Kuiu owners, what pack did you go to next?

[TimberHunter]

To follow up on this. I picked up a stone glacier X curve pack and used it for a few days this past week in Idaho. I ended up transitioning back to my Kuiu pack about halfway through the hunt just because it was overall more comfortable for me when not packing something out. I ended up passing on a lot of bucks and deciding to eat my tag so I haven’t compared to two when packing meat. My assumption would be the stone glacier would pack it better.


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[SixteenG]

I had a Kuiu pack and after a few years the shoulder straps broke where it attached to the frame. They sent me a new harness. Then after shooting a deer 15 miles in the waist strap broke. Made for a miserable pack out. Told myself I was done with Kuiu packs. I now have a SG and I like it, but would probably get a K4 if I was buying again.

 

[Cmags]

Does anyone have issues with the fit of a small/medium kuiu pack (divide 4500) and the k4 exo? I am 5’7” and thin and feel weight sometimes gets distributed unevenly and can be uncomfortable for longer multi day trips

 

[Solowhunter]

Does anyone have issues with the fit of a small/medium kuiu pack (divide 4500) and the k4 exo? I am 5’7” and thin and feel weight sometimes gets distributed unevenly and can be uncomfortable for longer multi day trips

I ruck 100 lbs/ 1.5 miles every other day in a Divide 3000 - S/M belt/suspension. I'm 160 lbs/ 5'-7", belt comfort is acceptable/ shoulder straps is where the fatigue occurs. I have yet to pack 75+ lbs in a pack and not notice some discomfort somewhere.

My hunting/ scouting packs are the Kuiu LT 4000/7000 with S/M belt and suspension and earlier in this forum string I mentioned shoulder pain was an issue. 2025 season I spent in a Kifaru Duplex Lite suspension w/ Gnargali bag, the belt and shoulder straps were comfortable but there's a weight increase that I don't care for.

If you haven't already, load those packs up heavy and ruck around at home. I spent 4 or 5 ruck trips w/ 75 lbs before I got last years Kifaru to fit perfectly.......... FYI - I'm debating going back to the Kuiu 7000 LT due to the Kifaru's weight and GIANT buckles. Just my opinion based on my body configuration and what I want out of a pack.

 

[TimberHunter]

I ruck 100 lbs/ 1.5 miles every other day in a Divide 3000 - S/M belt/suspension. I'm 160 lbs/ 5'-7", belt comfort is acceptable/ shoulder straps is where the fatigue occurs. I have yet to pack 75+ lbs in a pack and not notice some discomfort somewhere.

My hunting/ scouting packs are the Kuiu LT 4000/7000 with S/M belt and suspension and earlier in this forum string I mentioned shoulder pain was an issue. 2025 season I spent in a Kifaru Duplex Lite suspension w/ Gnargali bag, the belt and shoulder straps were comfortable but there's a weight increase that I don't care for.

If you haven't already, load those packs up heavy and ruck around at home. I spent 4 or 5 ruck trips w/ 75 lbs before I got last years Kifaru to fit perfectly.......... FYI - I'm debating going back to the Kuiu 7000 LT due to the Kifaru's weight and GIANT buckles. Just my opinion based on my body configuration and what I want out of a pack.

Dude… I’m not trying to call you on the carpet but rucking 100lbs for 1.5 miles every other day sounds pretty tough on the joints


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[isleofGough]

The above is correct and important. Joint injuries increase substantially over 30 lb pack weight. If I wanted to lift more on a regular basis, I would go to a gym where it is better controlled. VA facilities are full of veterans who have trashed their backs by hauled g heavy loads. If you don't trash your joints, you can hunt more years. I personally try to keep my pack weight in the 10-15% of body weight except for short distances.

 

[Solowhunter]

Dude… I’m not trying to call you on the carpet but rucking 100lbs for 1.5 miles every other day sounds pretty tough on the joints


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True story bud....... It started when I was breaking in/fitting my packs under a load (+-70 lbs), I realized it was possible at that point and worked it into my routine to make my multi day hunting pack (+-45 lbs) feel lighter. No doubt I gradually worked my way up to 100 lbs and its a ball buster for sure......... suprisingly at 54 my joints and back are solid.

Funny thing is last night I was half way home through the ruck and I thought "I should do the Cold Bow Challenge after my ruck with the pack on".................. then I thought fk that! Lol

 

[Fetty Wapiti]

Went from Kuiu to Kifaru and Oregon Pack Works. I love them all for there own uses. If I had to choose 1 it would be the Kuiu, but the others just carry weight better. The Kuiu is treated like a daypack with a load shelf for comfort and speed! The OPW is a sleep set up, carries weight better than the Kuiu. This is my late season elk go to. The Kifaru is stiff as hell, but carries weight like a champ. It is my dedicated Backcountry elk bag. I also keep it in the car so if we get something down I can swap my Kuiu out after the first load

 

[TimberHunter]

True story bud....... It started when I was breaking in/fitting my packs under a load (+-70 lbs), I realized it was possible at that point and worked it into my routine to make my multi day hunting pack (+-45 lbs) feel lighter. No doubt I gradually worked my way up to 100 lbs and its a ball buster for sure......... suprisingly at 54 my joints and back are solid.

Funny thing is last night I was half way home through the ruck and I thought "I should do the Cold Bow Challenge after my ruck with the pack on".................. then I thought fk that! Lol

There’s some tough dudes out there, one of them being Aaron Snyder. Even Aaron says 100-120lbs is a shit load of weight, that’s him referring to packing out that weight 5-10 times a year/season. And you’re saying you do that every other day?

Who are you? I feel like you should be well known in the backpack industry with rucking 100lbs, around 180 times a year


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[CacheGround]

I've had the smaller Kuiu day packs, and currently running stone glacier, which I am a BIG fan of. It's simple and feels better on my hips when packing, however I'm a skinnier guy so take that with what it is worth.

 

[Solowhunter]

There’s some tough dudes out there, one of them being Aaron Snyder. Even Aaron says 100-120lbs is a shit load of weight, that’s him referring to packing out that weight 5-10 times a year/season. And you’re saying you do that every other day?

Who are you? I feel like you should be well known in the backpack industry with rucking 100lbs, around 180 times a year


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100lbs of camp and meat 5-10 miles out of the backcountry is just a little bit different than 100lbs 1.5 miles around the house................. Geeeez bud, I'll pm you a pic of my pack on the scale if it will make you feel better. Lying isn't going to benefit me in any way, just giving some feedback based on what I experience with a certain pack "under load". How can we discuss pack durability and comfort based on anything but a loaded pack?

And to get back to your topic and Kuiu packs, you can let Arron Snyder know his Kifaru suspension is way more comfortable under a heavy load than any of the Kuiu suspensions I own....... that's a fact.