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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: kenbell27 on January 16, 2014, 08:06:50 PM

Title: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: kenbell27 on January 16, 2014, 08:06:50 PM: Kuiu has their icon 7000 in slate/ grey with the 2013 frame and 2012 suspension in their outlet for 299.99. Looks like a great deal for people that did not want to spend 549.00 and were on the edge.
Title: Re: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: rosscrazyelk on January 16, 2014, 08:45:18 PM: Looks like a great deal.. I am in the market for a pack. so hard to choose. Kuiu, Kirafu, Mystery ranch, Stone glacier and on and on
Title: Re: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: RIVERRAT on January 17, 2014, 07:26:55 PM: Be sure to look at the "Tenzing" packs as well.
Title: Re: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: 7mag. on January 17, 2014, 11:52:54 PM: If you plan on hauling weight, you better look further than Kuiu, and especially Tenzing. The Kuiu packs have been breaking the frames, and the Tenzings, have been coming apart with weight.
Title: Re: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: trophyhunt on January 17, 2014, 11:55:55 PM: Quote from: 7mag. on January 17, 2014, 11:52:54 PM
If you plan on hauling weight, you better look further than Kuiu, and especially Tenzing. The Kuiu packs have been breaking the frames, and the Tenzings, have been coming apart with weight.
what brand do you recommend?
Title: Re: Kuiu icon 7000
Post by: 7mag. on January 18, 2014, 12:57:12 AM: Quote from: trophyhunt on January 17, 2014, 11:55:55 PM
Quote from: 7mag. on January 17, 2014, 11:52:54 PM
If you plan on hauling weight, you better look further than Kuiu, and especially Tenzing. The Kuiu packs have been breaking the frames, and the Tenzings, have been coming apart with weight.
what brand do you recommend?

Unfortunately, you have to spend some money. Stone Glacier has gotten great reviews, and is very minimalist and light weight. I have a Mystery Ranch that I like. It is well made, and handles weight well, but it is rather heavy. I just ordered a Kifaru. Well made and great customer service. About a six week turn around, because they make each pack to order. Pretty much known as the top of the line, but a little more pricey. A big investment, but if you are serious about backpack hunting, a good pack makes a huge difference when you're packing out your camp and meat.