Kifaru packs

[Kc w]

Hello everyone. I am new to the kifaru world. I just purchased my new to me tactical duplex frame and Reckoning bag. I came from a Mystery Ranch bag that did not fit well so this thing is day and night better. Fits well, carries weight very well. My only issue with it is how heavy it is empty.
My question is, are other brands or the duplex lite noticeably lighter? And will they carry weight as well as the Tactical duplex? Maybe I just need to get used to this pack. Like I say it is very comfortable and Carries weight well.
Or would anyone have any suggestions on a way to lighten it up a bit? TIA

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

You could get a smaller bag for sure. The tactical frame is beefy. The new Ark is significantly lighter. But they do have lighter bags. Part of the reason Kifaru is so good at carrying heavy is they didn't try to shave ounces when it would make a difference in carrying capacity. Plus the materials they use are bombproof. The newer versions of older bags shaved some weight by adding lazer cut molle instead of the standard. The 44 mag for instance went from having ridiculous amounts of standard molle to two strips of lazer cut.

Either way, enjoy that pack. You will have it for many years to come and it will serve you well. If you go down the rabbit hole, check out the Ark frame. For me, it was a vast improvement to feel and comfort.