Kuiu Ultra 4000 Lid question

[ghenson82]

Rookie Kuiu question-
I bought a used Kuiu Ultra 4000 pack a few weeks ago, and he included an extra set of shoulder straps, a bow holder, and a lid. However, I cannot figure out how to attach the lid to the pack. The front has the straps to tighten the lid down, but the back of the pack only has "clamps" and nothing to attach them. The lid also has a "C" hook in the middle. Am I missing some straps or does this lid only attach to certain pack models?

I can rig it with some string or something but i'm trying to do it right- the way it was designed. What am I missing here? Thanks

 

[madkaw284]

I’m not too sure if the Ultra bags have the same layout as the Icon’s, but on my Icon 5200 there are straps on each side of the bag and a loop in the middle to attach the lid.

 

[ChrisAU]

Yeah the Ultra 4000 isn't designed for a lid but you can likely make it work with a little buckle and strap creativity. These buckles from Sea to Summit in 3/4 two-pin configuration are very useful when it comes to customzing Kuiu packs:

Side Release Field Repair Replacement Buckle

LIFETIME GUARANTEE. Field Repair Buckles are designed to repair broken buckles with just the help of a screwdriver. As an added benefit, there is no need to take it to have replacement buckles sewn on when back from the field. Fix anything with a buckle whether is be a backpack or dry bag.

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[ghenson82]

Yeah the Ultra 4000 isn't designed for a lid but you can likely make it work with a little buckle and strap creativity. These buckles from Sea to Summit in 3/4 two-pin configuration are very useful when it comes to customzing Kuiu packs:

ChrisAU I think you hit the nail on the head with those buckles. I like the phillips-head removable pin idea. Thank you sir!