question. You'll have some work to do to swap straps, but it's compatible. Now, if it's an ICON 3000, that pack (and any of the original ICON series) is not compatible. But any Icon Pro pack or ULTRA pack can use the new frame.

[@anthonyconnole3480]

KUIU Ultralight Hunting it is an icon pro 3200. So what all do I have to buy to make it compatible

[@mxracer87]

What solar panel is that?

[@kuiuultralight]

The Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus: www.kuiu.com/hunting-accessories-field-gear/goal-zero-nomad-7-plus/63029.html?dwvar_63029_color=Black&cgid=field-gear#start=29

[@LeoBarnes]

at 18:50 it's very interesting that one of the main selling points of the kuiu modular system, (load sling) these guys actually prefer to carry meat inside the pack. This makes the ability to carry the meat outside the pack come across as a gimmick.

[@goodtimekillers3262]

They should mention that the guarantee is nontranferable.

[@seanjohnson6899]

I like the informative vids and own kuiu cloths but what was said about why the kuiu packs are not waterproof and the reasons behind it is disappointing. I own a just one pack from eberlstock and the pack is unbelievably tough having been through multiple AZ trips packing out whole javelina through cactus infested canyons.The pack is made of waterproof material and zippers. It is not heavy at all. I would like to see kuiu construct a waterproof pack as well since there is a demand for a product like this.just saying.