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Engineering & Ergonomics: for three decades , we've specialized in crafting a rhino-tough pack that provides the most intelligently engineered load bearing system ever built - small pack or large. The bottom line? More comfort, longevity and efficiency in the field.
The System: our entire product line functions as a System - fully integrating each pack with another to maximize your versatility and ability to customize your pack for your mission at hand.
Pack Families : we classify our packs by suspension design rather than volume, letting you optimize for your mission needs.

  

Crafting a low profile, comfortable suspension system.

Unparalleled Fit, Unparalleled Load Control.
After more than two decades of pack building, we've learned to strategically integrate load and human. We deliver not only comfort, but stability and maximum performance - critical when the heat is on.

Since 1979 , we've focused on providing a frame and suspension that sticks to you, moves with you, and alleviates hot spots. Each element is designed to help center and stabilize the load, and transfer weight to the parts of your body that are meant to carry it. You carry more stuff further with efficiency.

Traditional belts attempt a
"force fit" with padding & plates

  

A Kifaru belt "drapes" over the anatomy and hugs your body for stability/comfort

Looks vs. Feel.
Extremely thick padded, rigid belts and shoulder straps can be deceiving. They might look comfortable, but lack the load spreading efficiency of a well engineered and anatomically correct suspension.
Take a close look at one of our belts: you'll notice it's not just a span of Cordura. Instead, numerous darts and seams are designed to drape the belt around you in a fashion that carries lots of weight without pain, and stays put too - no matter if you are a small hip-less guy, or with a bit of padding. Even cinches down well over layers of clothing!

  Take a careful look when buying a pack.
Does it contour where you do?
Does it rely on chunky padding?
How advanced are the materials and technologies?
What guarantees to you get?
Are you buying a pack for life?

 
  • Pack Care
  • Packages
  • GunBearer
  • Stay Options
  • Literature
 

Pack Care

• Never machine wash y our pack - the agitation can damage the waterproof coating.

• Never use bleach.

• To clean, simply sponge bathe with some Woolite and hang dry.

• Be sure to clean any organic materials, such as food or blood that might mildew during storage.

• Never store your pack in directly sunlight (such as a window). UV rays can eventually cause some of the color to fade.

  
 

These packages apply to all Kifaru hunting packs except Timberline.

Basic Package
- GunBearer
- DQ Fleece Panels.

   Complete Package (get a 15%)!
- DQ Fleece Panels
- GunBearer System
- Possibles Pouch
- Handwarmer Pouch
- Water Bladder
- Cartridge Pouch
- CargoChair
- Rifle Rain Cover

 

 

 

  

Kifaru GunBearer®
 All Kifaru packs (even the smallest!) are equipped with the revolutionary GunBearer® - a simple, efficient way to securely carry your long gun, transferring the weight comfortably to your hips leaving both your hands free for climbing, bushwhacking, whatever. No more slings slipping off your shoulder, no more banged scopes. Originally invented for rambling in bear country, this is the safest, most comfortable way ever devised to carry your rifle and a backpack. Quicker than a shoulder sling, it's fast enough for wing shooting. With a flick of your wrist, your rifle or shotgun can be instantly shouldered for firing. Fully adjustable for any length rifle or shotgun, use it right or left handed, or remove it when you aren't packing a long gun.

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Order this pack with either traditional aluminum or Ultralight Composite Stays.

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Your pack will come with aluminum stays unless you opt for our composite stays. Our composite stays maximize weight savings and are ideal for a normally contoured back. Add $40.00 for this upgrade.

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Folks with will "flat back" anatomoy need to stick with aluminum.

 

   Print a LongHunter Handbook
  Online fit instructions.

The original explorers who crossed the
Appalachians were called Long Hunters, and the name carried over into the era of the Free Trappers of the Rocky Mountains (whom we call Mountain Men). It implies traveling long distances away from civilization in search of game. Real adventure!