Kifaru Duplex Tactical Frame with a Kuiu 7200 Icon Pro bag Project

[Timberghost]

Dunner, you running the same set up? Have you loaded it up heavy?
Thanks, Rob.

 

[dunner543]

Yes, I just attached it the other day based on SHTF's setup. I had to order a couple of the spare straps from kuiu though to get it finished correctly as I didn't have any straps to use on the bottom. Waiting on them to arrive before I put a heavy load in it to test. I'm using the older generation duplex frame with 24" stays and it works fine.

 

[SHTF]

I did get the Dutch Clips and they work perfect. They dont hold weight at all they are is just to keep the Ghooks in place over the small 3/4 inch strap since I didnt want to modify it. Here are better photos of what I did. It still uses the Ghooks for attaching to the frame and the Ghooks are what holds all the weight.









Thanks that bathroom is 3 weeks now in the making. Took our first shower this morning in it. We where in a 27 by 32 inch shower before just enough room to get in and move around a bit. This is heaven.

 

[Timberghost]

James, moving around in the shower isn't always necessary. Lol.
Post up soon as you get to put some heavy weight in it.

Any leads on where to get some g-hooks? All the sites I visited want 20 dollars each plus shipping.
Everyone figures shipping to Canada has to be 8 times what it's worth.

Keep it together, rob

 

[dunner543]

Ok, that was going to be my plan once my ghooks get here, glad to see it works well. Initially I tried them in place of the ghooks and I wouldn't recommend that.

Rob, I ordered my ghooks on Amazon. Cost was $4-5 with shipping per pair.

 

[dunner543]

ITW G-Hook Waveloc Black 19241-22-21883 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QB81U0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2xKiwb1631VGH

 

[Timberghost]

Dunner, thanks for the link. But Amazon.com won't ship to Canada. Found them on Amazon up here and they are gonna cost me 20 bucks a piece.
Gonna have to keep looking

 

[SHTF]

Dunner, thanks for the link. But Amazon.com won't ship to Canada. Found them on Amazon up here and they are gonna cost me 20 bucks a piece.
Gonna have to keep looking

I will send you some Rob. You can pay just my shipping cost. You just wanting 2? I have plenty I can share. PM me we can work out the details.

 

[jquarnberg]

Has anyone tried an ultra bag? I am wanting to try to the 3000 or 6000.

 

[wyelkhunter]

I have the ultra 6000 mounted to my bikini frame in a very similar way to this.

 

[TxTrapper]

A little off subject, but do you all think a 1" metal three bar like Kifaru has on their pouches for quick connect will fit through a slot on a G hook?

 

[Schmidty]

What about using between pack and frame for load shelf ?


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[Voodoo556]

Ordered a Kifaru frame and put my Kuiu Icon Pro 5200 on it.
Surprised at how easy it was to attach the bag. Thanks in part to the Kifaru having a lot of attachments points/loops etc.
I used the internal lash down straps that came with the Icon bag for the side compression straps and some Dutch clips for the bottom and top attachment points.
I also looped the top lid through the webbing strap that goes between the two Kifaru frame stays and then back on top of the bag. I think this would typically be used for a handle to pick your pack up but I think it will help to take some of the load/stress off the two attachment points on each stay.
I'll try to get some pics.

 

[Voodoo556]

Top attachment with Dutch clips and where I pulled the top lid back over the webbing that runs from frame stay to frame stay. Not sure if this is going to help or necessary but it's a trial and error process right now.



Side compression straps attached to Kifaru loops on frame



Bottom attachment with Dutch clips


Close up of Dutch clip


Bottom - side attachment, again not sure if this is necessary.
Looped the side strap on the waist belt through

 

[GFY]

What frame did you put the 5200 on?

never mind............ sorry I suppose I could have read the thread title a little closer

 

[WhitetailJere]

I know this is an old thread and idea but can this be done with the 2013 icon series of bags?

 

[Voodoo556]

Im not sure what the attachment points are for the '13 Icon series, but my '16 5200 was pretty simple. I would say anything is possible given enough brain power and effort. You might have to buy more buckles or straps or dutch clips but I would bet that you could get it figured out. Whats cool about the Kifaru bags, other than they're just badass and extremely comfortable, is all the attachment options.

 

[16Bore]

Did similar with an Ultra 3000 bag on an Outdorrsmans frame. Pretty sweet set up.