I can't be the only guy out here with this problem...
Over the summer, I got my first Kifaru pack -- the latest model of the 26" hunting platform. I go out and ruck quite a bit -- usually with a cargo panel and a 70# load. Overall, I'm very happy with the pack -- it was a big step up for me and it carries like a dream -- much better than anything I've used before. My only complaint is that after an hour or so, the black pad of the pack tends to rub my lower back till it's red and painful. I don't actually bleed, or blister, but it is uncomfortable (especially once I start sweating). I've watched a bunch of pack fit videos and made some adjustment tweaks that have helped but I know there is still room for improvement.
I start by tightening the waist belt and put almost all of the weight over my hip "points".
Next, I snug up my shoulder straps but I don't put much weight there -- I like to be able to freely raise my hands overhead.
I then lean forward and snug up the load lifters. (The tri-glides have been adjusted to lay over my clavicles.)
After that, I clip the sternum strap.
Finally, I snug up the D-Straps -- just enough to pull the slack out.
I also position the load in the cargo panel so that the bottom of the load is even with the top of the pack waist belt.
On my pants, I wear a thin belt and pull it down a bit so that it is not between the pack and my body.
I also don't tuck in my shirt but I do my best to smooth out all the wrinkles before cinching up the pack.
If any of you have any ideas that you think might help me, I'd sure be grateful for the input!
Over the summer, I got my first Kifaru pack -- the latest model of the 26" hunting platform. I go out and ruck quite a bit -- usually with a cargo panel and a 70# load. Overall, I'm very happy with the pack -- it was a big step up for me and it carries like a dream -- much better than anything I've used before. My only complaint is that after an hour or so, the black pad of the pack tends to rub my lower back till it's red and painful. I don't actually bleed, or blister, but it is uncomfortable (especially once I start sweating). I've watched a bunch of pack fit videos and made some adjustment tweaks that have helped but I know there is still room for improvement.
I start by tightening the waist belt and put almost all of the weight over my hip "points".
Next, I snug up my shoulder straps but I don't put much weight there -- I like to be able to freely raise my hands overhead.
I then lean forward and snug up the load lifters. (The tri-glides have been adjusted to lay over my clavicles.)
After that, I clip the sternum strap.
Finally, I snug up the D-Straps -- just enough to pull the slack out.
I also position the load in the cargo panel so that the bottom of the load is even with the top of the pack waist belt.
On my pants, I wear a thin belt and pull it down a bit so that it is not between the pack and my body.
I also don't tuck in my shirt but I do my best to smooth out all the wrinkles before cinching up the pack.
If any of you have any ideas that you think might help me, I'd sure be grateful for the input!