Repurposing Kifaru/Exo/etc. Waistbelt and Shoulders w/ Stand as pack frame

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Anyone done it? I can cut 2 lbs off my stand weight if I can figure out how to ditch the kifaru pack board.

 

[Estrn_hntr]

Kuiu pro suspension on LWCG .75


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[Macintosh]

Not kifaru, but if you have a sewing machine its super easy to add whatever pack straps you want to any stand—add 6” or so of 1.5-2” flat web, a ladder-lock buckle, add oregano, stir and serve. Personally, I think if I need a waist belt Im carrying too much weight so I dont want a waist belt when rigged like this, but can go on similarly. While youre at it you can figure out how tonattach a small pack or bag to the other side of the stand for clothes, kill kit, etc. a dry bag clipped in and a bungee to hold it in place works well.