Kifaru internal frame packs

[realunlucky]

I own a Kutthroat and a 357 Mag, of sorts; https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/kifarwho-41-mag-a-stretched-357-mag.295376/

Both have a lot to offer and are fairly easy to get a couple nights out of. I prefer the 26" frame of the Kutthroat, even though I have a relatively short torso, and the materials are really nice. Both designs have a great balance of straps and attachment points, and each have their own benefits as far as layout goes.

In the future I'll probably make myself some mutant of the two--Xpac, frame height, main bag of the Kutthroat, with 357 Mag-style side pockets.

Man that's some impressive skills

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[realunlucky]

I have a Timberline 3 that I will never sell. Use it on a 3 hour hunt or a 3 day bivy.

That was a classic design, hardly ever see one come up for sale

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[realunlucky]

Got a 357 mag in the mail today. First impressions are this is going to be an awesome day pack. Excited to get it setup and see what exactly I can get in there. Might be a few days before I get to it, maybe I'll start a separate thread.

Appreciate everybody's comments and getting me pointed in the right direction.

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[Blackcow]

I had one Sam. Cinch the belt a bit lower and it has plenty of clearance through brush, cinch it a bit higher than I normally would and the lifters work pretty good. I assume you’re about my size since I bought your 26” bikini. It won’t lift like that, but enough for the 70-80 lbs I carried in it( and what they rate the comfort at, I believe). I sold mine because I found it redundant.

 

[strongarm]

@realunlucky
The current internal framed Kifaru packs are outstanding. They offer the comfort, modularity, and familiarity of the Duplex system without the downsides of an external frame pack. As long as you aren’t packing heavy, heavy loads you’ll be set. I see now your back will be home to the one that just arrived. You won’t be disappointed.

 

[Bcleck90]

Timberline 2/ Reckoning mix please. We need more internal frame options!

 

[Bcleck90]

Anyone have updates on the internal frame packs for 2024? I haven’t seen much other than the ARK frame and new bag.

 

[Ens Entium]

I have a Kutthroat and love it. It’s my go to day pack. I got it about 2 years ago. It’s help pack out a couple elk, a couple blacktails, couple turkeys, and a mule deer. Don’t know how much weight I have had in it but it carried a bone in mature Rosie hind quarter, backstraps and day gear just fine. If I am doing a multi dap trip I switch to my woodsman or emr2 because of size limitations.

Any issues with the 3/4" webbing for the side pockets?

I have a Kutthroat too and sometimes find with a tripod or trekking poles in the side pockets the straps want to loosen. I've tried searching for 3/4" auto-lock buckles but haven't had any luck.