thinhorn_AK
"DADDY"
Hello,
I guess its my turn for a "buy once, cry once" thread. Im ready to finally purchase a brand new kifaru set up (probably a lost park parka as well), and Id like any advice/tips anybody has to offer. Im really only interested in Kifaru, I know EXO, Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch all make good stuff but Ive wanted a new Kifaru for so long that I know id be disappointed if I bought anything other than that.
For the past several years, the 2 packs Ive used the most are an Osprey Silouhette and a barneys hunter frame pack. The Osprey is good for backpacking with ~40lbs or so but its not great for me when I really load it up (and its like 15 years old). The /barneys frame pack is awesome and Im not getting rid of it but Im looking for something different now.
Im 6'4 so Im pretty sure Ill want a 26" frame. I also think Ill get the Tactical frame, I watched the Video and I like the idea of having a bit more stiffness and a couple more attachment points for just plain hauling when not using a bag.
Now I guess my big question is Which bag??? Im thinking either the DT1 or the new Fulcrum, I want a big bag but also want to be able to pack it down when Im not using it fully loaded, the use for this will be hunting Dall Sheep, Moose, Caribou and Blacktails. I also may hunt Elk again in the future down in NM with my dad at some point.
I also plan to use this pack for backpacking, as well as general training (loading it up and hiking for fitness).
SO what would you do??? DT1 or Fulcrum??? As for color, Coyote or Ranger Green? Im not really all that interested in camo for packs, Id prefer a solid color.
All advice is welcome, thanks!!!
I guess its my turn for a "buy once, cry once" thread. Im ready to finally purchase a brand new kifaru set up (probably a lost park parka as well), and Id like any advice/tips anybody has to offer. Im really only interested in Kifaru, I know EXO, Stone Glacier, Mystery Ranch all make good stuff but Ive wanted a new Kifaru for so long that I know id be disappointed if I bought anything other than that.
For the past several years, the 2 packs Ive used the most are an Osprey Silouhette and a barneys hunter frame pack. The Osprey is good for backpacking with ~40lbs or so but its not great for me when I really load it up (and its like 15 years old). The /barneys frame pack is awesome and Im not getting rid of it but Im looking for something different now.
Im 6'4 so Im pretty sure Ill want a 26" frame. I also think Ill get the Tactical frame, I watched the Video and I like the idea of having a bit more stiffness and a couple more attachment points for just plain hauling when not using a bag.
Now I guess my big question is Which bag??? Im thinking either the DT1 or the new Fulcrum, I want a big bag but also want to be able to pack it down when Im not using it fully loaded, the use for this will be hunting Dall Sheep, Moose, Caribou and Blacktails. I also may hunt Elk again in the future down in NM with my dad at some point.
I also plan to use this pack for backpacking, as well as general training (loading it up and hiking for fitness).
SO what would you do??? DT1 or Fulcrum??? As for color, Coyote or Ranger Green? Im not really all that interested in camo for packs, Id prefer a solid color.
All advice is welcome, thanks!!!