Kifaru 14'R for General Hiking/Overnight and Travel

[GMurs]

Morning,

I am new to the forums but not to Kifaru, I currently utilize a 24" tactical frame with composite stays with a Tahr or 22 Mag, activity dependent. I have noticed when I am staying under 15 lbs the frame isn't as comfortable, and traveling/transporting this setup can be interesting especially when needing to check it.

Would the 14'R be a good option? It seems not too heavy, with decent dimensions and capacity. I have about a 21" torso so it should actually get some lift, correct?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Trial153]

I use the 14r for travel and day pack. In a pinch I packed deer out with it. Wasn't particularly pleasant however it wasn't terrible either.
Anyway You will get some lift however not a whole lot. It very comfortable with light load as it moves well with you. I have never checked it, always put it in the over head bin. I am running mine with a shaman pouch on it. I put what I need for the flight in the Sherman then take it off before I stow the pack over head.

 

[GMurs]

@Trail153
Thanks for the info and how you utilize the Sherman Pocket. Great idea.

 

[Trial153]

@Trail153
Thanks for the info and how you utilize the Sherman Pocket. Great idea.

I use it like a grab it, stuff a jacket behind it ect. Four quick connects make for quick removal and replacing it.

I should add that belt on the 14 tucks away close to the pack so it's out of the way stowing it.

 

[WJS23]

Thats exactly what I use mine for and love it. You can’t go wrong with that pack

 

[Kotaman]

I've had both a 14'r and a Tarryall for travel. Preferred the size of the Tarryall and sold the 14'r. Both great options though. I air travel all over with the Tarryall.

 

[GMurs]

Trail153 looking at that picture I would wager you took that in the airport.

 

[Trial153]

Trail153 looking at that picture I would wager you took that in the airport.

Yea, on the way to P&Y this spring

 

[GMurs]

Kotaman, I was considering the Tarryall for a minute but its size is so close to the 22mag.

 

[LIWolverine]

I absolutely love my 14’r it goes all over with me. Every time I fly it’s with me. I’ve used it to haul 50# of corn to a stand I couldn’t drive anywhere near. Not very comfortable but like others have said, not terrible either. I would pack a boned out deer with it if I needed to and I doubt it would be a problem. I love it for day hikes. Jetboil, water, camera, trail camera or two, fishing pole and some tackle. Also use it a lot as a stand bag.

 

[GMurs]

Thanks LIwolverine! Would you say it can support an overnight hike?

 

[LIWolverine]

Thanks LIwolverine! Would you say it can support an overnight hike?

Sorry. I just saw your responses. Absolutely it could handle that. I’ll probably be doing exactly that at the beginning of August. I’ll post it up if I do.


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[GMurs]

Thanks!

 

[Lawnboi]

Thanks LIwolverine! Would you say it can support an overnight hike?

It will no problem if you can fit in it. A spotting scope pocket and a couple belt pockets go a long way in the outside.

I have no problem packing 35lbs all day with the 14r

 

[rarmitage915]

I absolutely love my 14’r it goes all over with me. Every time I fly it’s with me. I’ve used it to haul 50# of corn to a stand I couldn’t drive anywhere near. Not very comfortable but like others have said, not terrible either. I would pack a boned out deer with it if I needed to and I doubt it would be a problem. I love it for day hikes. Jetboil, water, camera, trail camera or two, fishing pole and some tackle. Also use it a lot as a stand bag.

I absolutely love my 14’r it goes all over with me. Every time I fly it’s with me. I’ve used it to haul 50# of corn to a stand I couldn’t drive anywhere near. Not very comfortable but like others have said, not terrible either. I would pack a boned out deer with it if I needed to and I doubt it would be a problem. I love it for day hikes. Jetboil, water, camera, trail camera or two, fishing pole and some tackle. Also use it a lot as a stand bag.

I realize this post is from 2019 so no worries if you don't remember, but any chance you know what size those belt pouches are you have on the size of the pack? Looks like medium or large. Looks like an awesome setup and id like to try it with my 14r.

 

[LIWolverine]

I realize this post is from 2019 so no worries if you don't remember, but any chance you know what size those belt pouches are you have on the size of the pack? Looks like medium or large. Looks like an awesome setup and id like to try it with my 14r.

Still have it setup just like that. They are medium pouches.


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