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I have been using another brand of pack for more heavy duty type of activities such as carrying in 50 lbs bags of corn and mineral salts for deer, moving tree stands and carrying out whole gutted doe. I have also been walking with weights in my pack lately to strengthen my legs and ankles and stay in more preparation for when I need to used pack to haul heavier items.

The comfort in my old system was fine for the most part but it was more of the features of the Kifaru Duplex Frame that I was drawn to. After a couple of seasons with my old set up I just wanted to try out a system that had different features. After all... You only live once.

I'll try and run through the features that interested me to want to try the Duplex Frame as well as the Timberline 2 bag.

Duplex Frame features I liked
24" high stay option
The stay height was built into the frame not the pack bag
3 stay bend options to match your back contour
Independent shoulder strap adjustments in their heights.
The belt system in wide and thinner allowing it to mold to your shape
Power Pull waste lightning
Attachment points galore!

Timberline 2 Bag features I liked
5200ci size that is compressible
Bottom access
2 front pockets
2 side sleeve pockets
Pals for attaching additional pockets as well as NOT attaching them very fast.
Way larger water bladder pocket than I'm used to.
Thinner and narrower shoulder straps.

Accessories I really liked that will simplify a big need I have but use less often is the Cargo Panel. The cargo panel has was more attachment points that can be used at one time and the length to load up large bulky items and not run out of bag or fabric real estate as I have don't in past setups. Also one great feature is the cargo panel can be used on the front of the pack bag or with the frame only. And you still maintain that 24" frame height!!

I have been using the pack as you see here for the most part. My normal leave the truck kit in a stuff sac in the bottom compartment with water bladder, small items in front pockets and anything else stowed in the top area as any other pack. Standard lid to keep things minimal in size when using the Timberline 2 bag for lighter day pack mode.



Spotter and tripod in side sleeves on this day. I don't use spotter too much but do enjoy closer looks at times. Even on a lunch hike.



Lunch in the top center pocket.



Great use out of the Kifaru Duplex Frame and the Cargo Panel attachment today.

I have to get comfortable with the attachment strap configuration but it was fairly easy to figure out what I needed for my situation.







Rides really well

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Load dumped. Lightweight Mode and time to take down a stand I have avoided moving because of it's size.

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