Hey Crip, thanks for your review on the ZXR performance in the jungle. This is the first real feedback I've gotten from anyone that's been on jungle ops with our packs. Your points are well taken, and in fact, what I expected from that type of use. I will say here that there are absolutely no rucks from anyone out there at this time that can beat an ALICE pack in the jungle, and that includes Kifaru. I've always wanted to build a dedicated jungle ruck, and have many design ideas on file, but we have been putting our R&D into gear more suited to the sandbox. From what I hear, we will start seeing more green side ops in the future, so maybe it's finally time for us to develop a ruck that will work well in those conditions. I think we can come up with a ruck for jungle use, that will out perform the old ALICE in comfort, bag design, features, and materials.
I have taken into consideration all of your notes on the ZXR's performance in the jungle, and will add these to my file, which will continue to grow as this project moves forward. Crip, I will PM you soon to pick your brain some more about this subject. I can give you guys one tip about buckle slippage, and how to prevent it. Check out this thread from our message board, and scroll on down to the photos showing how to install a cam lock buckle on top of the shoulder strap buckles. It's simple, and absolutely prevents any buckle slippage. Here ya go:
http://forums.kifaru.net/ubbthreads....age=56&fpart=1
If this link wouldn't come up, then just type it in as shown.
Mel