NEW Kifaru Frame & Suspension Review

[Manosteel]

Not sure if this was answered but how does the UL version (with straight arrow stays) fit guys that currently use the normal composite stays (I.e. Guys with buts)

 

[rhunter424]

I hiked this frame around 80 miles in 2 days and was beyond impressed with the weight and design

80 miles in 2 days? How much weight did you have in it?

 

[Jeff Martin]

80 miles in 2 days? How much weight did you have in it?

At 4 MPH, that is (2) 10 hour days. Must be really comfortable

 

[RosinBag]

Manosteel, I haven't put the arrows in mine, but the only shape or contour the arrows will take will be that of the frame contour. I would imagine it would be fine when using them with light loads. With heavy loads and the arrows, I am thinking the lumbar pad won't engage where it is supposed to and is susceptible to sliding down where your correctly fitted stays will engage the lumbar pad how it is supposed to work. If that makes sense.

 

[123 4/8 P&Y]

Great review. I'll be interested to see everything finalized on the website.

 

[warrbuk]

Nice review Doug

 

[Aron Snyder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdYlkFx0yAU

[video=youtube;FdYlkFx0yAU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdYlkFx0yAU[/video]

 

[ndbwhunter]

When will the first orders be shipping?

 

[Aron Snyder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X_xO5kvOvI

[video=youtube;2X_xO5kvOvI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X_xO5kvOvI[/video]

 

[Aron Snyder]

We're hoping for the end of July.

When will the first orders be shipping?

 

[123 4/8 P&Y]

I think an approximate weight rating on the UL frame would be appropriate. How much weight will it carry before it doesn't provide enough support? The bikini always got decent reviews and seemed pretty stiff in the videos.

 

[mtbshark]

Looks nice, does this mean that the new pack bags are going to attach to the bottom of any frame with K clips? If so that is awesome

 

[Aron Snyder]

Like anything, it depends on the body type, but 100+ lbs easy. I packed out my black bear with it and that was 120+. The possibilities are endless in load hauling of the arrows work for you.

I think an approximate weight rating on the UL frame would be appropriate. How much weight will it carry before it doesn't provide enough support? The bikini always got decent reviews and seemed pretty stiff in the videos.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Some will, yes, but even the packs with sewn in compression straps work exactly the same.

Looks nice, does this mean that the new pack bags are going to attach to the bottom of any frame with K clips? If so that is awesome

 

[123 4/8 P&Y]

It looks like my DT1 bag will cover the load lifter attachment points on the new frame.

 

[Aron Snyder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2MFC143aMQ

[video=youtube;A2MFC143aMQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2MFC143aMQ[/video]

 

[Aron Snyder]

It looks like my DT1 bag will cover the load lifter attachment points on the new frame.

That's covered in the videos, but it will depend on where you need the angle for each persons torso length.

 

[dreamingbig]

Crushing it! That new pack looks awesome for a daypack / scouting pack.

 

[Aron Snyder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kF1pmF9pA

[video=youtube;A2kF1pmF9pA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kF1pmF9pA[/video]

 

[JG358]

Finally a 22" frame!