24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#11837970 02/19/17
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
After going through several daypacks I've finally landed on the one that makes me happy.

Kifaru Tahr at 3400 CI with a large and small pocket attached to the front.

Simple, easy access, load shelf, perfectly sized for a heavy day load full of glassing and shooting gear. A top loader with a folding collar is my favorite access in a bag this size.

Most of my hunting consists of walking in every morning before sun up and walking out at dark. The rifle will ride on the pack in travel mode but a Kifaru Gun Bearer rides on the belt right side when in hunt mode. Left side belt holds a rangefinder pouch and water bottle.

Large pouch - Liner gloves, outer gloves, liner beanie, outer beanie, two way radio.

Small pouch - Headlamp, knife, cell phone, chapstick.

Main bag from bottom to top - game bag, rain gear, pack rain cover, glassing mitts, puffy hoodie, puffy vest, hard shell (yes I overdo it), glassing butt pad, rear shooting bag (bipod is mounted to rifle), 15x56 binos, spotting scope, 8x32 binos (which get moved to Kuiu harness when on the hill) 2nd water bottle, small possible bag, food.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]



BP-B2

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
S
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
S
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,721
Looks like a really nice pack. Does that one have a pouch for a bladder? I've gotten to where I prefer a chest pack like the HPG kit bag for the stuff I want to get to without taking the pack off like headlamp, knife, GPS, map, pistol, snacks, beanie, etc.



A wise man is frequently humbled.

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
It does not have a bladder pouch but it does have a hanger/attachment point specifically for a bladder. That said, I'm a bottle man.

Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,363
D
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
D
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,363
tag

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
A
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
A
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
I like that......I have a Kifaru Mountain Rambler setup pretty much the same way, just the right size, I also wouldn't mine having a Cargo Panel with 3-4 pouches for a little lighter setup!

IC B2

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
A
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
A
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
Originally Posted by ctsmith
After going through several daypacks I've finally landed on the one that makes me happy.

Kifaru Tahr at 3400 CI with a large and small pocket attached to the front.

Simple, easy access, load shelf, perfectly sized for a heavy day load full of glassing and shooting gear. A top loader with a folding collar is my favorite access in a bag this size.

Most of my hunting consists of walking in every morning before sun up and walking out at dark. The rifle will ride on the pack in travel mode but a Kifaru Gun Bearer rides on the belt right side when in hunt mode. Left side belt holds a rangefinder pouch and water bottle.

Large pouch - Liner gloves, outer gloves, liner beanie, outer beanie, two way radio.

Small pouch - Headlamp, knife, cell phone, chapstick.

Main bag from bottom to top - game bag, rain gear, pack rain cover, glassing mitts, puffy hoodie, puffy vest, hard shell (yes I overdo it), glassing butt pad, rear shooting bag (bipod is mounted to rifle), 15x56 binos, spotting scope, 8x32 binos (which get moved to Kuiu harness when on the hill) 2nd water bottle, small possible bag, food.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]




Are you using a guide lid?

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Not using the guide lid, though I did try it instead of the pouches. I found the pouches to be more convenient, but could easily run the guide lid instead.

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Here's pics of the guide lid. There are dedicated sewn in straps on the pack specifically for the guide lid, however, with a short load the straps would slide down the sides of the pack causing the guide lid to slide down and not ride on the top. I fixed it by attaching the guide lid directly to the plastic common loops on the load lifter attachment point, locking it in place with quick clips.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]


[Linked Image]

Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,469
O
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
O
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,469
Is that a manfrotto 290 tripod with outdoorsman head? If it is do you like the tripod?

Dink

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Dink, yes thats the Manfrotto 290. As you can see, its not a compact, and at 54 oz for the tripod only, its not a lightweight either. But for dayhunt who cares? I will gladly sacrifice the size and weight for the stability, which is solid as a rock. Even when fully extended and glassing standing up in strong wind its rock solid. For backpacking I'd go smaller and lighter.

IC B3

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,620
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,620
I could like that setup alot! Congrats! I make due with a much larger Kifaru for all duties, but am thinking strongly of trying a smaller set up about like that.

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Pointer, I ran a Mountain Warrior this year and never could get comfortable with it in the daypack roll. Switched to a smaller size and it makes a huge difference.

Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,469
O
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
O
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 7,469
Originally Posted by ctsmith
Dink, yes thats the Manfrotto 290. As you can see, its not a compact, and at 54 oz for the tripod only, its not a lightweight either. But for dayhunt who cares? I will gladly sacrifice the size and weight for the stability, which is solid as a rock. Even when fully extended and glassing standing up in strong wind its rock solid. For backpacking I'd go smaller and lighter.


Thanks. I have been thinking about buying one.

Dink

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
A
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
A
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
Originally Posted by ctsmith
Here's pics of the guide lid. There are dedicated sewn in straps on the pack specifically for the guide lid, however, with a short load the straps would slide down the sides of the pack causing the guide lid to slide down and not ride on the top. I fixed it by attaching the guide lid directly to the plastic common loops on the load lifter attachment point, locking it in place with quick clips.

[Linked Image]

[Linked Image]

looks like it keeps it pretty tight to the top is there still a way to adjust the straps for length or did you cut them?

[Linked Image]

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
Ackley, I did not cut the dedicated strap on the bag. Thats it in the first pic with the guide lid, the brown strap hanging in front of the shoulder strap. They are easly tucked away beween the bag and frame when not in use.

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
A
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
A
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,123
Ok...my lid comes from Kifaru attached to the common loops also so the straps won't slide off the sides but my bag attaches a little different for the load shelf!

Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
C
ctsmith Offline OP
Campfire Tracker
OP Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,070
On the Tahr, the lid straps can be routed through the common loops but then there will be several more inches of length taken up by the buckles so I opted to attach directly to the common loops to let it ride higher.

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,620
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,620
Originally Posted by ctsmith
Pointer, I ran a Mountain Warrior this year and never could get comfortable with it in the daypack roll. Switched to a smaller size and it makes a huge difference.
i could see that woriing for me as well. Main reason I e stuck with the larger pack is that it works well enough and I'm cheap! Or broke which is kind of the same thing. wink

Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,137
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,137
Nice looking pack system.

I like how the pocket can be placed on the pack.
I have the SpikeCamp It works, I'm wondering about another.

Take care


Randy
NRA
Patriot Life Benefactor





Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 2,180
A
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
A
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 2,180
very cool!!!

I absolutely love all my Kifaru stuff, its the only way to roll IMO.

Thanks for posting the guide lid photos, Ive been thinking of grabbing one but now they have the native lid coming out.

For day hunts Ive been using a Mystery ranch Pintler but Id really like to get a smaller Kifaru pack and ditch the Mystery Ranch.

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
706 members (222Sako, 10gaugemag, 222ND, 16penny, 160user, 12344mag, 75 invisible), 2,716 guests, and 1,362 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,626
Posts18,398,718
Members73,817
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.255s Queries: 15 (0.002s) Memory: 0.8954 MB (Peak: 1.0496 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 15:48:23 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS