The 2014 Kifaru EMR II

[5MilesBack]

this is something i could get behind here. nice design, that thing looks tailor made for elk hunting there

I like the pack but what on earth do you take on an elk hunt? I could fit just about every elk hunting accessory I own into a 5000ci bag, and that's all oversized stuff too. For a bag that big I could hunt elk for a month straight without coming out.

 

[weaver]

I was able to talk myself out of the nomad fairly easily......its going to be a little more difficult with this one.

 

[squeekieslayer]

Aron, for those of us that do MOSTLY day stuff and 1-2 nighters, would you suggest the Nomad or this? It kind of seems like this one is like the nomad with the camp bag integrated into it rather than added on afterward. Since most of my stuff for 2-3 days would fit in the Nomad with maybe a back pouch I would rarely ever need the huge capacity, so i feel like having the camp bag option would be great if needed vs this always has it. Also I tend to pack most of my meat with the bone in and it seems like the Nomad may be more conducive to that.

I guess my main questions is what is the downside of the nomad and the camp bag vs this besides losing the pockets at the bottom? I am sure the integration is tighter and lighter in the EMRII, but for the few times I would use it I am wondering if it is worth it for my style of hunting.

Joe

 

[fillthefreezer]

I like the pack but what on earth do you take on an elk hunt? I could fit just about every elk hunting accessory I own into a 5000ci bag, and that's all oversized stuff too. For a bag that big I could hunt elk for a month straight without coming out.

its not what you take in, its coming out...
sometimes 2 trips just arent in the cards, thats how aron designs packs

 

[Jager]

Aron, I havn't had a chance to watch the vids, you said the pack will be downsized earlier, to what size?

 

[luke moffat]

I was able to talk myself out of the nomad fairly easily......its going to be a little more difficult with this one.

No talking me out of this one....I'll be getting one on order ASAP.

Aron, I know the Nomad does not come with lid options when you order, but what about this pack?? Or do you gotta order that separately? As I'd order one with a Longhunter lid all in highlander.

 

[Buckman]

Very Very nice, I think that's the one for me. Subject to change of course. LOL

 

[Hoyts n Mulies]

its not what you take in, its coming out...
sometimes 2 trips just arent in the cards, thats how aron designs packs

One trip with your camp and an entire boned out elk? I've hauled out a few elk and couldn't dream of this.

 

[fillthefreezer]

One trip with your camp and an entire boned out elk? I've hauled out a few elk and couldn't dream of this.

elk split between 2 men, each with their own camp.


although some guys on here would probably do it

 

[5MilesBack]

its not what you take in, its coming out...
sometimes 2 trips just arent in the cards, thats how aron designs packs

I don't know anyone hauling 275lbs of elk meat in one load, but I know what you mean. My problem is.........just as you described.......if there's room I'm probably going to fill it.......for on the way in and out. And I'm not getting any younger. But this makes me want to check one out just to see the possibilities. Cool pack, Aron. Here I am trying to downsize my pack system and then this comes up and makes me want to supersize it.

 

[5MilesBack]

elk split between 2 men, each with their own camp.

OK, I'm usually by myself so couldn't see past me as an individual making only one trip. I've done an elk in two trips but that didn't count any cape or rack.

 

[Aron Snyder]

I like the pack but what on earth do you take on an elk hunt? I could fit just about every elk hunting accessory I own into a 5000ci bag, and that's all oversized stuff too. For a bag that big I could hunt elk for a month straight without coming out.

I think you're not backpack hunting.....?

 

[Aron Snyder]

No talking me out of this one....I'll be getting one on order ASAP.

Aron, I know the Nomad does not come with lid options when you order, but what about this pack?? Or do you gotta order that separately? As I'd order one with a Longhunter lid all in highlander.

Comes with standard lid.

 

[Aron Snyder]

One trip with your camp and an entire boned out elk? I've hauled out a few elk and couldn't dream of this.

We do it every year (2 guys, 1 elk, one trip).

 

[Aron Snyder]

Aron, I havn't had a chance to watch the vids, you said the pack will be downsized earlier, to what size?

We just made the original pack a bit smaller, so I don't think they'll be a mini me EMR.

 

[Jager]

You boys waiting up for Santa?

Ok cheers, sounds very promising.

Xmas day here, my 2 youngest were up at 0240hrs.

Merry Xmas all.

 

[Lawnboi]

Looks really good, I really liked the eberle blue widows bat wings for day hunting and this seems like it would be perfect. Now you can have a big bag and a daypack without having to dig through yards of nylon for your stuff.

Also really like the bottle pockets.

Not sure if I'll be able to fund one though... Might have to just stick with the highcamp and make a couple long pocket bat wings.

 

[TRIPLE]

Well done Aron, Patrick, and the rest of the Kifaru staff! You'll have a very difficult time topping these packs in the near future. I can't wait to get some blood on them.

 

[Hoyts n Mulies]

You guys are just tougher than me! My legs can't carry half a bull, camp, bow and elk rack. 120lbs is about all I want to hike with.

This packs is definately a monster but I'm surprised how small it packs down to.

 

[Aron Snyder]

You boys waiting up for Santa?

Ok cheers, sounds very promising.

Xmas day here, my 2 youngest were up at 0240hrs.

Merry Xmas all.

U 2 brother!