NEW Kifaru Frame & Suspension Review

[Wileycoyote]

1st day out with ul duplex, and it was awesome
http://s889.photobucket.com/user/Sa...s[user]=95760153&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1
Can't believe I didn't tear stitching or a load lifter off, emr2 loaded to the gills, not the most comfortable pack out, bit it did it.

 

[Wileycoyote]

Here should be a better pic, besides turning a trekking pole into a horse shoe, and my bow taking a digger in the rocks, it was a great day! Kifaru packs let you try anything

 

[orionsbrother]

Both Aron & Angie jumped right on this and got the problem resolved...I may have overreacted but this was no ordinary purchase...this is my gear addiction. Thanks Kifaru.

"Ya think"

No doubt JG358. I know that if I'd blown out my knee and back three weeks prior to my hunt, I wouldn't be predisposed to screaming at my computer monitor or crabby or anything. I'm sure that you woulda just said, "Well, durn it. That's too bad."

As long as no decent people were abused, I think Bruce gets a pass for going Private Hudson.

"Oh! That's great! That's just F'n great! Game over! What're we gonna F'n do now?!"

 

[JG358]

No doubt JG358. I know that if I'd blown out my knee and back three weeks prior to my hunt, I wouldn't be predisposed to screaming at my computer monitor or crabby or anything. I'm sure that you woulda just said, "Well, durn it. That's too bad."

As long as no decent people were abused, I think Bruce gets a pass for going Private Hudson.

"Oh! That's great! That's just F'n great! Game over! What're we gonna F'n do now?!"

LOL, dudes got a perfectly good duplex already... few more days aint gonna kill him. He'll still have the new one before his hunt. Skip childish internet hissy fit, call Kifaru and bam.... problem solved.

As far as getting hurt before season, I feel his pain. Threw out my back 2 weeks ago smoking cheese of all things and sciatica is kicking my ass. Does that mean I get a free pass to throw hissy fits too? I'll be sure to try to touch up on my drama queen skills just in case you say yes.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I deserve this. Yeah...the limpin', unrelenting pain and questioning whether or not I'll actually be able to hunt has me feeling pretty low. I remain resolute in my determination to go but my sciatic nerve is seriously F'ing that plan up...the knee not so much. After all the planning and preparing I find this just too frustrating. Same thing knocked me outta the game in 2012 (injured in a hit & run) and that sucked. The arrival of the pack was to be the highlight of the month for me...was hoping to find it has restorative properties. But I deserve this...carry on.

I will give myself 50 lashes with a wet noodle.

 

[JG358]

Dont recall anyone saying you deserve it... No one deserves sciatic nerve problems!

 

[luke moffat]

Got my tracking number email today. I leave for a sheep hunt tomorrow morning so I guess Becca may have already packed out a black bear with it while I am gone chasing sheep with my bro and she puts it to use on a solo backpack hunt for black bear.

 

[three5x5s]

Got my tracking number email today. I leave for a sheep hunt tomorrow morning so I guess Becca may have already packed out a black bear with it while I am gone chasing sheep with my bro and she puts it to use on a solo backpack hunt for black bear.

Think it could be possible Becca had Kifaru hold up your UL for a few days?? just saying

 

[orionsbrother]

LOL, dudes got a perfectly good duplex already... few more days aint gonna kill him. He'll still have the new one before his hunt. Skip childish internet hissy fit, call Kifaru and bam.... problem solved.

As far as getting hurt before season, I feel his pain. Threw out my back 2 weeks ago smoking cheese of all things and sciatica is kicking my ass. Does that mean I get a free pass to throw hissy fits too? I'll be sure to try to touch up on my drama queen skills just in case you say yes.

Back problems and some other chit going sideways? I don't know that you need my permission to have a drama queen hissy fit, but I'd cut you some slack if you shouted at your computer. Just some empathy brother. Been there.

 

[Brendan]

Still waiting on a tracking number here. I'd need to have it in hand next Thursday as I leave for MT next Friday - starting to look doubtful for me...

 

[trk3263]

Still waiting on a tracking number here. I'd need to have it in hand next Thursday as I leave for MT next Friday - starting to look doubtful for me...

If you haven't you should call. If they have a date that you need it by I would put money they will make sure you get it. I need mine by Friday and they made sure it will be here tomorrow. They have some of the best customer service anywhere.

 

[chuckhanisch]

Wileycoyote- I noticed the IBLE lid, I use one too. Definitely a cheaper alternative that works just fine.

 

[yardwork]

Well I hemmed and hawed long enough and ordered my Hunting Duplex and Mountain Warrior bag tonight. I'm not hitting the mountains this year so they can make all of yours first I guess. That said I cannot wait to get my first "real" pack.

 

[aion2come]

@ Where's Bruce. You can solve the problem the way I am. I'm bringing my chiropractor with me on the elk hunt!! haha.

 

[Wileycoyote]

I was wondering how many carry over 140 Lb load on a regular basis. I had five days of food, sleep system, h2o, spotter, tripod, etc. before I left that morning it was 58 lbs + 5 with bow=63. I had great luck that morning and harvested my deer on the way to camp. So rather than go 1 1/2 miles back out I re arranged all of my food and gear to the cylinder pockets and placed the boned out meat on top of my tent and sleeping bag. Weighed at home meat =72lbs, skull before boiled and cleaned =12 lbs. So now we're up to 147lbs. I wasn't sure if it was possible on the mountain, but I figured I would try to carry it in one trip. Like I say the pack did it but it was not the most comfortable. I had a lot of pep talks with myself to get it out of there and back to the truck. So now I head out for elk and I think I need to get down to like 35 lb pack for a three days in. This should allow me to hike and hunt harder I hope. Now I just have to start sorting what I can do without. I guess backpack hunting like this is trial by fire, no 63lb pack in the fist place would of been an easy pack out, and I probaly should of just hiked out, dropped all my gear and then went back for my deer.

 

[JG358]

I was wondering how many carry over 140 Lb load on a regular basis.

I'd guess not many.....Thats one heck of a load.

 

[worx53]

Did anybody get the template for cutting the lifter slots in old bags. My frame showed up but no template. If somebody has it can you email it to me ? [email protected]

 

[Wileycoyote]

The new frames should hold up great! I only added one more arrow on each side of mine. So now I have 2 per side instead of one. But I was amazed no straps or stitching pulled out. Kifaru is the real deal.

 

[Phillip Hathaway]

Worx why dont you just call Kifaru??

 

[dotman]

Did anybody get the template for cutting the lifter slots in old bags. My frame showed up but no template. If somebody has it can you email it to me ? [email protected]

Mine didn't but it had a how to adjust instruction sheet.