Dyneema pack for kifaru ultra light frame

[Elkangle]

Just putting it out there

Looking for someone to build me a custom dyneema pack to slap on a kifaru ultralight frame....standard drybag design with stretch pockets...looking for 3k & 6k cubic inch packs

My next option is to cannibalize a 300$ hiking pack so shoot me a pm if this is a project your interested in.

Thanks

 

[ericacymcdonald]

Check out zpacks, think they have others too. No pockets but it'd probably be cheaper to have those added then have the entire thing made https://zpacks.com/products/airplane-case

 

[AK Troutbum]

IDK if this is anything that you'd be interested in or not, but several years ago I bought a Zpacks Airplane bag, took it to a local tent manufacture and had modified with straps sewn on it to mimic a Stone Glacier bag. My son used it for his pack on his first sheep hunt and it worked out great. It only cost $65 for the bag and the shop didn't charge me for the work because I've had a fair amount of work done there and it wasn't a big deal for them (took them about 30 min. to complete). So, in the end, I had a roll top drybag that was about the same size as a 5900 ci bag, only weighed a hair over 4 oz. and cost about $75 with shipping and some DCF tape to go over all the stitching and maintain its waterproofness.

Airplane Case

Zpacks Offers the Best Lightweight Backpacking Gear: The Ultralight Airplane Travel Case is the perfect travel addition for the jet setting adventurer. Simply throw your pack inside to protect it all the way to your destination. Your belt and straps will be stuff safely inside to give you peace...

zpacks.com

 

[Elkangle]

I have a few zpack bag liners that I could toss in a load sling, but I really want the stretch pockets on the side and front

The idea is to shave some weight for areas brush isnt an issue on summer/winter scouting trips.....I run an exo 6400 on the kifaru frame and I enjoy the design alot...its pretty much the same design as majority of ul hiking packs and for good reason..idk what ever I can do to justify packing a btx 115

The PBD trailpack60 is the pack I might buy as it's designed already to attach to a hard frame so has all the attachment points needed....but it sure seems like a waist to get a full pack and destroy it just for the bag

 

[mactastic]

Zimmerbuilt works with X-Pac and dyneema. Here's aan X-Pac custom bag on a bikini frame. https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/80607/

 

[mactastic]

Link to custom bag page to see what kind of options you can get.

Custom BackPacks

My custom packs allow you to decide what features and options you want your pack to have. You get to select the volume, pocket setup and material you want your pack to have. Below are some examples...

www.zimmerbuilt.com

 

[Elkangle]

Aww Zimmer built....I knew I was missing one


I got the pbd bag and it nearly fits perfect...I need a small loop adjustment but it basically bolts right on....decent lay out so far but going to spend some time with it....kinda cool to shave that much weight off...feel like I'm packing my spotter for free now

 

[cubdriver84d]

Aww Zimmer built....I knew I was missing one


I got the pbd bag and it nearly fits perfect...I need a small loop adjustment but it basically bolts right on....decent lay out so far but going to spend some time with it....kinda cool to shave that much weight off...feel like I'm packing my spotter for free now

Were you able to get just the bag or did you have to order the whole deal?

 

[Elkangle]

I was able to order just the bag, 225

 

[Rufus]

Hey Elkangle
This is a very interesting idea. Any chance you could share some photos of the setup and how it attaches? Thanks-Rufus

 

[Elkangle]

Will do, once I get it set il get some pics up...I think realistically contacting the Zimmer built fella about 8 months in advance would be the best option but with some very small modifications this will work just fine

 

[Elkangle]

Haven't spent much time on this project but this is what I got so far...need one for sure tab loop sewn on..haven't committed so haven't cut the shoulder straps off the PBD pack yet

Getting the btx 115 soon so will need to reconfigure...thinking I'd like to direct mount the marsupial case to the frame and then have this bag over the top...just brain storming..

It's really hard to beat the exo 6400 set up

 

[asmxxiv]

Any info on how noisy Dyneema and X pac are in the field?