kifaru pack and frame for sale

Retterath

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Highlander duplex hunting frame size med belt and i think they are 26" stays. $325 shipped
Highlander timberline 1 bag with extra compression straps. $325 shipped
Highlander waterbottle pouch. $28 shipped i can respond to texts a lot faster than pm's 605-850-471five



 
Bonecollector

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I narrowed my choices down to the Kifaru Reckoning back and the Exo 5500. Based on my personal needs and what extras would be needed, the Kifaru was cheaper by $60 under Exo. Keep in mind, I'm a minimalist and this was based on my personal needs.
Let me know if anyone has any questions. It took me about 4 months to decide based on my research, so to say I'm well versed on the subject is an understatement. :) Well, that am I'm cheap so it took a lot of self convincing. I hope I'm packing my first elk this fall!
 
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Bonecollector said:
I narrowed my choices down to the Kifaru Reckoning back and the Exo 5500. Based on my personal needs and what extras would be needed, the Kifaru was cheaper by $60 under Exo. Keep in mind, I'm a minimalist and this was based on my personal needs.
Let me know if anyone has any questions. It took me about 4 months to decide based on my research, so to say I'm well versed on the subject is an understatement. :) Well, that am I'm cheap so it took a lot of self convincing. I hope I'm packing my first elk this fall!
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Make sure you load it up heavy and put on some miles so you know if its adjusted right for you. There are a lot of adjustments that can be done so make sure you have it all adjusted right before you go after elk. They do a very good job of having it all set up for your size when you get it cause I'm sure they needed weight and height and base the shoulder straps off of that. The accessories for add ones are so nice to add if needed and different things you can do with these packs. They carry awesome with heavy loads. My bear I packed out last year was a little rough cause I didn't have everything adjusted correctly but for the elk,deer and antelope I packed out last year, it was a dream.
 
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I can totally relate with the kids. lol
This was my first high-end pack purchase. I did not purchase many accessories for my liking, thus Bag/Frame & 2 pockets (one for rifle/bow holder down center of pack) and one for hip) Not that it wasn't expensive, but I was a few hundred less than those drinking the kool-aid that think they need all the options that they will never use as they venture 1/2 from the road... on a 4-wheeler. :)
By the time most of those guys are done loading up the pack/frame with accessories, they have a 10lb+ pack. I don't care how comfortable a pack is (and they are), I still don't WANT to carry any unnecessary weight, unless it measured in inches, not pounds. :)
My pack is 6lb empty. I cut 5lbs off my really old Cabela's pack/frame and picked up a much more comfortable tool. This was the final piece of my equipment. I am now packing 42lb + water/weapon for a 6 day adventure. If I have a partner, I am -3lb lighter.
 
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CoHiCntry

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I have a 24" duplex and an EMR 2 bag with a guide lid. Medium belt pouch on one side of the belt and a mini belt pouch & water bottle holder on the other side of the belt. Also a KCT holster under the medium belt pouch.

I also run a cargo panel with two large belt pouches attached for day hunting. I've run an Eberlestock gun scabbard under the cargo panel for my muzzleloader sometimes too. This is how I usually run my pack since most of my hunting is day hunting. I really like this set up and it makes carrying an animal out pretty slick. I can add the guide lid for a little extra room if needed but don't routinely do that.

I don't do a lot of backpack hunting so the actual bag doesn't get used as much as the cargo panel set up. I use the bag mostly in the summer when I do a lot of backpacking. I'm not gonna say how much all this cost. I might be drinking the Kool aid! Lol!
 
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Slugz said:
Cool thanks....Last kid leaves the house this summer so my food bill should go down 150% per month!!! I'm socking that away! :)
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Not sure if you're on Rokslide or not but if your patient you can probably find what you're looking for over there in the classifieds. There's always guys selling Kifaru stuff over there to get something new or different. Although the resell value is crazy on Kifaru stuff. You might not save a ton but you can save a little.
 
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Retterath said:
Rokslide always had kifaru stuff on there but it usually don't last long.
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That's for sure! Bags and frames might stick around for awhile but small accessories, pockets & pouches get snapped up quick, sometimes within minutes!

I forgot to mention I also recently bought a new Kifaru 14er for summer day hikes, scouting, and well... for climbing 14ers. Haven't got to use it yet so can't give any reports. Mainly bringing it up to say they have some smaller daypacks too.

Brady... sorry for hijacking your classified ad! Maybe the bumps will help with your sale ;)
 
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