azslim Report post Posted November 28, 2012 Been looking at the Kifaru Sawtooth with a medium stove. Anybody out there use any of their gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted November 28, 2012 I have one of their Long Hunter packs, 4 man tipi and tipi stove. Each of my sons also have the Day Stalker packs. I love their gear. I've had my pack since the mid 90's and have never regretted buying it. The most comfortable pack I've ever carried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted November 28, 2012 That's what I wanted to hear. Been eyeballing their gear for about 15 years now, time to pull the trigger before I get too old to use it. How many times have you used your tipi. The lightweight material has me questioning durability, if I can get 30 to 45 days a season out of it for 10 years then I will be satisfied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted November 28, 2012 It's got that nice ripstop nylon that they use on ultralites and hang gliders. I don't think I have any holes in mine but only used it maybe 10 times max. I slept in it in a rainstorm ones without any leaks. That tipi stove will run you out of the tipi if you stoke it up good. I remember a backpack hunt with a buddy and my packgoats once. It was in the 20's outside and we were in the tipi with the stove going laying on top of our sleeping bags in our underwear. It must have been 85 in there. I honestly don't know if you can get 300 to 450 days of use out of it, that's a lot for any type of tent other than maybe a high quality canvas wall tent. I've been really happy with it and have no regrets on any of the Kifaru stuff I own. I've met Patrick Smith that owns Kifaru and the guy has a great mind and loves to build stuff that's light and durable. I actually bought Longhunter serial #9 back in the 90's. I wore that one out in about 10 years and they replaced it for free. they told me congratulations, you're the first one to ever wear out one of our packs. I understand they don't have a lifetime warranty now that will cover your average wear and tear. Packing out a boned out 123 inch buck with the Longhunter Packing out field dressed Coues bucks with the Longhunter. I hope this helps you out some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted November 29, 2012 yea but it ain't gonna help my wallet Thanks for taking the time to respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
