Kifaru Stryker vs 22 mag Gen 2

[Millwood21]

I’m looking into purchasing a do it all eastern whitetail frame pack with also the possibility of doing some overnighters out west with it maybe once a year. Seeing what everyones thoughts were with one or the other or if you’ve possibly tried both. I know both packs are pretty new. One thing I like is the 22 mag has side pockets and the Stryker doesn’t. Also looking into the new Exo’s as well as an alternative.

 

[HoytHntr4]

For a do it all my vote would be the stryker. You can use it to haul tree stands and ground blinds easily when you're hunting around home. Then if you want to take it out west there is a ton of options for pockets you can add to it (belt pouches, sherman, grab it, etc...) as well as run a camp bag if you're looking to get a couple nights out of it. I had an Exo before I bought my Kifaru, both are great packs but Kifaru seems like a much more durable pack and better built because of the materials they use

 

[pistolppeettee]

I’m looking into purchasing a do it all eastern whitetail frame pack with also the possibility of doing some overnighters out west with it maybe once a year. Seeing what everyones thoughts were with one or the other or if you’ve possibly tried both. I know both packs are pretty new. One thing I like is the 22 mag has side pockets and the Stryker doesn’t. Also looking into the new Exo’s as well as an alternative.

Recently bought the stryker w/ camp bag and bane. Great setup for over nighters out west. Still making minor setup tweaks but love the versatility and ability to pack out heavy.

 

[Millwood21]

For a do it all my vote would be the stryker. You can use it to haul tree stands and ground blinds easily when you're hunting around home. Then if you want to take it out west there is a ton of options for pockets you can add to it (belt pouches, sherman, grab it, etc...) as well as run a camp bag if you're looking to get a couple nights out of it. I had an Exo before I bought my Kifaru, both are great packs but Kifaru seems like a much more durable pack and better built because of the materials they use

Do you have any photos of your setup?

 

[Millwood21]

Recently bought the stryker w/ camp bag and bane. Great setup for over nighters out west. Still making minor setup tweaks but love the versatility and ability to pack out heavy.

Do you have any photos of the way your running it with the bane.

 

[HoytHntr4]

Do you have any photos of your setup?

This is how I used it this past week for calling coyotes

 

[Millwood21]

Thanks!

 

[HoytHntr4]

Look at the Kifaru Stryker thread a few below this one, there's alot of pictures on there also

 

[pistolppeettee]

Do you have any photos of the way your running it with the bane.

Probably going out this weekend. Will try and remember to take a photo and upload here... stand by!

 

[Millwood21]

Probably going out this weekend. Will try and remember to take a photo and upload here... stand by!

I’ll be waiting! Thanks.

 

[Millwood21]

Anyone else out there have any input on the new k3 1800 to compare to the Stryker?

 

[sveltri]

I have the gen 2 22 mag, if I was in your shoes I would definitely go the stryker route. I really like the 22 mag, I just think for the applications you mentioned the stryker wins out.

 

[Millwood21]

I have the gen 2 22 mag, if I was in your shoes I would definitely go the stryker route. I really like the 22 mag, I just think for the applications you mentioned the stryker wins out.

I’ll probably end up with a Stryker.