Both use 3/4" gate keepers with 3/4" webbing so it is easy to attach a Kuiu bag on the SO frame. You can attach a pack bag that uses 1" webbing (e.g. Kifaru) by creating connectors to attached 1" webbing to the 3/4" webbing loops on the SO frame. You can do this by using 1" gatekeepers - see the...
When Kifaru came out with the 22" frame I sold my 26" frame and have never looked back. I did it for the same reason as the OP - the 26" would get caught in low branches and stuff. I sewed some stay pockets onto the frame so I can extended it to 26" with some short carbon fiber arrows for meat...
The E&E has 2" shoulder straps or you can attach the X-ray shoulder straps. The Urban Ruck has the X-ray shoulder straps while the Bane has 1" shoulder straps.
I think from a comfort point of view the Urban Ruck and E&E would be more comfortable than the Bane because of the wider shoulder...
I've been hiking 5 days a week with this pack in October and I think it is the best internal frame pack yet from Kifaru. I've had the Late Season, Siwash, KU 3700, Marauder, Timberline, Timberline 2, and a Tarryall and the 357 Mag is better than all of them. I like the bag layout and suspension...
I cut my Seek Outside frame to 22" using a pipe cutter and can easily add the 4" extensions to get 26" frame for hauling meat. I'm using a KUIU Ultra 4000 for a bag. Weight come in under 4 lbs. Could use a seek outside bag as well such as a Fortress 4800, Short-Tail, or Peregrine 3500.
The wraptech belt is not the same as the duplex belt. You might be able to get a duplex belt to work on a Late Season if the duplex belt has stay pockets. It looks like the latest duplex belts from Kifaru don't have the stay pockets anymore. A wraptech belt will not work on a duplex frame.
Search youtube for Hungry Hammock Hanger. He has a bunch of videos on making your own dehydrated meals.
Here's a link to one of my favorites: Beef Stroganoff
I have the older 4000 and wish the middle zipper front pocket was bigger. It sounds like the new 4000 has a larger front pocket. Would you say the new 4000 has more space overall than the old 4000 (I'm assuming the main compartment on the two are the same size)?
Lowered the price:
Siwash with medium belt, aluminum stays, gun bearer and 2 accessories - $225
Late Season with medium belt, aluminum stays and two accessories - $150
Pics of the Hand warmer pouch. The hand warmer pouch attaches to the shoulder straps of the pack so it can be worn in front. It has a side release buckles for quick connect/disconnect. It has a zipper pocket to store stuff and your hands can be put into the sides to keep warm. You could also...
I found the gun bearer that goes with the Siwash so I've added that the Siwash package. I've also found some accessories that fit the G1 packs (see the first post on this thread for how the accessories sold with the packs).
Pics of the G1 black Grab-it. This has been modified so the upper...
I have two G1 Black Kifaru packs for sale. Both are in great condition. Prices include shipping.
Siwash with medium belt, aluminum stays, gun bearer and 2 accessories - $225
Late Season with medium belt, aluminum stays and two accessories - $150
The accessories are divided into two groups...