Kifaru and Aron

[Eagle]

Just wanted to say thanks to Kifaru and Aron in particular for letting me drop in and check out the facility and pick up my DT3 while I was in Colorado last Wednesday.

All the folks there are first rate, and we all know how incredible the gear they produce is. My DT3 performed perfectly over 35 miles and 10,000' of elevation gain and another 10,000' of loss and will be exactly the pack I need for week long hunts and backpacking trips. It may only be 4000 ci, but with my minimalist style, it was more than enough room.

Thanks again to Aron for taking the time to make sure the pack was fitting properly too. It was great to meet you in person and talk about hunting while we could.

 

[Aron Snyder]

It was great meeting you as well!

Keep in contact with me and we'll have to get a scouting trip planned for 2013....

 

[hammer0419]

Congrat's on a great pack. Aron is a geat guy and a huge asset to Kifaru. He is the reason for the pack you and many others own or will own soon.

-Jim

 

[phil]

Eagle, what did your pack end up weighing when loaded?

 

[Eagle]

Phil, for how long of a trip? For the above trip of 4 days 35 miles, it was just under 27 lbs. Had a trip to Wyoming at the end of August that was 5 days 44 miles and it was just under 32 lbs.

 

[phil]

Eagle, thanks for the info. You are packing close to the same weights that I am with my KU 3700. What a great pack. I am out any where from 3 to 8 days. phil

 

[hflier]

Guys I would love to see your pack lists. I can't get my hunting rig and items below about 52lbs. I keep going over it but I can't see anything else to cut. I don't want to jack this thread, but maybe you two could help some of us out with this info on another thread.

Thanks,
HFlier

 

[fillthefreezer]

Guys I would love to see your pack lists. I can't get my hunting rig and items below about 52lbs. I keep going over it but I can't see anything else to cut. I don't want to jack this thread, but maybe you two could help some of us out with this info on another thread.

Thanks,
HFlier

seriously!

 

[Mckinnon]

I would also love to see those lists, that is light!

 

[Ryan Avery]

Me three that is liiiite!

 

[fillthefreezer]

i could be at 32lbs for 5 days with no rifle or water or food

 

[Eagle]

Easy fellas, these were scouting trips for me. With my hunting gear, I'd be in the mid 40's including weapon, food and water.

 

[HellsCanyon]

I was at 29 lbs for a 2.5 day trip before water and rifle. That was with no water filter and 1.75 lbs of food per day.

 

[JG358]

Easy fellas, these were scouting trips for me. With my hunting gear, I'd be in the mid 40's including weapon, food and water.

That's still pretty dang light... I'm usually close to 60

 

[NEhunter]

Easy fellas, these were scouting trips for me. With my hunting gear, I'd be in the mid 40's including weapon, food and water.

I'd be interested in the list too if you get time.

 

[phil]

Like Eagle, these are scouting trips without rifle or ammo. I do pack fishing stuff. Light ain't cheap. phil

 

[Justin Crossley]

This year my pack weight for elk was 45.5 pounds. That included ALL of my gear, my bow and my food and water.
I had food for seven days.

 

[phil]

Justin, what are you using for a shelter? phil

 

[Justin Crossley]

Three man Tarptent. I love it for two guys.

 

[Eagle]

Item Wieght (oz)
Kifaru DT3 w/Cargo Panel 110
Stalking Socks 4
WM Caribou 23.6
Thermarest Neoair 12.6
Repair Kit 0.6
Raven Bivy 7.9
Oware Tarp 14
Vargo Ti (10) 3
First Lite Top 11.1
First Lite Bottom 10
Moutain Hardware Vest 11.3
Montbell UL Down Jacket 7.6
Golite Rain Jacket 7.7
Merino Wool Socks (2) 4.6
OR Beanie 1.8
OR Fleece Gloves 2
Bandana 1
Allen Wrenches 2
Loop Material 0.1
Hoyt Carbon Matrix Plus 61
G5 Optix XR2 6
Fuse Carbon Blade 8.5 5
QAD Ultra Rest 3
Quiver 8
Arrows 6.8
Fieldpoint 0.3
Release 3.5
Scalpel 2
Multitool 5
Sharpener 2
Gloves 0.6
Trash Bags 2
Game Bags 14
Contacts Case 0.3
Extra Contacts 0.25
Solution 1
Tooth Brush 0.2
Tooth Paste 1
Wet Wipes 4
Dental Floss 0.1
Chapstick 0.3
Toilet Paper 0.3
Glasses 0.7
Pocket Rocket 4
Fuel Canister (8oz) 12.6
Ziplocks (10) 0.9
REI Spork 0.6
Snow Peak Ti Pot 2.6
Food Bag 1.7
Weatherproof Lighter 1.2
Platypus Bladder 3.4
Katadyn Micropur 0.2
Sawyer Inline 3
Black Diamond Spot 3.1
Garmin eTrex20 4.8
Compass 1.3
Map 2.4
Cell Phone 4
Vortex Razor HD 10X42 27.5
Rangefinder 6
Harness 1
Camera 7
Duct Tape 2
Stuff Sacks 7.2
MP3 Player 3.2
AA Battery (2) 1.8
AAA Battery (3) 1.2
Wind Checker 2
Matches 0.9
Candle 0.6
Handwarmers (6) 4.5
Wound Prep 0.1
Mole Skin 3X2 0.1
Bandaids 0.2
White Gauze 0.3
Tape 1.5
Ointment 0.1
Assorted Pills 0.1
Brown Gauze 0.7
Pill Bottle 0.2
Cough Drop (10) 1
Water 72
Food 160
Total Weight (lbs) 44.25