KIFARU ARK FRAME review

[sndmn11]

Is the (olive green) fabric on the shoulder straps and waist belt cordura or EPX400?

 

[doc holiday13]

Frame Drops in 2 days .. C'MON TONY ... let's get the skinny on this frame

 

[Tony Trietch]

Is the (olive green) fabric on the shoulder straps and waist belt cordura or EPX400?

That is an interesting question and I already submitted my review. I bet I can find out but it will be after the Western Hunting Expo.

 

[Tony Trietch]

Frame Drops in 2 days .. C'MON TONY ... let's get the skinny on this frame

Order in!

It's in the kitchen's hands now.

 

[sndmn11]

That is an interesting question and I already submitted my review. I bet I can find out but it will be after the Western Hunting Expo.

I'll be there and ask Jody if he is around.

 

[alowell]

Any idea of when your review will be published?

 

[bozeman]

Waiting to read the review before buying.......

 

[prm]

Is the (olive green) fabric on the shoulder straps and waist belt cordura or EPX400?

EXP per Aron in the video. Edit…that was the bag, not sure about the rest. my bad

 

[HighUintas]

I'm wondering about body shape and fit preference on this frame.

I've got a k3 I've used the last few years and was geared up to move to the k4 last year but it didn't happen.

I'm 5'9-10 and about 160lbs. Skinny sort of athletic build. My wife tells me I have an ASS and I'm not sure, but I think I've got a fairly deep lumbar curve. I've also got sizeable quads and

In my use of the k3, I've found that with 75+ pounds I have to get that belt friggin tight, but it still seems to end up slipping while hiking (maybe due to belt loosening). Either way, I have to get it so tight that it's painful on the hips. I use the extra foam exo provides in the lumbar pad.

I'm wondering, when I finally get around to updating my pack, would this kifaru frame likely work better for me? From what I've read on body types that prefer kifaru belts, I'm thinking it might

 

[Tony Trietch]

I'm wondering about body shape and fit preference on this frame.

I've got a k3 I've used the last few years and was geared up to move to the k4 last year but it didn't happen.

I'm 5'9-10 and about 160lbs. Skinny sort of athletic build. My wife tells me I have an ASS and I'm not sure, but I think I've got a fairly deep lumbar curve. I've also got sizeable quads and

In my use of the k3, I've found that with 75+ pounds I have to get that belt friggin tight, but it still seems to end up slipping while hiking (maybe due to belt loosening). Either way, I have to get it so tight that it's painful on the hips. I use the extra foam exo provides in the lumbar pad.

I'm wondering, when I finally get around to updating my pack, would this kifaru frame likely work better for me? From what I've read on body types that prefer kifaru belts, I'm thinking it might

Congrats on a wife that likes your A$$, you have already won the race!.

I am 5' 11" and 185lbs with a butt that says I did not skip leg day. I have use the flat and curved Duplex frames and prefer the curved frames. The Ark fits me better than either.

 

[11boo]

That frame design looks familiar.

 

[prm]

That frame design looks familiar.

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Huh, how do you figure that? The Kuiu frame looks nothing like the Kifaru frame.

 

[Bearwhisky]

That frame design looks familiar.

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Not really…


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[11boo]

I knew that would trigger some.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Ordered one, I’ll compare it to a 26” duplex lite as a tall guys perspective who isn’t built like a stick.

 

[MattB]

I knew that would trigger some.

Everyone with eyes.

 

[Maverick1]

@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.)

 

[sndmn11]

Is the (olive green) fabric on the shoulder straps and waist belt cordura or EPX400?

That is an interesting question and I already submitted my review. I bet I can find out but it will be after the Western Hunting Expo.

Those pieces are cordura.

 

[trophyhill]

Welp? I'm not waiting for a review. I just ordered it. I was happy with what I saw on Snyder's (hope I spelled that right) review.

 

[mighteywhitehunter]

I got my hands on it at the Western Hunt Expo. Seems really nice, they mad some adjustments to areas that were prone to higher amounts of wear. I think it is pretty sweet. Hard to say if it is worth upgrading from a newer duplex frame if you already have one, but if you were in the market for a brand new pack I would be all in.