Tenzing CF 13 Pack System

[OR Archer]

Saw this on FB. Looks like a good move forward for Tenzing. Time will only tell though.

http://soleadventure.com/2013/01/ata-show-2013-the-new-cf13-pack-system-from-tenzing/

 

[Ryan Avery]

I don't see how that has functional load lifters.

 

[OR Archer]

Yeah I didn't see that either.

I like the direction they are going though with the design ideas. Obviously there are bugs to be worked out on any design but its a positive step forward for them I think.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I do like that website. Very clean!

 

[wapitibob]

I'm guessing their target market is not the hard core hunter and their pack will never see an 80# load. Toss in a jacket, a cpl sandwiches, hit the trail, and they'll be just fine.

 

[Wrongside]

I don't see how that has functional load lifters.

Me either. It amazes me that people will put all that time in to 'design' a pack and totally ignore something so basic. Interesting belt design though.

 

[Mark at EXO]

I'm the ugly guy that tried the pack on in the video. I agree on the load lifters, although I am interested to see how I could actually fit the pack to my body. The harness system was awesome, and I love the modular approach of the "pack". We'll see how it plays out, but based on how much it costs to get that CF mold produced, I think you'll see Tenzing try to build on this platform.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Why don't any of the mid level pack company's have load lifters? It doesn't make any sense to put all that effort into a pack just to half ass the suspension.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Why are all of these backpacking companies going back to a completely non adjustable frame? How is a person supposed to get the pack to fit their back?

 

[fillthefreezer]

Why don't any of the mid level pack company's have load lifters? It doesn't make any sense to put all that effort into a pack just to half ass the suspension.

they do, or did you mean midlevel "hunting" backpacks

 

[sk1]

looks like a step in the right direction for tenzing, but yeah im not seeing the load lifters functioning well either.....but then again, many packs in their price range don't function very well if that's who they are trying to compete with.

i just unloaded my tz6000, negative reviews made it hard lol.....good thing i did too before these were revealed

 

[Ryan Avery]

FTF, your right. I am talking hunting companies.

 

[wapitibob]

You can't go to REI and look at a pack without getting measured and the guy making sure the lifters work, all for a pack rated at maybe 50#.
My guess is, these hunting pack companies want the top of the pack at or below shoulder level for walking thru the timber. What they don't seem to understand is, when hiking in several miles with a camp on our backs, we aren't breaking trails thru brush (most of the time). The recreational back pack companies understand that and don't limit the pack height.

 

[les welch]

I'll stick with Kifaru. I know I have the best, I don't have to worry about it, and they sponsor us to play here at Rokslide.

 

[jmez]

I don't see how that has functional load lifters.

That was my first thought.

Not sure how stable that frame is going to be with a really heavy load strapped to it?

 

[blb078]

I'm the ugly guy that tried the pack on in the video. I agree on the load lifters, although I am interested to see how I could actually fit the pack to my body. The harness system was awesome, and I love the modular approach of the "pack". We'll see how it plays out, but based on how much it costs to get that CF mold produced, I think you'll see Tenzing try to build on this platform.

Did they say what it was going to cost?

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

I bet it will cost around 399 to 499. But who knows. I got it in an email and wasn't too impressed. Glad I just got a kifaru .

 

[OR Archer]

The frame is going to be around 399.

 

[blb078]

Just got an email, they said they the complete set up would be $699.

 

[luke moffat]

If going at that price I'd go Kuiu over that frame if I really wanted a carbon fiber frame....which I don't. But just saying atleast the Kuiu frame is high enough to provide lift.