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    New promaster XC-M

    Ran across this old thread. Ditto @Pronghunter. I’ve used the Promaster 525C with an 85mm spotter for a number of years and it performs just fine. I bought a smaller Manfrotto pan head for it as I prefer a pan head for my spotter vs. the factory ball head. I most typically use it while seated...
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    HPG prairie belt on kifaru frame?? Does it work??

    Thanks for sharing @Kentucky. "Very minimal permanent modification" is right! Keep us apprised of how that setup handles a load (weight bearing, any barreling, etc.). I've never had the HPG Prairie Belt to know how it works but have liked the design and customizability in terms of options for...
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    HPG prairie belt on kifaru frame?? Does it work??

    Thanks @Kentucky. That’s appreciated!
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    Ideas to prevent belt slip

    @madcalfe thank you!
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    Ideas to prevent belt slip

    @madcalfe Really intrigued by your solution here, thanks for sharing. I may consider this for reviving a Kifaru belt that's compressed and gotten tired. Curious how you navigated the stitching where I believed it to be sewn through the foam in several places. Just use a seam ripper and then have...
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    HPG prairie belt on kifaru frame?? Does it work??

    Pieces of information shared recently included that the new Kifaru belts will be compatible with the Duplex along with a resizing to better accommodate those of us in-betweeners. They won't be available initially. High hopes this comes sooner than later as I need a couple new belts. Of current...
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    New Packs from Kifaru 2024

    100%. Compromise and balance in the pro-con analysis.
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    New Packs from Kifaru 2024

    @deadwolf I couldn't agree with this more. Don't forget durability in this conversation, too. Some stated "low weight" pack doesn't do much good if there's a failure. I have a former daypack that I used to love. It was a higher-end brand that will remain nameless. It was a great pack...right up...
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    Anybody actually use the Kifaru large belt pouch on their belt?

    @WildNevada I’ve used each size Kifaru pouch on the belt itself. Small and medium are ideal. Large does work but falls pretty low below the belt. Out of all 4 sizes…don’t forget the utilitarian Mini…I definitely use medium most frequently because it falls basically even with the bottom of the...
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    Best GPS Handheld for hunting?

    @cueva Really depends on personal preference, where you intend to hunt, and how you're planning to use the device. I personally prefer a dedicated device and not being phone-dependent, especially on my off-grid Western hunts. I primarily use a map and compass to navigate and utilize the GPS as...
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    Down booties

    The North Face Nuptse Booties are decently warm and have a proper sole for being able to use around camp. I have a 700 fill pair, but looks like they are now 550 fill (so I can't speak to their performance, specifically). As with everything there's a pro-con to adding kit into your pack. I make...
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    HPG prairie belt on kifaru frame?? Does it work??

    @doncarpenter Tracking on this concept, but like @Kentucky don't have an HPG belt on hand to refer to. Do you (or anyone) have photos to show? Some time ago HPG in a conversation stated this wouldn't work when exploring this idea. Curious how well heavy loads would transfer and overall...
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    Where can I buy these pack clips/hardware??

    @go4thegusto Most army surplus stores carry them if you happen to have one close or know you're gonna be near one along route of any travels. The one close to me usually has a variety of colors.
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    Sold Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Max

    @Brianc74 R-value on these is 6.9.
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    Kifaru Belt Sizing Question

    @LeftOverChicken In the same boat as you…and I suspect a ton of people out there built our way. Unfortunately it’s a no-mans-land scenario because the answer lies in the total load in your pack. For comfort I personally prefer the Large. It wraps around the iliac crest and a bit further fully...
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    Kifaru 22" frame - lift?

    @from_up_north If you manage your expectations as a hauler, the Minikeg will work as more of a day/trail pack for you. I use it as a carry on regularly but always take the belt off so it's less bulk and conspicuous on size—Minikeg comes with straps to be able to run beltless. As @Marble stated...
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    Kifaru 22" frame - lift?

    Effectively no lift with a 22" frame for the torso length you state. I have a 20+" torso and get lots of lift with a Kirafu 26" external frame. I also have a Minikeg and get a modicum of lift with lighter weights. Anything heavy and no lift—the lifters become stabilizers. That stated, the...
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    Bane straps?

    Kifaru Bane with upgraded straps — Hill People Gear (HPG) harness There's been lots of talk on upgrades to the Kifaru Bane shoulder straps. The Bane was designed as a lid that could be quickly detached to function as a stand alone stalking pack, though many of us like the idea of the Bane as a...
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    Kifaru 14'r vs mini keg

    When I fly with the Minikeg I take the belt off. Included with the Minikeg are straps with 3-bar sliders that allow the pack to be worn without the belt. This makes it easier for getting in-out of the overhead, and also makes the pack less conspicuous for any over jealous/discriminating gate...
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    Kifaru Minikeg vs Shape Charge

    I don't have a Shape Charge, but I do have a Minikeg. It's probably the pack I wear most often out of everything in my bag collection.The benefit is really in the suspension; it's the Duplex suspension from Kifaru's frame but on an internal frame bag. I find myself wanting the Shape Charge for...

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