Things on my radar are chainsaw and gear, large barrels for canoe portaging, inflatable raft or paddle board and gear, cooler. Some of these things I'm not sure would fit easily into the meat shelf pouches, but something like the crib load panel looks promising.
Would you say the same comparing Kifaru to Kuiu, SG, etc? I'm looking to for a frame that can do a lot on its own in addition to having good bag options.
Also late, but would love to know how that hinged mod held up! I'm not sure if I'm up for cutting and drilling into the F1, with the potential for weakening the joint - I might go with adding the hinge to a straight-frame instead?
I'm looking at F1 as an option - I'm looking for a do-it-all frame that I can make do anything, from backcountry hunting to hauling inflatable rafts, barrels, etc. The weight of the frame seems ok - there are lighter options but none that I see that don't cost twice as much. My only concern with...
Hi All - I'm looking to get into a modular frame pack style backpack, attracted by the flexibility and ability to add on and exchange bags as needed. But, there are a lot of options out there and I'm trying to figure out what would fit my needs best.
I'm 6'1", 170lbs, and I'd really like a...