Kifaru Day Pack Recommendations

[jstanton007]

Looking for recommendations/real world experience and feedback for a Kifaru day pack for a duplex lite frame. It looks like the only current offerings are the Stryker XL or Hellbender.

Currently running a 44 mag but had a few hunts where I really only needed a day pack. My main must have is an easy to use meat shelf for packouts. Thats probably my one complaint about the 44 mag is having to disassemble the entire bag to deploy the meat shelf.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I have an OG Stryker and it's a bit small. I've added some pouches and pockets to get the storage I want.

I'm also a compulsive over-packer

 

[MtnMuley]

I have the Stryker XL and the Hellbender. Each has their own perks. I've constantly tried many of their models and always revert back to the Nomad with the Sherman since this pack is specifically for a day pack and meat hauling. I don't pack lots of extra gear like most guys see doing, so that combo has been unbeatable for me. Since I don't pack around much, it's harder to get the Hellbender and Stryker XL cinched down as tight to avoid any slop as it is with the Nomad unless you move the buckles around in a different fashion and then end up having to move them back to load haul.

 

[thisguy]

I've used the Sryker XL for quite a few years. As far as meat hauling it doesn't get much easier. Great sized bag for day hunts but pretty easy to fill up if you bring much for layers along with a big spotter. I'm sure the hellbender would work great as well but no experience with it

 

[Lawnboi]

I have years of use on kifaru frames.

You want an exo, the meat shelf is actually thought out on it.