Other Systems

Platforms are extremely versatile for loading all sorts of pockets and pouches, each is MOLLE compatible.

Most military pack makers are not up to speed on the latest pack construction and technology, particularly when it comes to the frames and suspensions. With over 23 years of building packs exclusively, Kifaru is adapting this technology to the military packs.
We strongly encourage you to check out the engineering involved in putting together a cutting edge pack - find out WHY our systems provide more comfort, stability and better performance. Please see Ergonomics.

Want more proof? Wander over to our message boards for some opinions, or click here for feedback from current Kifaru pack owners.

Mike Miller, snipershide.com
"both of the Kifaru packs tested rode on my back as if loaded twenty pounds lighter than they actually were....in fact they are the best made and designed packs I have tested to date. They have a money back guarantee if you are unhappy for any reason with the pack. If anything ever fails just return it for no cost replacement or repair. You can be sure to see me using Kifaru in the future. These are packs designed by someone who has "Humped a ruck". "
 

From our hunting message board
Spike Backpack in Afghanistan
From: Renfield
Date: 18 Aug 2002
Time: 13:05:41 -0400

Comments
Greetings! Just wanted to pass on that after hunting black Bears in Canada, Brown Bears in Alaska (both successful), I thought I had really given the pack a workout. Not so. I am back for a few days from Afghanistan where I used the pack in basically a stone age environment. I did use the regular issue pack when moving between major locations, but for the real extreme, I used the Kifaru. I can't supply any pictures at this time as they have to be cleared, but I think folks might find them ultimately interesting. The pack is still holding together and if I can't fit what I need into it, then that means I am trying to carry too much. The GunBearer was a great help, and the chair make many hours of sitting on rough ground a little easier. Fortunately I am with an outfit where we are allowed a bit of latitude in our gear to best fit us to where we are at the time. You did a good job Patrick! The damn thing is worth the money.

Re: Spike Backpack in Afghanistan
From: R&R
Date: 20 Aug 2002
Time: 12:33:40 -0400

Comments
Going lite is a steep learning curve, I believe scouring over sheep hunting gear, both clothing and equipment would be a good lesson for our Military. For the missions you guys are asked to perform these days, you need to be light and self contained and NO EXPENSE SHOULD BE SPARED to see that objective met. ... If we are going to send our guys in harms way we have a duty to arm and equip them with the very best tools available. Good luck and Godspeed to you and your men. R&R

Back from Afghanistan (again)
From: Renfield
Category: Category 1
Date: 07 Dec 2002
Time: 10:49:07 -0500

Comments

Back from another lovely trip to the stone age. My Spike Camp* pack performed perfect as usual. My military, external frame pack, broke at the right suspender. As I had my Kifaru strapped to the pack, I just reversed them and stuffed the Kifaru, then strapped the Alice Pack to the back and rested it on the chair. Using the chair, I was able to tote with no problem. The military camo cover fit over both of them no problemo. The seat is a godsend in rocky ground. I normally use the Kifaru, but as we were making a unit move from one place to another I had to have all my gear with me this time. Also, I found the Kifaru really good to use as a support when trying to sleep on a C-130. People complained they could hear me snoring over the engines even! Good job Patrick.
*Note: the Kifaru Pointman is roughly the equivalent in size of our SpikeCamp hunting pack