Why no 3300-3800cubic inch Kifaru bags?

[1hornhunter]

As the title says, how come there aren't any bags in this range? I see at one time Kifaru had the 3700 in Timberline 3 however they are not making it anymore. Does anyone know if a bag or hunting pack this size is possible in the future?

Hopefully Joe or Aron will put their thoughts in.

 

[Kotaman]

The new Rambler kind of fits that range. (2800 ci on the main bag, plus the side pockets.)

 

[rileybassman]

As the title says, how come there aren't any bags in this range? I see at one time Kifaru had the 3700 in Timberline 3 however they are not making it anymore. Does anyone know if a bag or hunting pack this size is possible in the future?

Hopefully Joe or Aron will put their thoughts in.

Yea I emailed them this week and was sad to find out no more T3

I am late to the Kifaru game and was bummed to find out that they are discontinued.

 

[Elkfitness]

I bet if you posted a "want to buy" in the classifieds, you'd have some luck.

 

[Jeff Martin]

The T2 is a 3500 main bag. the side pockets put it to the 5000 mark. I wasn't sure if you knew that...T2 is not that large.

 

[bowinhand]

I think it's because the bags/packs compress and carry heavy loads so well.

 

[castandblast]

Late Season

 

[MuleyFever]

The T2 is a 3500 main bag. the side pockets put it to the 5000 mark. I wasn't sure if you knew that...T2 is not that large.

Yeah this is why I traded my T1 for a T2. The T2 is perfect for a week hunt. I can get all my gear and a boned out deer off the mountain with it perfectly.

I would like to see them bring some lighter bags into the mix. I understand the heaver materials are more durable but some of us are willing to take a lighter bag that may not be as durable.

 

[tttoadman]

The high end pack guys have managed to drive their small packs out because their medium size packs compress so good. You see a few SG Approach bags and Exo 3500 for sale, but you seldom see 5500's for sale. I have a SG Solo, but I fully understand that I need to to pack side bags for anything over 4 days. That system works for me, and that is why I bought it.

The short of it is, I would look pretty hard at the mid size packs in the 5000 to 6000 range. I don't think you would have any regrets. Remember to take into account the load shelf. 2500+/- expandable is a big difference, and needs to be put into the equation.

 

[Kotaman]

Good point about the T2. The side pouches are useless anyway when the pack is full, making it a perfect 3500 ci pack.

 

[Beastmode]

I ran a dt3 for a few seasons mainly as my scouting rig. I would only be in one area for 2-3 days for scouting. Scouting is mainly a summertime adventure so cold clothing isn't needed at all. For this the dt3 was a perfect lighter weight smaller setup. Doing any actual hunting out of it and you are stuck making more than one trips if you kill something. It all depends how you are going to use it. For day hunting it is probably a good size to be able to have a pack that can pack an animal out. As far as multi day hunts it is a little small in my opinion. My wife uses the t3 bag on a bikini most of the time because her back can't handle much weight.

 

[HuntHarder]

I own the Dt3 and if you look at the specs, the main bag is 2100ci and the side pockets are 1600cu combined which makes the bag 3700 cu. The new rambler is 2800 cu with 1800 cu side pockets which makes it 3600 cu. 900ci compresses down very easily is not a big difference.

 

[rileybassman]

The high end pack guys have managed to drive their small packs out because their medium size packs compress so good. You see a few SG Approach bags and Exo 3500 for sale, but you seldom see 5500's for sale. I have a SG Solo, but I fully understand that I need to to pack side bags for anything over 4 days. That system works for me, and that is why I bought it.



The short of it is, I would look pretty hard at the mid size packs in the 5000 to 6000 range. I don't think you would have any regrets. Remember to take into account the load shelf. 2500+/- expandable is a big difference, and needs to be put into the equation.

How does the Exo compare to the t3? That was one of my runner ups...

 

[Jeff Martin]

One other thought: If you don't like the T2 (you could hack it up and get it much lighter) I run Kifaru as well,

but you might consider a SG. That Sky 5100 and/or Solo (3300) is 2 pounds lighter than a T2 which sounds like what you are looking for...

 

[dotman]

How does the Exo compare to the t3? That was one of my runner ups...

I have an EXO 3500 for my bikini frame, it fits easy. BUT you will have to remove the EXO buckles as they don't work with itw nexus buckles. I used the kifaru k-hook straps to connect the side attachment to the frame and the sleeve fits over the top pretty well, the lid is the hardest part to figure out a connection for. I don't have it mounted up and have only fit it to the frame but it should be a solid setup. I prefer my MR Longbow bag on my bikini frame but it is small and not for packing in, I could add a dry bag if I wanted to use it but doubt I do.

I would say the EXO bag is more user friendly then the old T3 mainly because the bag opening was so small on the T3. The EXO is closer to a T2 in size as the side slot pockets are not counted in the ci of the bag.

Here is the only pic I have of it on the bikini frame.

 

[husky390]

The T3 is still for sale, it's in the Rhino Den starting out at $452.80.

 

[SHTF]

Looks like Sheephuter2 has one for sale on Kifaru site for 425 also Multicam http://www.kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=39256

 

[rileybassman]

The T3 is still for sale, it's in the Rhino Den starting out at $452.80.

Only in DT tho... Not the greatest Washington color;-)

 

[rileybassman]

I have an EXO 3500 for my bikini frame, it fits easy. BUT you will have to remove the EXO buckles as they don't work with itw nexus buckles. I used the kifaru k-hook straps to connect the side attachment to the frame and the sleeve fits over the top pretty well, the lid is the hardest part to figure out a connection for. I don't have it mounted up and have only fit it to the frame but it should be a solid setup. I prefer my MR Longbow bag on my bikini frame but it is small and not for packing in, I could add a dry bag if I wanted to use it but doubt I do.



I would say the EXO bag is more user friendly then the old T3 mainly because the bag opening was so small on the T3. The EXO is closer to a T2 in size as the side slot pockets are not counted in the ci of the bag.



Here is the only pic I have of it on the bikini frame.

Great write up thanks guys!

 

[castandblast]

I own the Dt3 and if you look at the specs, the main bag is 2100ci and the side pockets are 1600cu combined which makes the bag 3700 cu. The new rambler is 2800 cu with 1800 cu side pockets which makes it 3600 cu. 900ci compresses down very easily is not a big difference.

The Rambler is 2800 + 1800 for 4600 if I'm doing the math correctly.