King12 Report post Posted January 20, 2023 Looking to get my first kifaru system. Not sure what bag to go with. I mainly only hunt the desert and only need a day pack. BUT I would like to get something bigger to allow me to pack out animals/ eventually do high country mule deer hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted January 20, 2023 The pack you describe does not exist. You can have a day pack or a Multi day pack, or a pack that is piss poor at both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King12 Report post Posted January 20, 2023 Well my goal is I’m eventually going to get the 22 mag for day hunts. But for now I kind of want an overall big pack that I can make work for a day trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaz Report post Posted January 20, 2023 Check out the Stryker XL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted January 20, 2023 I have the hoodlum. Add a sherman pocket to it and its a phenomenal day pack, and an even better 8 day pack. It does both very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted January 20, 2023 I do Stryker xl with a dry bag if I need extra days. I currently own 6 diff. Kifaru bags, but the Stryker is my favorite set up right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garryett Report post Posted January 20, 2023 I have a 44mag and really like it but the Hellbender or Stryker Xl are also on great picks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 20, 2023 I have a 22 mag Im thinking of selling the whole pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King12 Report post Posted January 20, 2023 9 hours ago, bonecollector said: I have a 22 mag Im thinking of selling the whole pack. Why are you thinking of selling? DM me if you do I may be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
campmeat Report post Posted January 20, 2023 Another for the Stryker XL. With the Sherman pocket works great for day trips . like HuntHarder said you can always add the the dry sack or camp bag for extra equipment . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King12 Report post Posted January 20, 2023 The Stryker xl is definitely catching my eye now. There’s just so many options haha. How compressible is the hoodlum or 44 mag with not much gear in it? Or is it a floppy mess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
campmeat Report post Posted January 20, 2023 22 minutes ago, King12 said: The Stryker xl is definitely catching my eye now. There’s just so many options haha. How compressible is the hoodlum or 44 mag with not much gear in it? Or is it a floppy mess? with the strap systems kifaru has Im sure most of their packs can be compressed down . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkchaser Report post Posted January 21, 2023 I’ve got both bags. I really like the Hoodlum but its noticeably wider than my 44 mag and sticks out a decent amount past the frame which drives me nuts. If you use the side pockets for a spotter and tripod it’s better for multi day trips due to its width. The 44 mag is a better day pack but smaller and heavier than the Hoodlum. I’d go 44 mag if I was buying something to do multi day trips and a day pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted January 24, 2023 Fulcrum has my vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted January 24, 2023 I have had a few but always come back to the reckoning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
