Kifaru Native Side Zipper

[jmazz]

Has anyone added a zipper down the side of a Kifaru Native? I tried searching both this forum and on Google but I wasn't able to find any photos of examples. Thanks

 

[Dodgeis4me]

Has anyone added a zipper down the side of a Kifaru Native? I tried searching both this forum and on Google but I wasn't able to find any photos of examples. Thanks

I built one before they released it and I'm glad I put the zipper in...it makes it way easy to get inside..i also lined it with velcro

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[Dodgeis4me]

And I also made it to expand and I put padding and mesh for the back

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[btg108]

Wow. That looks great!


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[colersu22]

I was thinking about how nice a zipper would be today when I had to get in the bag a few times, not that the roll top is a pain but it would be quicker to get into it with a side zipper as well. I was thinking of sending mine to Native Textiles to have one installed since I have no sewing skills and no machine.

 

[jmazz]

I built one before they released it and I'm glad I put the zipper in...it makes it way easy to get inside..i also lined it with velcro

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That looks awesome! That's exactly what I was thinking about. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[jmazz]

I was thinking about how nice a zipper would be today when I had to get in the bag a few times, not that the roll top is a pain but it would be quicker to get into it with a side zipper as well. I was thinking of sending mine to Native Textiles to have one installed since I have no sewing skills and no machine.

I don't yet own a Native but I was thinking about buying one and sending it to Native Textiles also to have then put a zipper on the side.

Does the inside of the bag have a way to attach a hydration bladder? If not, I may have them add one if those too.

 

[rhunter424]

The roll top is terrible for such a small pack.

 

[colersu22]

I don't yet own a Native but I was thinking about buying one and sending it to Native Textiles also to have then put a zipper on the side.

Does the inside of the bag have a way to attach a hydration bladder? If not, I may have them add one if those too.

Yes there is a loop sewn in that you could use a small carabineer to hang a bladder and has holes in the side so you can run the hose out. I have never used a bladder in the bag but thought about doing it if I take it on a day hike vs taking my woodsman and frame.

 

[jmazz]

Yes there is a loop sewn in that you could use a small carabineer to hang a bladder and has holes in the side so you can run the hose out. I have never used a bladder in the bag but thought about doing it if I take it on a day hike vs taking my woodsman and frame.

That's what I was hoping for. Thanks!

 

[Calixkings92]

This is rad, how long did it take/ much did it cost you to make this??

I built one before they released it and I'm glad I put the zipper in...it makes it way easy to get inside..i also lined it with velcro

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[Dodgeis4me]

This is rad, how long did it take/ much did it cost you to make this??

I'm not sure how long it took me, but I can tell you if I was to add up my hrs it would be cheaper to just buy it...but i like to build things so this was fun to figure out...i had all the material from previous pack builds...i would think it would cost around $20 for materials.

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[Calixkings92]

Kinda want to try to do this on the side pockets of the reckoning that I have

 

[Calixkings92]

Not making the entire pack but putting zippers where they aren't and I think they should be