Kydex Bikini frame sheet

[colonel00]

I seem to remember Aron mentioning something in a video comparing the Duplex to the bikini. I will have to look for it. But yeah, it doesn't seem to be mentioned much as a complaint from users that I have seen. Still, very slick DIY work all the same.

 

[Rizzy]

interesting. i have packed a few HEAVY loads on a bikini frame and thats never been a complaint for me

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My lumbar pad seems to be too thick for that to happen so far.

The advantage I can see would be to shear up the frame, but the sheet would have to be rigidly attached to the stays for that to happen.

 

[fillthefreezer]

Same here, the only compliant I have read about with the bikini is objects and/or load sticking through the stays when packed tight or heavy. I know a few members have a simple fix for that with paracord or arrow shafts and that Kifura is creating something similar to prevent the poke through issues.

I haven't read anything about about the bikini heavy loads having the two stays become pressure points on your back. The lumbar pad is so thick I can't imagine feeling the stays through that or that they would creat presure points.

i knocked the arrow fix out last weekend

 

[mtbshark]

In the same boat as ftf. And the arrow fix seems awesome so far.

 

[mfolch]

Now that this idea has been out for a while and you have had the chance to test the kydex sheet, how is it holding up? I had the same issue with the bikini--two spots on my back rubbed raw and bloody from carrying a 70-90lbs bikini. Any other ideas?

 

[Archerm]

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My lumbar pad seems to be too thick for that to happen so far.

The advantage I can see would be to shear up the frame, but the sheet would have to be rigidly attached to the stays for that to happen.

+3 I have a bikini and a DT1 bag I Packed out two Elk last year and had no Issues. I really like the feel of the Bikini frame. It is cooler on the back and I like the way the weight feels more centered on the back. I love the belt and the lumbar pad is a perfect fit. I do carry a 3 liter bladder in the bladder pouch which was bulging a little. I just did the 10 minute 550 cord deal and its a non issue now. I also put a quick disconnect on the hose to the bladder for easy filling without removing the bladder from the bladder pocket.I really like the DT1 Bikini combination.