New Packs from Kifaru 2024

[roosiebull]

I think it’s pretty funny, everyone I meet that complains about the weight of a kifaru pack could very easily drop a pound of their pack with all of the extra shit they pack. Or hell, 20 pounds off their gut

Could also get a different pack, and carry more shit and still be lighter

I never cared that my kifaru packs were heavier than others, didn’t care. I would way rather have a heavy pack that carries a heavy load well vs an ultralight pack that doesn’t, I’ve had both, and never complained about the weight of kifaru, it doesn’t matter to me

I will say, a lighter pack that handles heavy loads as well or better is a bonus, but picking a pack based on it’s empty weight is a poor strategy unless you never kill anything.

I have had 2 of the lightest hunting packs made, and coincidentally, they were my least favorite 2 packs… light doesn’t mean bad, but it certainly doesn’t mean good

 

[TrackerG]

Could also get a different pack, and carry more shit and still be lighter

I never cared that my kifaru packs were heavier than others, didn’t care. I would way rather have a heavy pack that carries a heavy load well vs an ultralight pack that doesn’t, I’ve had both, and never complained about the weight of kifaru, it doesn’t matter to me

I will say, a lighter pack that handles heavy loads as well or better is a bonus, but picking a pack based on it’s empty weight is a poor strategy unless you never kill anything.

I have had 2 of the lightest hunting packs made, and coincidentally, they were my least favorite 2 packs… light doesn’t mean bad, but it certainly doesn’t mean good

I agree with you. I think it’s kind of ironic the amount of weight we are talking about here right? I mean we aren’t talking about a 10 or even 5 pound difference. Depending on the frame and bag configuration we are talking about 1-3 pounds. Obviously if you buy one of the kifaru packs that’s loaded down with pocket after pocket it’s different. But in reality comfort under a load is the most important thing ever. Confidence in the straps and buckles when you decide to load the hell out of it matters. Enough straps and bucks to secure a ton of meat matters.

The goal is to always be coming out with meat right? So why not have a pack that can handle whatever you are putting in it? I venture to think the guys that are focusing on a ultralight weight pack never put 140lbs on their back for 4 miles.

 

[StopMakingSense]

I always come back to Kifaru, they're meant to take weight and get bloody.

Excited for the release

LFG boys

 

[Jbehredt]

My kifarexo frankenpack is always gonna be tough to dethrone. Patiently waiting to see what’s new.

 

[fatlander]

New frame. Rebrand on their logo too.


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[SO4Runner]

Hope they offer more colors with their products

 

[bozeman]

$500 for a frame. Ouch. Looks sturdy!

 

[Grumman]

I own a lot of Kifaru gear so not a hater but man that new logo sucks.


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[ddd-shooter]

$500 for a frame. Ouch. Looks sturdy!

Crazy. I like it, but I ain’t paying 500 for it

 

[PvilleMac]

Crazy. I like it, but I ain’t

I own a lot of Kifaru gear so not a hater but man that new logo sucks.


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Its better than a big ass rhino though. I was always confused by the rhino….we dont have those

 

[ddd-shooter]

Its better than a big ass rhino though. I was always confused by the rhino….we dont have those

Kifaru is Swahili for rhinoceros…

 

[PvilleMac]

Kifaru is Swahili for rhinoceros…

I have heard that before.

 

[TX_Diver]

What does a 26” duplex lite frame weigh?

3lb 9oz based on a thread I found but I don’t see a weight on their website?

The rhino reminded me of ecko but beats my initial impression of the K. Ultimately don’t really care what the logo is though as long as it’s not like a hammer and sickle or something…

 

[Quicksilver]

Bring the rhino back

 

[Quicksilver]

What does a 26” duplex lite frame weigh?

3lb 9oz based on a thread I found but I don’t see a weight on their website?

The rhino reminded me of ecko but beats my initial impression of the K. Ultimately don’t really care what the logo is though as long as it’s not like a hammer and sickle or something…

I swear it used to have a weight on there…I was just looking for that.

 

[TX_Diver]

I swear it used to have a weight on there…I was just looking for that.

Same! Thread I found said the posted weight was 3lb but his was 3# 9oz.

Kifaru Frame Weight

Has anyone else noticed their Duplex Lite frames are coming in significantly over spec weight? Their website lists the 26" frame at 3 pounds exactly but mine is 3 pounds 9 ounces - that's nearly 20% over spec. I stripped all the buckles and webbing so my frame matches exactly what the photo on...

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[fatlander]

I swear it used to have a weight on there…I was just looking for that.

The realized weight savings will be in your wallet, not the actual frame itself.


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[SirChooCH]

I seem to recall an episode of Kifarucast with Aron talking about how Kuiu carbon frames could break under heavy load and then you’re screwed…which is why Kifaru didn’t use carbon…

 

[Drenalin]

I swear it used to have a weight on there…I was just looking for that.

They used to list them, it was right at 3 lbs. They probably stopped because of the variance in weight depending on frame height, strap length and belt size, and a desire not to list a weight of 3.5-4 lbs.

 

[Drenalin]

I seem to recall an episode of Kifarucast with Aron talking about how Kuiu carbon frames could break under heavy load and then you’re screwed…which is why Kifaru didn’t use carbon…

I think Kuiu may have had some issues a long time ago with their CF frame, but I haven’t heard of it in a long time. It’s pretty damn unlikely unless you’re putting lateral pressure on the frame, with Kuiu, IA, or Kifaru.