Carrying your 10 Essentials: How do you pack it (Pictures of packs only!)

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Following the Poncho thread, this thread is meant for pictures of packs only. How do you carry your 10 essentials? I used to carry mine in an Eagle Industries Butt Pack with a simple shoulder strap. I've made a major upgrade to a Kifaru Tailgunner and I will never use another small pack other than this one again. I can organize all of my gear in the internal pockets and elastic bands and still have plenty of room left behind. Above all, the strappettes and waist band give me the ultimate in comfort and allow me to move fast. This pack is worth every penny!

Here is what I used for a long time, the Eagle Butt Pack

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And here is my latest pack, the Kifaru Tailgunner

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I was having alot of trouble getting "happy" with my Kit..so I bought a Maxpedition Fatboy..S-type. I hope it comes in by this weekend. I will post pics. Gene
 
It does the job fine for me! If you use the belt attachment it rides steady, however I don't use it. I have the right handed version and sling it over my left shoulder as I am more likely to reach for the water before anything else, and I don't like anything to hang over my right side blocking access to my FB. It holds everything I need it to with room leftover. Everything is mostly easily accessible. I'd say I am more than happy with it.
 
Great. Kevin, I will post pics of it packed ASAP. I have actually been really focusing on the Packs right now..I have 3 external frames and one small daypack. I am really looking for a grab and go..thats why I bought the Maxpedition..I also bought a CamelBack Mule that hasnt come in yet. I hope that it gets here soon. If they dont do it for me..I am going to go with a lumbar pack with straps..similar to your Kifaru..maybe Mountainsmith?
 
The Kifarus are outstanding. I was really impressed with the Scout that mapper66 had on our hike recently.
 
I really like the Kifaru Scout, but I've also been using Maxpedition's Devildog and it's a great pack for your essentials as well...I've used the Pygmy Falcon II for a little more room and it rocks (need to punch a hole in it for a water bladder though).

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My son's:
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My old "get home bag"...I use my OD Scout for hunting as well...
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texastonydobbs said:
I like my Maxpedition Pygamy Falcon II,I prefer the nalgene bottles over bladders

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I used one of those little buggers last weekend on my backpacking trip. I dislike the lack of a hipbelt but I dig the organization.

I like Nalgenes cause they don't take up space. What I don't like is having to stop to drink. I push myself pretty hard and without a hose to drink from I dehydrate myself.

I made a couple simple modifications. I replaced the zipper pulls and I removed the short compression strap and put in a longer one. Now I can actually attach something large to the bottom of the pack using it.

I was gonna do a little review but everything would have got wet and I'm lazy. But this is some of my crap sprawled out.

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I have a Pygmy Falcon II and use a 1L Camelbak "Betterbottle" with the tube extender in one of the pockets. Best of both worlds, I can save on space in the pack and still have a hose to drink from. Works really well and can convert back to a regular bottle in a few seconds. There's a smaller bottle or rain jacket in the other pouch depending on the weather.
 
Great pics guys.... Kev, that Kifaru is sweet. Looks like it stores quite a bit more then the buttpack, and is alot more comfortable. Whats the weight differance like?
 
Here's my Jumbo. Comfortable for day hikes;

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But come winter, my day hikes require a few more accessories, thus the Vulture:

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J williams,

The Kifaru does weigh a bit more but not much more. The weight is not even noticed with the added suspension the should straps and hip belt provide. It does hold more and the Molle attachments allow for carrying extra pouches and straps on the outside.
 
So do you think it would/could be a viable 2-3day pack or would that be stretchin it?

I ask b/c those are a little pricey and I want to be sure if I order me one that it will not be just for basic supplies on short dayhikes and simple overnighters.....

Also, what pouches did you outfit yours with? Are they kifaru brand pouches?

All in all it looks like a bitchin setup, and an extremely agile pack......
 
j williams said:
So do you think it would/could be a viable 2-3day pack or would that be stretchin it?

I ask b/c those are a little pricey and I want to be sure if I order me one that it will not be just for basic supplies on short dayhikes and simple overnighters.....

Also, what pouches did you outfit yours with? Are they kifaru brand pouches?

All in all it looks like a bitchin setup, and an extremely agile pack......
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Jwilliams....I don't know if this helps you at all, but I started this thread about Kifaru a while back after receiving their catalog.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571462&highlight=kifaru


PeACE
Dougo
 
Since last Christmas, I've been using a Camelbak Mule. It's the Tan version with the *trying to think* two liter bladder. It's a great pack, and I'm very sure it could last a good weekend in the bush (2-3 days). I'm able to put everything in it that I can think of, and still have space for a simple set of those boy scout pots and pans that fold up together. All I have to add to it is a tarp, which I'm in the process of getting for a quick shelter.

I have converted the waist strap into a harness for my fleece sleeping bag. It rolls up very tightly, so what I did was attach a caribeaner to the bottom of the pack and just run the straps around the sleeping bag and snap them together at the caribeaner. It makes for a great little "mini-internal frame."

I'm a very happy camper, so to speak, with it. It's done better than I could have hoped for, and I always keep a reel of fishing line in it for those just in case moments. If I don't catch anything to eat, there's always slim jims which guarantees you the shits in an hour when on the trail :D.
 
I have a Kifaru Scout, and a Navigator. They both have pouches from Kifaru and maxpedition hanging off them. You won't find a more comfortable, tough, well thought out pack anywhere, and the molle webbing makes them expandable to your heart's content. I can comfortably carry 100lbs in my navigator (as comfortably as 100lbs can be carried anyway), but my usual load out is 37lbs which feels like nothing in that pack. I have had 20 odd lbs in my Scout without any problems whatsoever.
 
Bushman5 said:
dont have a pic of the contents but here is the pack and a few blades:

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i have that same pack for my vehicle b.o.b.

here is the pack i use the answer the question.it is a BATTLE LAB ASSAULT PACK.i have 3 kifaru packs to compare it too and it is definitely built with more reinforcement meaning it is built more like a tank than the kifaru but not as versatile,but what is.no wait though like the kifaru.really affordable too.the carry strap on one of their packs wraps completely around the pack 360 degrees,crazy.

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here's what i use for extended stays.kifaru zulu w/ e&e pack dock-n-locked
just got the x-ray so no pics yet.

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