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Anyone using a Nomad or Mountain Rambler from Kifaru.

I'm considering one of those on an ultralight frame.

I have an ultra light 26" and Mountain Rambler, love it! My other favorite is the Siwash since I like panel loaders.

Would you feel comfortable putting a whitetail (quartered not deboned) in the meat shelf?

Outdoorsmans, look them up

Compared to a Kifaru, that would be a pretty serious downgrade.

Tanner

Never heard of them, but will give them a look, thanks.

What he said! A white tail would be easy. they get used on elk and larger all the time. It is a big investment but the first time you pack out weight you won't regret it IMHO...

I have the Kifaru "Spike Camp" and love it....they make HIGH quality packs!!

Vey big investment for someone like me.

Nicotine free for a year, I'm treating myself to something nice. I used to spend way more than the cost of a new pack on snuff in a years time anyway.

Hoping if I buy quality,i wont have to buy another pack for several years.

Kifaru are really over-built for most hunting uses but for hauling really heavy loads the duplex frame system is hard to beat and they will last a lifetime.

I could never shoot my bow that well with the duplex frame so I've sold a few Kifaru packs. I also wanted a little more organization in a pack right out of the box and at the time Kifaru only offered organization features by adding pouches and pockets which results in a heavier even more expensive pack.

At my age I'm not hauling the huge loads so the duplex wasn't really needed but I kept my Scout. I use a lighter pack for western elk hunting (Exo 3500) and it does a good job of carrying my largest loads and doesn't affect shooting my bow.

I'm curious what you mean by over-built.

Tanner

I bought the Kifaru Spikecamp a couple of years ago, best backpack purchase I ever made. It feels like I'm wearing a perfectly fitted back brace every time I put it on. Is it worth the money? EVERY PENNY.

If the frame is over kill, then get an internal frame. A Timberline 2 will fit like a glove. I have both and shoot my bow just fine.

David, I'll take that kind of overbuilt any day......

He asked. I just thought I'd post the gold standard...

BTW, anyone know where I can get a slightly used "Cargo Chair" for a EMR/MMR/Longhunter?

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That's the pack I had my mind set on at first look.

Might be the way to go and just start deboning instead of quartering.

I have that pack. IMO its not well-suited to packing meat, even a boned out WT. Not enough room, especially with any gear at all. Plus, the hip belt isn't built for comfort with a heavy load. You can always cinch down a pack with more room than you need, but you can't do the opposite.