Kifaru Stryker XL and Camp Bag for overnighter

[Poboy]

Just got my Kifaru Stryker XL and Arc frame delivered. Also added a Sherman pocket. Can't get over how impressed I am with this pack. I'd done a ton of research looking for the "perfect" set up to do it all from treestand hunting whitetail to packing out an elk in the mid west. After finally getting my hands on it, I can say this set up will do it all. From the made in USA craftsmanship to the layout of the frame and pack to the overall fit, I couldn't be happier. Any buyer's remorse I had is gone. And I will admit there was a lot of that. That said, anyone use this set up with the addition of the Kifaru Camp bag? Looking at that as an option to add more volume for multi day trips. If not the Camp bag how are ya'll setting up the Stryker XL for extended trips?

 

[Bcleck90]

Camp bag, dry bag, etc will all work. I’d pick a different bag if doing multiple days but you can get by with it. Use the shelf for camp stuff, food, etc. If you search around here there used to be a thread showing the load shelf being used with different types of bags I believe.

 

[conley417]

I have done it with the OG Stryker and it worked well. There is a thread somewhere that has some great info on it

 

[HuntHarder]

Dry bag is my choice. It gives me the option to put anything that absolutely can not get wet in it. The Stryker XL is a pretty versatile pack imo.

 

[Poboy]

Dry bag is my choice. It gives me the option to put anything that absolutely can not get wet in it. The Stryker XL is a pretty versatile pack imo.

I was wondering about that. So it does a good job keeping water out?

 

[HuntHarder]

Yes, with a good quality dry bag, water will not get in. Great for containing blood too if you are packing meat a short distance.

 

[jzs0040]

I use the stone glacier load cell bag with my Stryker XL. Highly recommend. It fits perfectly in the shelf section. It’s also pretty reasonable $.

 

[adamm88]

I was looking at options when going on a backpacking trip with my sons scout troop. I couldnt justify the 80-90 for the camp bag. I would just get a dry bag for the same size it will be about 1/2 the cost.

I ended up buying a bedlam which was a cry once buy once option, no regrets.