I had Zimmerbuilt make a custom pack for my Kifaru Bikini frame. I sent the frame to him and he made a custom pack bag using Kifaru hardware and the attaching points are exactly the same as the Kifaru bags. This is the ultimate setup for me. Instead of trying to attach a dry bag with compression straps or some other rigging, the bag is custom made for my frame. It is made of x-pac and dyneema x to my specifications. The main bag is 3000ish ci, with a 10" roll top. My base gear with a BV450 and fly fishing gear was a tight squeeze in my ULA Circuit. I tad uncomfortable with the bear can bulge. My gear easily fits inside with no unsightly bulge. The Kifaru frame is extremely comfortable and I can switch bags depending on the situation.
Chris did a fantastic job on this project and turn around was within a week of him receiving my frame! This is my first experience with x-pac. I really like it. There is a snap closure of the roll top and the light interior makes packing and unpacking a joy. I went with a solid front pocket as I do not like the look of all kinds of crap behind the mesh. We did not go for ultimate low weight but went with factory hardware and attachment points as Kifaru intended.
I'll have a field test next Friday when I head out for some Golden Trout in the Cottonwood lakes area. Here are a few pictures.
