dreamingbig
WKR
Hey guys,
I have an offseason gear upgrade question to ponder...
Currently I have a Kifaru Duplex frame and cargo panel plus two long pockets and two small pockets on the waist belt. I also have a Eberlestock x2 (2200 cubic inches) which I slid inside the cargo panel and topped with a waterproof stuff bag that held my clothes.
I want to move to a 1 pack system but the budget did not allow for this last year. I think the obvious approach is to purchase a Kifaru Timberline duplex bag but i am unsure as to which size would be best. I think I have narrowed it down to the Timberline 2 but the Timberline 3 might fit everything and would be a smaller daypack (less to compress). With the Timberline 3 I would still have the option of top loading a stuff bag.
However, my decision was further muddied by the addition of the high camp 4800 bag. Given I have two long pockets already, this might be the best way to go. My other concern is using my main meat hauler for the day pack as once blood gets on it will be more smelly when I am helping my buddies fill their tags or if I use mine to help pack out another animal before my own tag is punched.
So the question is... stick with my current 2 pack set up or switch to an one pack system. If switching, which bag would you recommend I purchase?
Below I have a picture of my setup in action for the pack out. The hauler and cargo panel worked great and carried the load beautifully. I also packed my bull out with ease.
Thanks for the help!
I have an offseason gear upgrade question to ponder...
Currently I have a Kifaru Duplex frame and cargo panel plus two long pockets and two small pockets on the waist belt. I also have a Eberlestock x2 (2200 cubic inches) which I slid inside the cargo panel and topped with a waterproof stuff bag that held my clothes.
I want to move to a 1 pack system but the budget did not allow for this last year. I think the obvious approach is to purchase a Kifaru Timberline duplex bag but i am unsure as to which size would be best. I think I have narrowed it down to the Timberline 2 but the Timberline 3 might fit everything and would be a smaller daypack (less to compress). With the Timberline 3 I would still have the option of top loading a stuff bag.
However, my decision was further muddied by the addition of the high camp 4800 bag. Given I have two long pockets already, this might be the best way to go. My other concern is using my main meat hauler for the day pack as once blood gets on it will be more smelly when I am helping my buddies fill their tags or if I use mine to help pack out another animal before my own tag is punched.
So the question is... stick with my current 2 pack set up or switch to an one pack system. If switching, which bag would you recommend I purchase?
Below I have a picture of my setup in action for the pack out. The hauler and cargo panel worked great and carried the load beautifully. I also packed my bull out with ease.
Thanks for the help!