With my Kifaru packs, I've preferred the 500D fabric over the 1000D --- I like that it is not as stiff. I can't speak to the waterproofness, though.
I don't know if it holds for the Cordura fabrics, but Kevin at Seek Outside has mentioned that in the standardized Tabor abrasion tests (Taber...
There was a recent thread discussing how to make a Kifaru Duplex frame with adjustable height, and someone mentioned Seek Outside/Paradox packs have this capability. sneek-ee also posted some updated pictures of his Seek Outside pack (the cougar picture is awesome) --- check it out...
I'm trying to streamline my gear, so I have the following items for sale. Please note that I'm located in Canada, but prices are in US dollars and include shipping by a tracked parcel service (Canada Post and US Postal Service). Since these items are US-made, they should be exempt from duties...
I'm trying to streamline my gear, so I have the following items for sale. Please note that I'm located in Canada, but prices are in US dollars and include shipping by a tracked parcel service (Canada Post and US Postal Service). Since these items are US-made, they should be exempt from duties...
Fortunately, I have an MSR Hubba Hubba NX that would work well, too... so I may very well end up using that. I'll still need to solve the sleeping bag issue, though. It is pretty amazing how soaked you get just walking through the salal and ferns, even after the rain has stopped. I figure the...
Oh yes, I know that well enough! Some of last year's day hunts left me soaked to the bone and the goretex shell/bibs didn't do much, if anything, to help. I've switched over to HH Impertech rain gear at the expense of weight and breathability (not that goretex with a soaked outer shell breaths...
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll put down back on the list of possibilities and check out the recommendation on the Montbell.
The Woobie that was on the exchange a couple of a days ago also got me curious --- would a Woobie or Doobie make a reasonable loose-type quilt in a bivy, or is that...
Hi all,
To be honest, I'm very new to backpacking and camping in general, but I've been slowly building up my kit and now feel that I want to start spending some nights in the woods to learn the skills and prepare for the 2017 blacktail season.
For shelter, I have a megatarp and medium ti...
So now that I added "patent" to my searches for info, I found the reference from Aron to the infringement claim:
What happened to the Mountain Rambler?
The possible patent infringement is something I hadn't thought about --- if that's true, I can probably guess the competitor. That would certainly be a good reason for it being removed. I've only been following Kifaru's products for a couple of years, but it seems like they've really ramped up...
Hey all,
I remember there was a lot of interest when the Rambler was first announced, especially around the integrated load shelf and scabbard. I bought one as my first Kifaru pack and was very happy with it, but I wanted a lighter and simpler bag, so I switched over to the Tahr in 500D. I...
Thanks for the info, guys. I no longer feel like a fool for having sold my spare aluminum duplex stays but a couple of weeks ago.
It's good to know, as well, about the size difference. When I received my Late Season, which I believe is the latest model, I was surprised by the amount of room...
Hi all,
I've been researching my latest new-to-me pack, which is a Kifaru Late Season, and in this process, I've learned that there have been several models of Late Seasons over the years:
- original (G1) Late Season (I think this was the one that was black with the fleece camo/blaze orange...
Hi all,
I would like to install a stove jack on my Seek Outside BT2. Unfortunately, being in Canada it's a little problematic to ship my BT2 back to Seek Outside for a factory installation. As a result, I'm looking to purchase a jack and install it myself.
I could order one from SO, but Bear...
I'm interested in purchasing a 6 or 8 person tipi with stove jack. Something along the lines of a Kifaru or Seek Outside tipi would be perfect. Must be in good condition.
I'd prefer to purchase from within Canada, if possible. Payment by PayPal, EMT, or Money Order ready to go.
Thanks!