KUIU Ultra 6000 Pack - Short video by Robby Denning

[tipsntails7]

I agree... I was not arguing against this pack specifically at all, I was simply stating that that the strap has to be able to hold weight by itself even if the suspension and fit is great. I swing heavy loads up on to my back with one strap at... i would hate to be 5 miles in and tear a strap off.

Joe

Agree, I always try and avoid the one strap sling with real heavy weight, place it on a stump, use a grab handle, have a buddy assist. But sometimes there is no other way. I will say if the Velcro lets go for some odd reason, there is no way that thing is not gonna break. I'm glad they made it a little easier to remove the suspension, the icons were a pain to get off at times. I would have to imagine they have a daypack for the ultra frame in the pipeline, or else there would be zero reason for the suspension to be removable.

 

[WonkyWapiti]

So are we talking pack and frame or just the pack for $350?

 

[kickemall]

Pack and frame for $350.00 per one of Robby's post on another thread.

 

[Blackcow]

I'd like to see the mechanical leverage put back on the belt, personally. Weight savings or no.

 

[tipsntails7]

I'd like to see the mechanical leverage put back on the belt, personally. Weight savings or no.

I would also agree with this. I've never had a pack that was meant for hauling that didn't have a power pull on the belt, I've got a 20 year old Kelty coyote that has em. What could the Savings really have been, 2oz each side??

 

[Beastmode]

I would also agree with this. I've never had a pack that was meant for hauling that didn't have a power pull on the belt, I've got a 20 year old Kelty coyote that has em. What could the Savings really have been, 2oz each side??

Mystery ranch packs don't have power pulls. Atleast a few years back they didn't.

 

[Floorguy]

Mystery ranch packs don't have power pulls. Atleast a few years back they didn't.

The Barney's freighter frame doesn't either and it is designed for serious load hauling

For 350 I am more likely to keep my Barney's for heavy hunts and use this for preseason scouting and sheep hunts

Figure it can't be worse than my alps mountaineering internal for scouting

 

[stephen b]

Looks like a pack and a price that a lot of fellas will like. Wonder where these packs are being made?

My guess is at a non- USA place at that price point.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Looks like a pack and a price that a lot of fellas will like. Wonder where these packs are being made?

My guess is at a non- USA place at that price point.

Aren't all his packs made overseas?

 

[Floorguy]

Aren't all hiseverythingmade overseas?

Fixed it for you.

I am actually surprised with his pricing on almost everything else that the pack is as low as it is regardless of where manufacturing takes place.

 

[Aron Snyder]

I was asking....wasn't sure.

Didn't mean anything by the comment.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Who knows.......

 

[tipsntails7]

Mystery ranch packs don't have power pulls. Atleast a few years back they didn't.

I guess I should have said I have never owned although thought it was implied. For me they are almost a must. I'm not familiar with the Barney's

 

[Floorguy]

I was asking....wasn't sure.

Didn't mean anything by the comment.

I figured although I do think the kuiu branded hats and t shirts might be us made

 

[armyjoe]

The hats are foreign too. The thread on their forum mentioned them coming thru customs. I'm 99.9% sure everything they have is from overseas

 

[Hawkeye]

That's what I was wondering. Is there another attachment that I missed on the shoulder straps to the frame?

There is velcro as well. I tested it out at the SCI show but I wasn't ready to jump all in. I ended up buying the Stone Glacier 5100 at the show from Schnee's.

 

[luke moffat]

The Barney's freighter frame doesn't either and it is designed for serious load hauling

For 350 I am more likely to keep my Barney's for heavy hunts and use this for preseason scouting and sheep hunts

Figure it can't be worse than my alps mountaineering internal for scouting

I think if you put a Kifaru belt on a Barney's frame that woudl be a moose quarter for sure!!! But they like the full wrap which does work, but not as comfy for me.

 

[Floorguy]

I think if you put a Kifaru belt on a Barney's frame that woudl be a moose quarter for sure!!! But they like the full wrap which does work, but not as comfy for me.

I think I am going to have to buy some beer and see if I can check out your packs before I spend anymore on packs.

 

[luke moffat]

HAHA....Twister Creek IPA

 

[Jtelarkin08]

This is a good pack for someone like me.. Being from Texas I only need a framed pack maybe one time a year.. And some years I dont need one.. So i cant justify spending 600$ on a pack.. This will be perfect for what i need..