Some parts of the pack, we sewn through close to half an inch worth of fabrics, webbing and mesh.
A customer came to us complaining that his off the shelf, standard Kifaru is simply not enough. This is not uncommon actually. We get countless inquiries requesting us to add features to nylon products. Be it adding molle straps, attaching an ammo pocket, adding pockets and compartments….the lists goes on. This particular project came from a customer who has been following, using and abusing his Kifaru since Gen 1! It took us a while to put it together as it was a mammoth task putting together so many features into a small pack.
Our customer came to us wanting to make something similar to his Kifaru Scout but with additional features to suit his needs. We do not accept projects copying other packs but after sitting and talking about the design he wanted for 2 hours, we felt that the end product would not really look like a standard Kifaru Scout at all. The pack is a low riding, over-sized lumbar packed and packed with features all over very similar to the pack we built for Paul from JungleCraft. There are many brands with products like this. See Mystery Ranch, Nar Gear, True North Gear or Maxpedition. The only request made is that the pack that we were going to build is 10 liters bigger internally and will be able to accept Kifaru Scouts shoulder straps.
It was a welcomed nightmare of a job doing this pack. Tonnes of details went into making this pack and it was a great challenge for our team to put it together. Our customer was very obliging and patient, taking time from his busy schedule to answer the number of emails we had to sent him to confirm many aspects of the pack.
This pack has all the bells and whistles of a larger pack
Purpose built to customer’s requirement
The harness system on the pack would need to suit a KIfaru Scout as per the customer’s request
At the time of writing, the pack is 90% ready. Once the internal aluminium frame is installed and the last quality inspection done, it would be ready to go to work. This pack looks nothing like a standard Kifaru Scout. Already the customer is happy looking at the detailed pictures we sent him earlier today. He liked it enough to hint for another order. Our sewing lead eyes went rolling over.
If you would like to make a similar pack, to your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Garrison Packs via the Contact Page or look us up on Facebook.
