Kuiu 3600 Buckle Issue

[Brendo91]

Hey all, I have contacted Kuiu, but in the meantime I wanted to see if anyone has dealt with this and had any ideas. I discovered a cracked buckle on the pack that is in a sewn loop. I don’t see an easy way to replace it. It is one of the top load lifter buckles that connects to the shoulder straps.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Search for a split-bar (also called “no-sew” or “field repair”) female buckle of the same size/style. Finding a compatible buckle can be a bit of a crap shoot because not all brands/styles mate with each other. You could buy a mating pair and replace both the female and male buckles on your pack. Hudson Supplies, Mil Spec Monkey, and Rocky Woods are good places to look.