Height comparison between Kifaru and MR Guidelight

[kahunter]

I’m sure someone has asked this before, but I couldn’t find anything on the search. Does anyone know the total height of the MR frame? I know Kifaru has different length frames, but I can’t find how tall the MR is in comparison.

Just for background to the question:
I am 5’8”, 170 with a 17” torso. So I definitely don’t need any of the super tall packs.

I hunt mainly walk in public land in MO and KS so I am looking for a pack system that will be able to carry in a hunting setup and still be usable for hunting in thick cover, but also be able to carry out a deer if needed.

I am also hoping to do some Elk hunting at some point so I want to get a good heavy hauler pack while I’m at it. I normally do a couple a backpacking trips each year, and would like to use this pack for that as well.

So I’ll probably end up getting a smaller daypack bag for normal hunting and a larger bag for backpacking. It’s killing me seeing all the combo Pack setups for sale on the classifieds while I’m waiting for my “newbie” week to be over, lol.

 

[kahunter]

I’m not set on just those 2 brands, but I will most likely be getting something off the classifieds unless I can find a killer deal on a new pack, and those two seem to have the most presence on the classifieds.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I used a medium MR Guide Light frame for a year then switched to a 24" Kifaru Duplex Hunter. I've since sold the MR so I can't measure its exact height, but from what I remember, the overall height of both frames was very similar. At your torso length, MR's sizing charts recommend a S/M Guide Light MT (current frame model) or XS/S Guide Light (previous model). The current generation Kifaru frames (Duplex Lite/Ultralight) come in 24" and 26", and some of the older frames were offered in 22"/24"/26". A 24" Kifaru would probably be ideal for your torso length. 22" might be okay but you'd sacrifice some ability to lift pack weight up off your shoulders.

 

[kahunter]

Thanks Mighty Mouse, that is good info. From reading other guys posts I was thinking the 24” Kifaru would probably e about right for me, but I wasn’t sure how the Mystery Ranch frame would compare to that. I hunt pretty thick stuff a lot, so I don’t want the stays to be sticking up too much.

 

[magnum44270]

The new style MR frame is 21in main frame, 25in the top handle portion.. im 5'7 185, 17 in torso. And they advised me to go large/large

 

[kahunter]

Thanks Magnum!

 

[EmperorMA]

Are you looking at the old MR Guide Light Frame or the new MR Guide Light MT frame?

 

[kahunter]

The New MT. It sounds like everyone really prefers it to the old suspension.

 

[EmperorMA]

The New MT. It sounds like everyone really prefers it to the old suspension.

OK, your thread title says the Guide Light.

 

[kahunter]

Oh sorry. I assume they are fairly close?

 

[JD619er]

Mystery ranch frames are 25" tall.