Kifaru Bikini questions

[luke moffat]

Sounds like an EMR II might be worth a look at...sucks down super small with still plenty of exterior pockets still able to be used, but can expand for a long extended hunt and akward loads.....no other packbag from Kifaru that I've used fills both rolls so well. It gets as small as a T3 while still allowing more organization in daypack mode, while being able to load/haul MUCH more than a T1 packbag and the side panel are still useable (same can not be said with the T1 when the main packbag is stuffed full).

If you ever plan to do long extended hunts why even bother with spending a lot more money at getting two different pack bags and swapping them around. I'd save the $$$ and get what I feel is the most versatile packbag Kifaru makes.

 

[Kotaman]

That EMR II is an intimidating beast! PERFECT for you Alaska guys...

 

[luke moffat]

That EMR II is an intimidating beast! PERFECT for you Alaska guys...

Only in AK Mode In daypack mode she's as tame as a puppy

 

[mtnclimber]

Only in AK Mode

Is that EMR II replacing your highcamp for your sheep hunts?

 

[amp713]

Thinkin the EMR may be the best way to go if i ever step up from my highcamp.

 

[luke moffat]

Is that EMR II replacing your highcamp for your sheep hunts?

If packrafts are involved in any way then certainly, Becca will be using the Highcamp likely and my the EMR II. If not then she'll take her KU 5200 and I'll use the Bikini/Highcamp.

 

[boom]

is there a more informative video? that one is more of a marketing piece to show off the concept.

they fast forward thru the good stuff. is there one that shows us how to do it?

 

[Becca]

If packrafts are involved in any way then certainly, Becca will be using the Highcamp likely and my the EMR II. If not then she'll take her KU 5200 and I'll use the Bikini/Highcamp.

What can I say, I look better in the bikini than he does!

 

[shaun]

What can I say, I look better in the bikini than he does!

Haha!

 

[NoWiser]

Did you pack out meat and camp in the same load? How far in are you going?

We were in about 6 miles. I have knee problems and am not physically capable of packing meat and camp that distance, so it's not a factor for me. I packed a 120 lb wolf 1 mile once and it was more than my bad knees could handle. Since I'm limited to about 70 lbs before I feel like I'm going to hurt myself I don't think I could fill up a DT1. I've done two moose from many miles into a wilderness and have learned I'd much rather make an extra trip or two than load myself down too heavy. Some can do it, but I can't/won't.

 

[luke moffat]

We were in about 6 miles. I have knee problems and am not physically capable of packing meat and camp that distance, so it's not a factor for me. I packed a 120 lb wolf 1 mile once and it was more than my bad knees could handle. Since I'm limited to about 70 lbs before I feel like I'm going to hurt myself I don't think I could fill up a DT1. I've done two moose from many miles into a wilderness and have learned I'd much rather make an extra trip or two than load myself down too heavy. Some can do it, but I can't/won't.

Understood and agree its nice to know your limits for sure. I just caution folks basing their HUNTING pack size based on how much food/gear they need given the amount of days vs. needing the space to haul meat out in one load and camp/cape(hide)/and antlers in another load OR if you are able to given the size of an animal (like dall sheep) doing it all in one load.

Of course no one really knows one's needs better than yourself likely, I just like to bring up this point as I often see people upgrade to larger packs after realizing how much space they truly need at times or how much little weight and extra size a large pack is compared to a smaller one.

I do gotta ask though....why did you pack out the wolf whole??

 

[NoWiser]

It was Minnesota's first modern wolf hunt and they required the entire animal to be presented at a DNR office. You couldn't even gut the dang things! Packing an entire stinky wolf that just pissed all over itself when you shot it will test even the toughest mans stomach. I packed it out wearing mukluks and my feet have not been the same since!

 

[boom]

It was Minnesota's first modern wolf hunt and they required the entire animal to be presented at a DNR office. You couldn't even gut the dang things! Packing an entire stinky wolf that just pissed all over itself when you shot it will test even the toughest mans stomach. I packed it out wearing mukluks and my feet have not been the same since!

Haha! Awesome tale.

 

[luke moffat]

It was Minnesota's first modern wolf hunt and they required the entire animal to be presented at a DNR office. You couldn't even gut the dang things! Packing an entire stinky wolf that just pissed all over itself when you shot it will test even the toughest mans stomach. I packed it out wearing mukluks and my feet have not been the same since!

haha YUCK!!! That is no good. I've only taken a couple wolves but they have never smelled pleasant. Luckily one was in winter so that helped some, but the one shot in August in 65 degree weather with a .308 win going long ways through it was pretty foul!!! Congrats on the wolf!

 

[amp713]

We were in about 6 miles. I have knee problems and am not physically capable of packing meat and camp that distance, so it's not a factor for me. I packed a 120 lb wolf 1 mile once and it was more than my bad knees could handle. Since I'm limited to about 70 lbs before I feel like I'm going to hurt myself I don't think I could fill up a DT1. I've done two moose from many miles into a wilderness and have learned I'd much rather make an extra trip or two than load myself down too heavy. Some can do it, but I can't/won't.

I feel you there, I had the same thinking buying a highcamp 4800 over a 7k. I have titanium rod and screws in one leg and the surgery left my knee not quiet the same so my chances of packing 100 pounds far are minimal so i figured stick with a small pack... I do think that a bigger pack may be a good idea for me later on... However I'm liking the set up i have so far and im not against a smaller pack by any means, If you change your mind later these packs sell like tp to tourists on a mexican resturant tour! oryou could just keep them both thats my plan!!

 

[MuleyFever]

Well I went ahead and got the DT1 on the advice of Aron. I guess it is better to have the space than need the space. We will see how I like it.