Im going to shoot Kifaru a call and pick their brain, but I was wondering about some opinions on a couple things:
- Would I be stupid to skip the guide lid for now? My trips max out around 5-6 days so far. At 6000ci with the side pockets, I should have no issues having room for anything I am doing. I also would get a couple pockets because I want some some additional storage that is accessed outside the bag, plus I really like how they setup the bag with the pocket for your buttstock of your gun or a bow cam.... One on top of the lid, one on the bottom I was thinking.
I see JPD350's pics above and hes making it work, but he would not be able to strap a gun or bow to the bag, which I would like to do.
- I see the pics on here, but in person, is it nice when compressed? I have 2 bags now, and use my 3200 for day mode now with very little stuff in it and it works great... I appreciate the smaller bag. I sometimes feel larger bags, even if I can strap them tight to compress them get annoying with all the extra material and straps everywhere. They lose some functionality. Any insight? I was hoping to go down to 1 bag with this system.
- Any opinion on what pocket works best for the belt? That small pocket WoodsWalker is using looks great... How does a mini belt pouch compare. Not wondering about specs, but about functionality and any annoyances I wouldnt know without experience.
It looks like you are extending the top anyway... just not as high as you could with the guide lid. Do you know if this gets you more room than the 5000ci Kifaru specs the bag at?
I picked up a frame over Christmas and waited until mid January to order my pack. This being my first large Kifaru purchase I wanted to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. I got a lot of help from forum members on here before I pulled the trigger on this pack. My Reckoning came in the mail last weekend along with a guide lid and some pullouts. I haven't had the time to load it up and hike with it, but there is no doubt it will handle everything I can throw at it.
Daypack mode
Half full
Packed full (except for the side pockets)
One thing I did with mine was move the auto lock buckle on the vertical straps to the bottom next to the Kclip. Then I added the extra male buckles from the guide lid to the top of the vertical straps on the pack. This allows me to keep the guide lid and folded top of the pack secure at the same time.
Attaching the middle strap over the top of the guide lid in day pack mode really secures everything close to my back.
If anyone has any questions or specific pictures they would want to see let me know.
My Reckoning with Tactical frame arrived today. I haven't had time to take it out yet but I love the ranger green color.
Planning on some short training hikes this weekend. I will try to post some pictures and a my thoughts later.
I just wanted to revive this tread a bit.
That's a great idea micus! That guide lid would even protect the rifle/scope while it is all strapped in. I was thinking about buying a gunbearer rather than a pocket for carrying a rifle just for the height adjustment. A grab-it would be more versatile than that I would think. Can you still use the grab handle at the bottom of the pack with a grab-it installed?
I think you'll love it! Kind of amazes me how well it'll work in day mode, at least how I run mine. On this recent hunt, our guides were about beside themselves when I showed up with it as a carry on (and looking like a small pack) then packed it with 5 days worth of gear and had much more room to spare. Let us know what you think though!
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Camera/Digiscoping Gear and Reckoning pack - YouTubeI'd like to watch the review from Jordan does anyone have the link?
Im so close to pulling the trigger. That green / coyote combo is so sexy. Id really like to see just how much stuff can be crammed into the main bag....without the use of guide lid or pockets attached to the pack. Id like to keep the pack as streamlined and light as possible if it will carry everything I need.
if you don't mind that would be great. Id like to see how full the pack gets with food, shelter, quilt, water filter, kill kit, binos, spotter, ammo, etc. Just to see how much will fit inside the bag. Id like to use the side pockets only if absolutely necessary. The only thing In plan on using them for is the center pole for my tipi.