Timberghost
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So how many of you guys have the new frame on order? Has anyone actually put their hands on the new one or tried it? Thanks, rob
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The new frame looks real nice, but their bags are still too heavy. I'm happy with my Sky 5900 + XCurve, but I don't think it would take much to shave a pound or more over that setup and draw me back over to Kifaru. I'd like to get a serious pack/frame combo under 4lbs. Still waiting for one of the big boys in the frame market to step up and make a serious minimalist bag to go with their frames. I don't need 20 zippers, pockets, lids and accessories. I've been backpacking out of a simple 60L tube pack with a drawstring or rolltop closure and two water bottle pockets for years. The new ultralight frame + woodsman pack is close, but with this new frame coming out, I'm wondering if Kifaru is going to get serious about the ultralight market and come out with a lighter bag to match. Going to sit tight and see what comes, but if they're sticking with Cordura 500 on everything, that may be a pipe dream.
The new frame looks real nice, but their bags are still too heavy. I'm happy with my Sky 5900 + XCurve, but I don't think it would take much to shave a pound or more over that setup and draw me back over to Kifaru. I'd like to get a serious pack/frame combo under 4lbs. Still waiting for one of the big boys in the frame market to step up and make a serious minimalist bag to go with their frames. I don't need 20 zippers, pockets, lids and accessories. I've been backpacking out of a simple 60L tube pack with a drawstring or rolltop closure and two water bottle pockets for years. The new ultralight frame + woodsman pack is close, but with this new frame coming out, I'm wondering if Kifaru is going to get serious about the ultralight market and come out with a lighter bag to match. Going to sit tight and see what comes, but if they're sticking with Cordura 500 on everything, that may be a pipe dream.
The new frame looks real nice, but their bags are still too heavy. I'm happy with my Sky 5900 + XCurve, but I don't think it would take much to shave a pound or more over that setup and draw me back over to Kifaru. I'd like to get a serious pack/frame combo under 4lbs. Still waiting for one of the big boys in the frame market to step up and make a serious minimalist bag to go with their frames. I don't need 20 zippers, pockets, lids and accessories. I've been backpacking out of a simple 60L tube pack with a drawstring or rolltop closure and two water bottle pockets for years. The new ultralight frame + woodsman pack is close, but with this new frame coming out, I'm wondering if Kifaru is going to get serious about the ultralight market and come out with a lighter bag to match. Going to sit tight and see what comes, but if they're sticking with Cordura 500 on everything, that may be a pipe dream.
The new frame looks real nice, but their bags are still too heavy. I'm happy with my Sky 5900 + XCurve, but I don't think it would take much to shave a pound or more over that setup and draw me back over to Kifaru. I'd like to get a serious pack/frame combo under 4lbs. Still waiting for one of the big boys in the frame market to step up and make a serious minimalist bag to go with their frames. I don't need 20 zippers, pockets, lids and accessories. I've been backpacking out of a simple 60L tube pack with a drawstring or rolltop closure and two water bottle pockets for years. The new ultralight frame + woodsman pack is close, but with this new frame coming out, I'm wondering if Kifaru is going to get serious about the ultralight market and come out with a lighter bag to match. Going to sit tight and see what comes, but if they're sticking with Cordura 500 on everything, that may be a pipe dream.
When looking just at frame weight, Kifaru doesn't include compression straps, load shelf, and buckles like SG does. I was kind of bummed that their new small 24" UL frame was still heavier than the medium SG Evo that included all these and had a fully covered back that won't allow blood to get on the users back while hauling meat. However, it sounds like they're making steps towards lightening things though for ounce counters like myself. SG and SO still appeal more to me at this point. YMMV...
You should buy a KU5200 if you can find one. 2 lbs. 14 ounces.
It’s lighter than what you are asking for and carries just as well as my Bikini frame. The woman uses it during the summer on our backpacking trips. Wish I had the smaller model also.
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