I've created a section entitled 'Ultralight Hunting Packs' on Massdrop. If you--like me--are tempted to trade in a not-so-old bikini or duplex for the new hunting frame, but are hesitating before dropping so much cash on another frame, perhaps it might be in our collective interest to pool resources and get a discount on the frame.
In case you're not on Massdrop, here's how they describe themselves: "Massdrop is an online community for enthusiasts that provides people across several communities a place to connect, discuss their favorite products and activities, and buy those products together." Basically, they leverage the purchasing power of a large community of potential buyers to negotiate discounts from manufacturers. All we need to do is vote on whichever frame/pack is of interest. (Voting does not imply a commitment to purchase, by the way; the company decides how many of the products they choose to sell and at what discount.) Once one of the frames reaches 200 votes on Massdrop, they'll reach out to the company that makes the winner (be it Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Kuiu, Mystery Ranch, Hill People Gear, Seek Outside, etc.) with the possibility of a mass purchase. And the more people buy, the steeper the discount. I've bought gear from them at over 50% off. It's a long shot, but maybe it's worth it.
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/ultralight-hunting-packs
In case you're not on Massdrop, here's how they describe themselves: "Massdrop is an online community for enthusiasts that provides people across several communities a place to connect, discuss their favorite products and activities, and buy those products together." Basically, they leverage the purchasing power of a large community of potential buyers to negotiate discounts from manufacturers. All we need to do is vote on whichever frame/pack is of interest. (Voting does not imply a commitment to purchase, by the way; the company decides how many of the products they choose to sell and at what discount.) Once one of the frames reaches 200 votes on Massdrop, they'll reach out to the company that makes the winner (be it Kifaru, Stone Glacier, Kuiu, Mystery Ranch, Hill People Gear, Seek Outside, etc.) with the possibility of a mass purchase. And the more people buy, the steeper the discount. I've bought gear from them at over 50% off. It's a long shot, but maybe it's worth it.
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/ultralight-hunting-packs
