If the Kifaru Lite frame works for you then you can easily attach the Kuiu Ultra 4000 to a Kifaru frame. That's what I've done. The original Kuiu frame and suspension didn't fit my body. Kuiu appears to have improved the frame and suspension significantly since the first release but a Kifaru...
I've got a Tito Knife I'd be wiling to sell. One of the blades has been used but there are still 10 new blades. The sheath is black and the handle is silver.
Dave
I've tried a lot different ways including the pack frame with small day pack. I've settled on using a frame with a meat shelf and a 65L - 80L bag depending on the number days. I can fit my gear plus food for a few of days in a 4000 CI (65L) bag but for any longer I need 80L. I put all my gear...
I have the Fortress 4800, a mesh talon, hip belt pockets and water bottle pocket. I thought I would have issues with access to some items but by organizing my things I never had an issue when actually using the pack. I divide my gear into three categories:
1. Things I want to access without...
I have Kifaru 22 Mag bag for sale in Wolf Gray. It's in excellent condition. No stains, smells, holes, etc. $185 shipped in the US. Outside of US you will have to help cover shipping.
I have Kifaru Reckoning, guide lid and medium belt pouch all in ranger green for sale. They have only been used on a couple of trips and are in excellent condition - no stains, tears, smells, blood, etc. There might be a little dust and/or dirt.
Total package for $315 shipped or
Reckoning -...
I backpacked with a Reckoning on a 22" frame and it worked fine. To keep the bottom of the bag from hanging too low I ran the bottom compression straps through the common loops on the bottom of the frame. I positioned the extra material near the bottom of the bag.
This is a good approach which opens you up to a lot of options for a load hauling pack such as the LL Bean Hunter's Carryall which you can get new for $89. I had one and it could easily carry out a boned out whitetail.
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If you have alum stays then you can bend them to fit your back exactly. In other words you can make them into "flat back" stays. I believe Kifaru has a video that shows how to bend them to fit your back profile. If not Kifaru then Hill People gear have a video that shows how to fit alum stays to...