Backlands1713
FNG
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- Jul 31, 2023
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Thank you - that's really helpful. So, with the Stryker XL on 90% of the time, that means it gives enough room between it and the Kifaru Tactical frame to haul pretty big things, or do you find yourself taking it off and just using the frame for some of the bigger or awkward hauls? The K4 looks pretty sweet.What you imagine hauling is how I use my Kifaru Tactical. My Stryker XL stays on that frame 90% of the time. I added a Kifaru Camp Bag for camping. I recently purchased a K4 frame/ 5000 pack because I wanted to have two separate packs set up at all times for different jobs. Often my Kifaru is packed up for scouting/pruning my deer hunting spots and access trails. I just like to keep it grab-and-go. The K4 carries heavy loads beautifully, but I prefer the Kifaru Tactical for the items you intend to carry. The stiff board blocks any hard points/rounded barrel shapes/awkward loads from jabbing my back.
I chose 25" frame for my K4 5000 which is taller for me and currently devoted to camping/hiking with my family. I have three kids 10yrs and younger so I end up carrying the lions share for all of us. I live in New Hampshire and am not doing western hunts right now, but I plan to use this pack once I have time to plan an annual/semi-annual western hunt.