The 2014 Kifaru EMR II

[fillthefreezer]

FTF, Curious if you tried sealing with some of that spray on water sealer you an get at places like Walmart for tents and shoes.

the bag material is waterproof. its everywhere its stitched that leaks. (picture a watering can) i tried silicone thinned with mineral spirits, then straight silicone. and i definately slowed it down, but not to my liking. added .4oz of silicone so far...

 

[DWarcher]

I don't carry garbage bags anymore rather I use the dry bags now. Lighter and don't tear so easily.

Just curious as to the weight savings that you're seeing when comparing the two?

 

[MattB]

the bag material is waterproof. its everywhere its stitched that leaks. (picture a watering can) i tried silicone thinned with mineral spirits, then straight silicone. and i definately slowed it down, but not to my liking. added .4oz of silicone so far...

I got my gen II hanging meat bag virtually waterproof with straight silicone, but I had to do 3 coats.

 

[fillthefreezer]

Just curious as to the weight savings that you're seeing when comparing the two?

for me its meat baggie at 1.4oz, contractor is 3.15. OR 35L comes in at 2.6

 

[Brandon Pattison]

How does a Willie Pete (waterproofing/WP) bag stack up against the lighter civilian market stuff aforementioned?

 

[Rizzy]

Anyone do any mods to their pack yet? I'm thinking about adding tabs to the top of the bag so i can ditch the lid and go with a rolltop.

 

[LitenFast]

I have been debating going no lid also, adding tabs is a good idea

 

[CtP]

Right on time

Just got a ship notice. 65 days from order date. Duplex,LH lid, EMR, KU pockets, grab it = foliage.

 

[Superdeuce]

Which Grab-it (1 or 2) are folks running with the EMR2?

 

[Highcountry_Hellrazor]

Which Grab-it (1 or 2) are folks running with the EMR2?

I have a gen 2 and I like its design a lot better then my older gen 1

 

[CtP]

decided on the Grab it II. never used it before but the adjustable factor appealed to me.

 

[kodiakfly]

decided on the Grab it II. never used it before but the adjustable factor appealed to me.

Same here.

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Wish my shell wasn't in the way but I forgot it was there. I'm still working on it trying to get it fit to me correctly, big shoulders and long torso. I only have about 8 miles on it with 55lb total pack weight so still fine tuning.

 

[Superdeuce]

I can clearly see the value of the adjustable II on the Nomad, but was wondering if needed for the EMR2 and the traditional bags if just using on the outside.... But if I am reading earlier posts correctly regarding elevating meat inside the EMR2 with grabit2 by being able to install it inside the bag, then I can see that being a good reason for it with the EMR2.

 

[Tiger Rag]

Got my tracking info from Kifaru on Friday! Should be to me on Thursday! Can't wait for a training hike/test Friday/Saturday

 

[Tiger Rag]

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Wish my shell wasn't in the way but I forgot it was there. I'm still working on it trying to get it fit to me correctly, big shoulders and long torso. I only have about 8 miles on it with 55lb total pack weight so still fine tuning fit.

Not seeing your pics in the attachment. Anyone else having this problem?

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Not seeing your pics in the attachment. Anyone else having this problem?

My bad dude I fixed it.

 

[Tiger Rag]

My bad dude I fixed it.

Thanks man, looks awesome! Good pics to see size, etc. Sweet pack, can't wait till Thursday to get mine!

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Thanks man, looks awesome! Good pics to see size, etc. Sweet pack, can't wait till Thursday to get mine!

Just for reference im about 5'10" 180. But like I said long torso/shorter legs.

 

[fillthefreezer]

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Wish my shell wasn't in the way but I forgot it was there. I'm still working on it trying to get it fit to me correctly, big shoulders and long torso. I only have about 8 miles on it with 55lb total pack weight so still fine tuning.

looks too low to me. almost looks like the rear of the waistbelt is sagging. shouldnt do that unless you have over 100 in it