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Anyone using a Nomad or Mountain Rambler from Kifaru.
I'm considering one of those on an ultralight frame.
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I have an ultra light 26" and Mountain Rambler, love it! My other favorite is the Siwash since I like panel loaders.
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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?
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Outdoorsmans, look them up
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Outdoorsmans, look them up Compared to a Kifaru, that would be a pretty serious downgrade. Tanner
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Outdoorsmans, look them up Never heard of them, but will give them a look, thanks.
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Outdoorsmans, look them up Compared to a Kifaru, that would be a pretty serious downgrade. Tanner 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...
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I have the Kifaru "Spike Camp" and love it....they make HIGH quality packs!!
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Outdoorsmans, look them up Compared to a Kifaru, that would be a pretty serious downgrade. Tanner 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... 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.
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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.
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I'm curious what you mean by over-built.
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I'd love to know what "uber built" means.
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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.
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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......
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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...
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BTW, anyone know where I can get a slightly used "Cargo Chair" for a EMR/MMR/Longhunter?
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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? Yes.
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BTW, anyone know where I can get a slightly used "Cargo Chair" for a EMR/MMR/Longhunter? yes pm incoming
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I have the Kifaru "Spike Camp" and love it....they make HIGH quality packs!! 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.
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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.
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