gelton
WKR
I cut everything the op cut out except the snow collar pretty much as soon as I got it. Still can't bring myself to cut out the collar though.
Nicely done sir! I recently put my lowly USMC ILBE pack on a similar diet and lost 2.4 lbs. Went from around low 10 lbs. to upper 7 lbs. Well worth it, and good practice for down the road when I can afford a Kifaru.
i feel like m the only one who hasnt cut up my kifaru. i may break down and cut out the sleeping bag divider ive never used
Agreed - I saw absolutely no use for the fanny pack straps on the longhunter but the gains from trimming the small stuff off the main bag seem to be so minor its not worth the hassle. Granted I only have a BT2 bag and the nomad so there is not a ton of "fat" on either.I have hacked up a few longhunter lids, but other than that I just can't bring myself to do much more.
Could I see a picture or two or your modified lid? Curious what all you did. Thanks
Could I see a picture or two or your modified lid? Curious what all you did. Thanks
I use a Kifaru hanging meat bag to keep the load from sagging (hangs in front of the water bladder pouch on the DT1).
Hmm. I may just keep my sleeping bag divider and haul meat with dry bags. Probably weights about the same and maybe just cut the snow collar.
I just cinch the bottom half up as tight as it will go to keep anything from going to low.