Mounting a Mountain Rambler to a Duplex Frame...???

[dihardhunter]

I picked up a Mountain Rambler and Duplex frame in separate classifieds transactions, my first introduction to the Kifaru line. That said, I have a Ph freakin' D and can't figure out exactly how the 2 are to connect. Female buckles, male buckles, straps with seemingly nowhere to go, straps hanging off the waist belt...I know one of the main points of a Kifaru system is the customization options, but darn. Any help is appreciated, even if it just a link to a solid video or past forum thread where this has already been dealt with. Thanks in advance.

 

[dihardhunter]

Can post pics tomorrow of the frame and pack if there are model differences that would help in any explanations headed my way.

 

[Justin Crossley]

If you go to YouTube, and search Kifaru, you'll find some great videos on how to set up their packs. If you can't find the answer to your question there, you can call me tomorrow, and I'll talk you through it. 206-786-0889

 

[PathFinder]

If you don't like how it fits up (ie too loose) post it up on here and I'll explain how I modified mine to ride tight when it's empty.

 

[Markdjr]

I used a bunch of k-clips to get it to ride really tight. It would be a little more time consuming to access the load shelf, but keeps the pack pretty secure to the frame.

 

[dihardhunter]

I've watched some of the Mountain Rambler videos but they all seem to jump to features, scabbard, how to mount pods/pockets, etc. Thinking I might be missing the obvious here...

Here's what I tried last night, and I've tried to use 3 pictures to detail what I attempted (green circled connector hung from green loops on Duplex), but it seems there are a lot of loops (circled in red) on the Duplex that might be lacking components (i.e., female buckles) that would allow the Mountain Rambler's compression straps to connect directly to the frame at more points and keep things snug.

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When I watch Aron's video, it looks like he has the pack mounted to the 2 loops all the way at the top of the Duplex which creates more room at the bottom, but I got to think he's got some loops with alternate connections or something.

 

[MtnManZ]

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