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Access.
Rugged simplicity with absolutely no zippers and a simple drawcord closure. The top opening is very spacious, making it very easy to load and unload. Top loading access allows you to quickly load and compress while packing.
Volume.
A top loader is more difficult and costly to build, but we went that direction because a top loader has the capability of being massively overloaded if absolutely, positively necessary due to combat conditions. We gave the Zulu an over-the-top strap just for this scenario. Same on the bottom. We designed extra long lid straps that completely span the bottom of the Zulu just in case you must lash something there, and made sure that something could even be quite large. There are guides to keep whatever it is isolated down there too.
The Zulu will swallow even a large sleeping bag. In short, the Zulu is capable of toting a LOT of gear.
Sometimes, less is more, so we made certain the Zulu will compress very small - small enough, in fact, to piggyback onto a larger pack.
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Omni Belt Waistbelts
The Zulu comes standard without a waistbelt, and is designed to ride above a buttpack or belt rig. It can drop into your lumbar region for comfort/stability if desired by lengthening the shoulder straps.
Add one of our four optional waistbelts, and you can carry heavy loads with a new dimension of comfort and stability.
They install and remove belts in a flash, and will be sized to your waist. These belts are very, very comfortable but very low profile.
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Extreme Top Lid (XTL) .
Like our traditional top lid, the XTL compresses, shrinks and stabilizes the entire top of your pack. But, this upgrade includes unheard of multifunctional capabilities and extreme modularity, it is totally MOLLE compatible - so you can add loads of pockets - inside and out. Add our shoulder sling (included) and the XTL turns into fully featured GO Bag.
Weight: 19 oz.
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Summary: In our humble opinion, there has never been an all-purpose combat ruck that approaches the Zulu. It has been a heart/soul task designing it. This is just the beginning for the Zulu series options. Eventually, we will be offering optional shoulder straps, optional top lids, and some new pockets designed to work well on the Zulu. It will be a virtual "Build a Bag" concept. We think you'll appreciate the effort.
Like the looks of this Zulu, but need to haul even more stuff?
Check out our new ZXR - Zulu Extreme Ruck
Zulu Base Price: $272.00 (add 10% for Specialty Colors)
IMPORTANT: Delivery Time & Measurements
Individual orders: this item is built to order, and may take from 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.
Unit orders: please call - we can make arrangements!
"The Kifaru Zulu has become my all-time favorite ruck. In particular, I love the ability of the pack to expand to my needs. On this particular hike, I was able to cinch down the straps and have a compact “3 Day Pack” style ruck that wasn’t too large to be left behind... The expandable draft collar provides upwards of 1000 cubic inches more of capacity that is greatly needed when carrying extra bulky colder weather gear or group supplies such as large cooking pots or area tarps...
By the end of my day hike, I noticed no hot spots or wear marks on my shoulders or hips. Wearing only a lightweight half-zip top and moving fast to keep warm, the pack never once rode up on me or became uncomfortable. One interesting design feature intended for the battlefield proved useful in my woods romping. The pack has quick release shoulder straps in case a soldier must ditch it and fight.....
I have thought about whether or not the price of a quality pack and slightly added weight is worth it and I can say wholeheartedly it is. For the quality of this pack and the excellent design, I’m willing to pay a bit more and shoulder (sorry for the bad pun) the weight. Military designed packs don’t look civilian, are slightly heavier and may appear ugly to some but they are built as tough as nails. In my commercial and recreation use of this pack, I can easily see it outlasting me. For the woodsbum and outdoors enthusiast alike, it will be a great addition in their outdoors gear. I view a pack as a way of carrying your life on your back in the wilderness. I also see packs in the same light as a car or truck since both carry cargo. Combining these two thoughts together one can view the Kifaru Zulu as a rugged yet refined American made sport utility vehicle with an iron-clad guarantee. A guarantee against any flaws or defects and a guarantee to help you “expand the outback” as Kifaru says and unleash your inner Woods Monkey.
See more of the Woods Monkey review here.
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