New pack decision

[buglebrush]

Unless you are over 6' 2" and like a stiff feel to your pack I would definitely go with the new Exo.  Really tall or big guys usually prefer Kifaru among my buddies, but us average sized 6' 190 guys all prefer Exo.

[3dvapor]

Kifaru definitely more comfortable but what is up with not adding interior pockets.  I also having trouble finding true weight of kifaru pack and frame combos.  The timberline seems to have outside pockets anyway.

[dyhardhuntr]

Unless you are over 6' 2" and like a stiff feel to your pack I would definitely go with the new Exo.  Really tall or big guys usually prefer Kifaru among my buddies, but us average sized 6' 190 guys all prefer Exo.

I'm actually right at 6'2". Tall and skinny with bony hips . I need a good waist belt just for that reason. I'm not planning on hauling any 100+ loads anyway.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Kifaru definitely more comfortable but what is up with not adding interior pockets.  I also having trouble finding true weight of kifaru pack and frame combos.  The timberline seems to have outside pockets anyway.

Some guys like all those pockets, some don't.

I would go crazy with the amount of pockets say the Icon Pro 7200 has.

Plus it adds unnecessary weight when you start adding all that pocket and zipper material.

If you must have interior pockets, grab some pullouts.




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[couesbitten]

I have read of Kifaru packs taking on water in rainy conditions and specifically on the west side.  One hundred percent vote for Stone Glacier.  It press downs to nothing if you desire.  Speaking of Sky Talus 6900.

Unless you have a rain cover over your pack, they're all going to take on water.  All of them compress down to almost nothing when necessary.

[Ironhead]

Unless you are over 6' 2" and like a stiff feel to your pack I would definitely go with the new Exo.  Really tall or big guys usually prefer Kifaru among my buddies, but us average sized 6' 190 guys all prefer Exo.

I'm actually right at 6'2". Tall and skinny with bony hips . I need a good waist belt just for that reason. I'm not planning on hauling any 100+ loads anyway.

Check out the Stone Glacier Sky 5900 with the Xcurve frame. The Xcurve has two hip adjustment buckles that may help bony hips.

[huntnfmly]

I know dropping that much coin for a pack is tough I avoided it for as long as I could trying different Packs but finally pulled the trigger us backpack ahalics have to stick together 😆
The belt is seriously the most comfortable one I've had I'm sure the other high end ones are good too.but after adjusting the shoulder straps and belt it seriously fits like a glove.
Look at rockslide classifieds they have a few kifaru over there now and could save you some money that's where I got mine good luck with your decision

[dyhardhuntr]

Thanks for the heads up huntnfmly I'll have to check it out! After watching the kifaru reckoning video I'm really digging on that pack. I may just be ordering it soon!

[bearpaw]

I know dropping that much coin for a pack is tough I avoided it for as long as I could trying different Packs but finally pulled the trigger us backpack ahalics have to stick together 😆
The belt is seriously the most comfortable one I've had I'm sure the other high end ones are good too.but after adjusting the shoulder straps and belt it seriously fits like a glove.
Look at rockslide classifieds they have a few kifaru over there now and could save you some money that's where I got mine good luck with your decision

Do you have any idea why there are kifarus for sale, are they buying a different brand?

[92xj]

I know dropping that much coin for a pack is tough I avoided it for as long as I could trying different Packs but finally pulled the trigger us backpack ahalics have to stick together 😆
The belt is seriously the most comfortable one I've had I'm sure the other high end ones are good too.but after adjusting the shoulder straps and belt it seriously fits like a glove.
Look at rockslide classifieds they have a few kifaru over there now and could save you some money that's where I got mine good luck with your decision

Do you have any idea why there are kifarus for sale, are they buying a different brand?

Kifaru folks are like new bow buyer folks, they buy them, sell them a month later and then buy a different size or color option, sadly, I know this personally. I bought a brand new one last fall, a 24" and just sold it and ordered a 26" just to try something new this year, I had zero need to switch or sell, but I did and I am loving the new frame. It would take an act of God to get me out of a kifaru now that I've had one and packed out 3 elk and countless 50 pound bags.

[bearpaw]

I know dropping that much coin for a pack is tough I avoided it for as long as I could trying different Packs but finally pulled the trigger us backpack ahalics have to stick together 😆
The belt is seriously the most comfortable one I've had I'm sure the other high end ones are good too.but after adjusting the shoulder straps and belt it seriously fits like a glove.
Look at rockslide classifieds they have a few kifaru over there now and could save you some money that's where I got mine good luck with your decision

Do you have any idea why there are kifarus for sale, are they buying a different brand?

Kifaru folks are like new bow buyer folks, they buy them, sell them a month later and then buy a different size or color option, sadly, I know this personally. I bought a brand new one last fall, a 24" and just sold it and ordered a 26" just to try something new this year, I had zero need to switch or sell, but I did and I am loving the new frame. It would take an act of God to get me out of a kifaru now that I've had one and packed out 3 elk and countless 50 pound bags.

thx 

[huntnfmly]

Exactly what 92xj said

[coop2424]

Exactly what 92xj said

I think this is true and grass is always greener with each new pack they come out with.  I think once you find the right setup for your hunting and body type you then don't want to change anything br use the heck out of it. 

[buglebrush]

I know dropping that much coin for a pack is tough I avoided it for as long as I could trying different Packs but finally pulled the trigger us backpack ahalics have to stick together 😆
The belt is seriously the most comfortable one I've had I'm sure the other high end ones are good too.but after adjusting the shoulder straps and belt it seriously fits like a glove.
Look at rockslide classifieds they have a few kifaru over there now and could save you some money that's where I got mine good luck with your decision

Do you have any idea why there are kifarus for sale, are they buying a different brand?

Really depends on your body type.  Some of my buddies sold their Kifaru for EXO.   Packs are similar to boots.  You may prefer what others don't. 

[haugenna]

Can't say enough good things about the stone glacier and the owner Kurt.  Go on YouTube and watch his videos.