The Kifaru Argali, Markhor and Tahr

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I'm sure this is a dumb question, but is the top opening on the Argali large enough to fit a boned out elk quarter without having to try and stuff the heck out of it?? The pack I have is a tight fit and am looking for a long term investment as we plan to move to the Denver area after I graduate. Looking for a 7+ day hunting pack and am torn between the Argali and the T1, but like the weight and price of the Argali.
 

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I'm sure this is a dumb question, but is the top opening on the Argali large enough to fit a boned out elk quarter without having to try and stuff the heck out of it?? The pack I have is a tight fit and am looking for a long term investment as we plan to move to the Denver area after I graduate. Looking for a 7+ day hunting pack and am torn between the Argali and the T1, but like the weight and price of the Argali.

I use the TAG BOMB bags and have a Markhor. The circumference of the bag is plenty big enough. With the Argali being larger yet, it will be fine.
 
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I now have both the tahr in argali. The argali does not look double the size of the tahr with both bags extended completely. It's some crazy Kifaru magic calculations lol
 

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Does anyone know if the Markhor has the fold down collar that makes a lid like the tahr and argali?
 
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Does anyone know if the Markhor has the fold down collar that makes a lid like the tahr and argali?
No, but you can request it and it will be added.

It works ok on the Markhor, but it doesn't have as big of a collar as the Argali, so keep that in mind.
 

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I ordered the markhor and I'm looking forward to try it on my scouting trip !
 

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Would the 500d organizer fit under the spoting scope on there marhkor?
 

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Bringing this back up.

Does anyone have some pics and some miles under an Argali? And your opinion?

My reservations are having only top access and the lack of organization. ...these being the reasons it's so light yet so big.

Thanks.
 
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I now have both the tahr in argali. The argali does not look double the size of the tahr with both bags extended completely. It's some crazy Kifaru magic calculations lol

I know the measurements on the site are similar but in Arons video the Argali looks way bigger. Now that you have both do you think 1.) The Tahr is plenty big enough? or 2.) They are so similar just go with the Argali, or 3.) I'm glad I have both bags?
 
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I know the measurements on the site are similar but in Arons video the Argali looks way bigger. Now that you have both do you think 1.) The Tahr is plenty big enough? or 2.) They are so similar just go with the Argali, or 3.) I'm glad I have both bags?
For what it's worth, I kept the tahr, sold the argali, and bought an AMR.

"Plenty big enough" is a very difficult stat since it will vary on what YOU need to carry for your trip.
 

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Hi rhunter424:

I know we've talked about the AMR on a 22" frame before and you weren't a big fan of that configuration. Well, after returning a Tahr I'm back to wanting an AMR. I don't want to get rid of my 22" frame, the size is just too handy, but I am looking for a big bag. Do you have any pics of the AMR on your 22"? Right now I'm using the Cargo Panel + yard sale of all my crap, but always looking for a cleaner setup.
 

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Could someone please post some pictures of the Tahr with a belt pocket and or a side pocket with the bag compressed. I have only seen pictures of these bags fully loaded. Most of the time that I will be using, it will be in day hunt mode and I'm concerned with the bag compressed the pockets won't be very useful? I really hope I'm thinking incorrectly! I'm looking to get the argali and have some attachment points sown on. Thanks!
 

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Could someone please post some pictures of the Tahr with a belt pocket and or a side pocket with the bag compressed. I have only seen pictures of these bags fully loaded. Most of the time that I will be using, it will be in day hunt mode and I'm concerned with the bag compressed the pockets won't be very useful? I really hope I'm thinking incorrectly! I'm looking to get the argali and have some attachment points sown on. Thanks!

the pockets are totally useful when its fully compressed. Medium and large belt pocket here.



 

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This Markhor has been the shit for multi day outings
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