Good afternoon. I’m looking for advice on the Kifaru 14r and Tarryall. I’m ready to order one of these to replace my G1 Spike Camp. This will be a multi-use daypack for travel/airline carry-on, fly fishing, hunting, outdoor activities (ATV, snowmobile, cross country skiing, day hikes, etc.), family trips (I have to carry stuff for my wife and two daughters).
Here are the issues. I’m 6’ but have a 21” torso, and two degenerated disc in my thoracic spine. So transferring weight to my hips is very important. The Spike Camp worked, but was a little short to keep the weight off my shoulders, but it has done its job for 12 years. My G1 Siwash did a better job, but is too large for a day pack. I can’t use the frame packs because I need it to meet carry-on requirements. The smaller Kifaru day packs don’t have long enough stays to offer an advantage over the Spike Camp.
I’m from North Florida, but hunt, fly fish and travel out West, as well as fish and hunt here. So I’m looking for a pack that I can day hunt from, hike into fishing and hunting areas with my gear, and survive Disney with.
I like the pocket organization of the Tarryall for carrying fly rods, gear, and easy to reach items needed while carrying all my wife and daughters stuff. But I’m concerned it may be a larger than I need.
I like the size of the 14r, similar to my Spike Camp, but am concerned about the weight and cost benefits being lost by adding pockets on the side for water bottles, quick stash items or fly rods.
When I hunt it’s spot and stalk, and primarily archery. Being from Florida, let’s just say a few extra layers get stuffed in there when I’m out West.
So, if any of you have similar experiences and can offer any thoughts or suggestions, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Here are the issues. I’m 6’ but have a 21” torso, and two degenerated disc in my thoracic spine. So transferring weight to my hips is very important. The Spike Camp worked, but was a little short to keep the weight off my shoulders, but it has done its job for 12 years. My G1 Siwash did a better job, but is too large for a day pack. I can’t use the frame packs because I need it to meet carry-on requirements. The smaller Kifaru day packs don’t have long enough stays to offer an advantage over the Spike Camp.
I’m from North Florida, but hunt, fly fish and travel out West, as well as fish and hunt here. So I’m looking for a pack that I can day hunt from, hike into fishing and hunting areas with my gear, and survive Disney with.
I like the pocket organization of the Tarryall for carrying fly rods, gear, and easy to reach items needed while carrying all my wife and daughters stuff. But I’m concerned it may be a larger than I need.
I like the size of the 14r, similar to my Spike Camp, but am concerned about the weight and cost benefits being lost by adding pockets on the side for water bottles, quick stash items or fly rods.
When I hunt it’s spot and stalk, and primarily archery. Being from Florida, let’s just say a few extra layers get stuffed in there when I’m out West.
So, if any of you have similar experiences and can offer any thoughts or suggestions, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
