KIFARU ARK FRAME review

[Jake Larsen]

I just ordered one. I love the duplex lite. Aron says this one is better in every way, and I’ve yet to be disappointed by any piece of gear Kifaru has put their name on. We’ll see I guess


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[TheArdentOutdoorsman]

@Tony Trietch - for transparency, please share if you are affiliated or "compensated" by Kifaru in any way, shape, or form. (I intentionally put the quotation marks around compensation to avoid any wiggle room; that can be defined as financial, clothing, packs, frames, hunts, etc. - basically anything to gain.)

Of course he is, he had the frame last season. I'm awaiting some "unbiased" reviews but extremely unlikely it will give me any reason to switch from the duplex lite.

 

[Lawnboi]

Any word on how this frame works with the old hypalon w/holes bags in regards to load lifter connection.

 

[Justin Crossley]

I just published Tony's review.

Kifaru ARK Frame Review

 

[Yaremkiv]

Does anyone know if they have frames in stock? Or is there a lead time? Having trouble getting ahold of them.

 

[Yaremkiv]

How's the "look to the sky , and not hit the frame w the back of your head " factor on this?

Considering most of the time it's the pack that our heads contact, frame design/height never really helps all that much, in my experience.

 

[Tony Trietch]

Does anyone know if they have frames in stock? Or is there a lead time? Having trouble getting ahold of them.

I am not sure if they sold out of the first batch of them or not. Did you call or email customer service?

 

[Yaremkiv]

I am not sure if they sold out of the first batch of them or not. Did you call or email customer service?

Got ahold of them. They're starting to ship them out soon. I wasn't sure if it was going to be a couple month wait and stop holding my breath but it looks like they're on it.

 

[prm]

I ordered back on the 15th. Still waiting on shipping.

 

[Jake Larsen]

I ordered back on the 15th. Still waiting on shipping.

Me too. I ordered within 1 minute of going live. No way they sold out in that time, and mine hasn’t shipped either.


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[Weedwacker]

Thanks for putting together the review. I hope it works as well for me as it seems to for you.

 

[Yaremkiv]

Me too. I ordered within 1 minute of going live. No way they sold out in that time, and mine hasn’t shipped either.


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You know, I have a 26" Duplex Tactical for sale and that ships same day!

 

[Jake Larsen]

You know, I have a 26" Duplex Tactical for sale and that ships same day!

I’ve owned three different Kifaru frames to date. The tactical was by FAR my least favorite. But good luck with your sale haha. It’s good at what it was designed for…hauling stupid heavy and awkward loads


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[Yaremkiv]

I’ve owned three different Kifaru frames to date. The tactical was by FAR my least favorite. But good luck with your sale haha. It’s good at what it was designed for…hauling stupid heavy and awkward loads


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I wouldn't argue with that. That frame NEEDS to be loaded heavy other wise it feels like a sheet of plywood. Which is why I'm excited for that ARK frame to ship, and glad that they made it backwards compatible with all of their bags.

 

[trophyhill]

I was told they will ship within 5-7 days of ordering........

 

[GIS]

I got mine yesterday! I ordered right when they went on sale. Been under the weather so haven't been able to try it on yet.

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[prm]

I was told they will ship within 5-7 days of ordering........

I’m at 10 days since ordering. Not shipped yet.

 

[Wrench]

When I click the review link it takes me to some Mexican spam.

 

[DakotaBPNW]

When I click the review link it takes me to some Mexican spam.

Same

 

[sndmn11]

When I click the review link it takes me to some Mexican spam.

Same

All the reviews have been off and on like that for several weeks. It's a bummer.