Ark frame worth the upgrade ?

[Joshuajosh]

I currently own a kifaru duplex lite 24” with a Stryker xl. Those of you who have moved away from the duplex lite, is the ark worth the extra cost? If so why?

 

[justin davis]

I really like my ARK frame. Very comfortable for me

 

[wh0cansay]

Since there are no aluminum stays, you can't fit the frame to your spine, so it's gonna be a gamble. Make sure you can return it or resell it for a good price if you go in blind.

I wouldn't trade my aluminum Duplex Lite for an Ark if you paid me.

 

[bozeman]

I upgraded and glad I did.....Ark fits me to a 'T'.

 

[mrbillbrown]

Having owned more Kifaru than I want to admit openly, I just can’t find enough “improvement” to justify buying the Ark for that crazy price. Zero complaints with my Lite frame and the price keeps me from trying it.


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[Yaremkiv]

Was worth it for me. I liked it so much I ended up replacing both duplex frames with the Ark Frame.

 

[guitarpreston]

Something in my duplex squeaked and the ark does not….had I not gotten 4 people to sign up for GH using their refer a friend program (it’s back on now fyi) I would not have gotten the ark though.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

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Since there are no aluminum stays, you can't fit the frame to your spine, so it's gonna be a gamble. Make sure you can return it or resell it for a good price if you go in blind.

I wouldn't trade my aluminum Duplex Lite for an Ark if you paid me.

Me Either. I will never figure out why Kifaru went away from the aluminum stays. A three pound frame is 6-8 ounces heavier than their competitors lightest pack frame.

I Currently own a tactical frame with aluminum stays and I finally found a pair and put them in my duplex light frame. Both have been tweaked to the perfect fit.

Where people get this wrong is a perfect fit applies to times when you aren’t carrying dead stuff. If a pack fits well, you rarely take it off during the day. A worn pack helps stay warm. Allows for quick moving changes. And, is always there when you need it.


I take my hat off more than I do my pack. Because it’s so comfortable.

 

[2Stamp]

For me it wasn't. I went back to my Duplex Lite.