I know Kifaru gets a lot of notice here on rokslide, and for good reason.
I've got the sawtooth, had a megatarp, an original duplex, original timberlines, and had a bikini frame.
But, i know Seek Outside is a paying sponsor over here on rokslide, too!
I decided to try out the new Paradox frame and roll top pack this winter.
I got the 4800 in multicam (the vx33 is a little tougher than the vx21 fabric they explained and i tend to be hard on stuff at times)
When it arrived I was out of town on a business trip, so my wife pulled it out and threw it on. She called and asked me, "can we get me one of these packs?"
She has been using a Kifaru Express and Stone Glacier solo. I asked her why, she just said how well it fit to her body, how light it was, and how comfortable it was at first. Needless to say, when i got home to try it on, super comfortable, easiest and fastest pack i've had to adjust for proper fit.
The pack with 4800 roll top bag and base talon compression panel weighs in at 3 lbs 15 ounces, right under 4 lbs all set up to go. this has the side zipper access to get into the pack, too. (I have the standard frame, not the ultralight frame, and the vx33 multicam which weighs more than the vx21 fabric). Awesome real lightweight option for a pack!
i'm 6'4" and i can leave the extensions in at 28" which gives plenty of lift (this should be nice for heavier loads, we will see), and you can take them out to make it 24" if you want. I haven't cared to have the frame shorter yet, it hasn't bothered me being tall, so i've left that alone, but 24" would be nice if my wife uses it or someone shorter.
It packs loads awesome so far from the trips i've made this spring. I haven't had more than 60-65 lbs in it though.... so i can't tell you how it does under heavy loads yet. But, it'll be broke in soon enough. I have my spring bear tag, and then it will get used this fall during the hunts.
So time will tell and i'll see how it does with more use and abuse throughout the year.
I know seek outside does not get a lot of notice here on rokslide, but i thought i'd post this up for people out there open to other options that are out there and looking.
I've talked with Nathan (helped design the frame and packs for SO) and Kevin (owner of SO).
Both very helpful and friendly with anything you ask or need help with. Honest, tell you the good and bad of their products and leave it up to you.
Their prices are great on their products!
Kevin just hooked me up with a great deal today with a LBO (little bug out) shelter setup that I should get here in the next week or two. I am really looking forward to this shelter with all the different setup options it has and how lightweight it is for the space it provides.
I know some people on here have their packs and use their shelters, but i thought i'd just recognize them and their great little company!
They are top notch people to deal with and am excited to use more of their products this year!
I've got the sawtooth, had a megatarp, an original duplex, original timberlines, and had a bikini frame.
But, i know Seek Outside is a paying sponsor over here on rokslide, too!
I decided to try out the new Paradox frame and roll top pack this winter.
I got the 4800 in multicam (the vx33 is a little tougher than the vx21 fabric they explained and i tend to be hard on stuff at times)
When it arrived I was out of town on a business trip, so my wife pulled it out and threw it on. She called and asked me, "can we get me one of these packs?"
She has been using a Kifaru Express and Stone Glacier solo. I asked her why, she just said how well it fit to her body, how light it was, and how comfortable it was at first. Needless to say, when i got home to try it on, super comfortable, easiest and fastest pack i've had to adjust for proper fit.
The pack with 4800 roll top bag and base talon compression panel weighs in at 3 lbs 15 ounces, right under 4 lbs all set up to go. this has the side zipper access to get into the pack, too. (I have the standard frame, not the ultralight frame, and the vx33 multicam which weighs more than the vx21 fabric). Awesome real lightweight option for a pack!
i'm 6'4" and i can leave the extensions in at 28" which gives plenty of lift (this should be nice for heavier loads, we will see), and you can take them out to make it 24" if you want. I haven't cared to have the frame shorter yet, it hasn't bothered me being tall, so i've left that alone, but 24" would be nice if my wife uses it or someone shorter.
It packs loads awesome so far from the trips i've made this spring. I haven't had more than 60-65 lbs in it though.... so i can't tell you how it does under heavy loads yet. But, it'll be broke in soon enough. I have my spring bear tag, and then it will get used this fall during the hunts.
So time will tell and i'll see how it does with more use and abuse throughout the year.
I know seek outside does not get a lot of notice here on rokslide, but i thought i'd post this up for people out there open to other options that are out there and looking.
I've talked with Nathan (helped design the frame and packs for SO) and Kevin (owner of SO).
Both very helpful and friendly with anything you ask or need help with. Honest, tell you the good and bad of their products and leave it up to you.
Their prices are great on their products!
Kevin just hooked me up with a great deal today with a LBO (little bug out) shelter setup that I should get here in the next week or two. I am really looking forward to this shelter with all the different setup options it has and how lightweight it is for the space it provides.
I know some people on here have their packs and use their shelters, but i thought i'd just recognize them and their great little company!
They are top notch people to deal with and am excited to use more of their products this year!
