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357 Mag
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SKU: 357-mag
Overview
Built on the Kutthroat Suspension, this pack is aimed at hunters who want a more compact setup without giving up organization or load-carrying support. It includes two side pockets, top and panel access, multiple zippered pockets, and PALS webbing for adding compatible accessories such as belt pouches or radio mounts. Inside, two K clip strap tabs help secure items like radios or meat against the back panel, while the suspension is sized for 24" composite stays and includes three load lifter attachment points. It is designed for day hunters with optics and is rated to handle loads comfortably up to 80 lbs.
Why Hunters Choose the Kifaru Intl
Compact Pack
Lighter weight than other Magnum
Multiple Storage
Options include side pockets, top
Pals Webbing
Supports attachment of belt pouches,
Interior K
Clip tabs help secure radios
Kutthroat Suspension
Supports 24-inch composite stays and
Key Features
- Lighter-weight pack built on the Kutthroat Suspension platform.
- Compact Magnum-style design with side pockets, top access, and panel access.
- Multiple zippered pockets plus PALS webbing on the front and inside back panel.
- Two tabs for K-clip straps help secure radios or meat to the back panel.
- Sized for 24-inch composite stays and includes three load lifter attachment points.
- Compatible with Duplex shoulder straps and waistbelts, plus Omni belts or no belt.
- Designed for day hunters with optics and rated to handle loads up to 80 lbs.
Best Used For
- Day hunters carrying optics who want a compact pack with organized access points
- Hunters needing side pockets, panel access, and multiple zippered compartments for gear separation
- Users attaching radio mounts, belt pouches, or other accessories via PALS webbing
- Hunters securing radios or meat to the back panel with K clip strap tabs
- Those planning moderate to heavy loads and wanting a pack rated for up to 80lbs
Specifications
| Long Description | Based on the Kutthroat Suspension, the 357 Mag picks up where the other Magnum packs left off but at a lighter weight. Staying true to the 44 Mag's lineage in a more compact form, the 357 Mag has two side pockets, top and panel access, and multiple zippered pockets. Pals webbing on the front panel and inside of the back panel will make attaching other items like belt pouches or radio mounts easy to do. The inside has two tabs for K clip straps to secure loads like radios or meat to the back panel. The Kutthroat suspension is sized to hold 24" composite stays and has 3 load lifter attachment points. Designed to work with our Duplex Long and Short Shoulder straps and Waistbelts. You can also switch the Duplex belt for our Omni belts or no belt at all (two three bar compression straps included in Chamber pocket for shoulder strap connectors for running with Omni belt or no belt). The side pockets and bottom panel zippers have the lock out tabs to keep them from opening or for routing water bladder hoses through (side pockets have bladder hangers). Two heights of Sherman Pocket attachment points help adjust the height of your firearm storage. Perfect for day hunters with optics and can handle loads comfortably up to 80lbs. 357 Mag Only: 3860ci357 Mag + Med Belt Pouches x2: 4290ci357 Mag + Large Belt Pouches x2: 4434ci357 Mag + Sherman Pocket: 4360ci357 Mag + Claymore Pocket: 4220ci |
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| Short Description | Based on the Kutthroat Suspension, the 357 Mag picks up where the other Magnum packs left off but at a lighter weight. |
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Pros
- Compact pack design with lighter weight than other Magnum packs.
- Multiple storage options include side pockets, top access, panel access, and zippered pockets.
- PALS webbing supports attachment of belt pouches, radio mounts, and other compatible items.
- Interior K clip tabs help secure radios or meat against the back panel.
- Kutthroat suspension supports 24-inch composite stays and three load lifter attachment points.
- Designed for day hunters and listed to handle loads up to 80 pounds.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a more compact pack, so it offers less overall volume than larger Magnum options.
- Load capacity is stated up to 80 lbs, which may be limiting for hunters planning heavier hauls.
- Firearm storage height is adjustable, but the pack’s fit and setup depend on compatible Sherman Pocket attachment points and belt/strap configurations.
- Several accessories and belt options are sold as add-ons, so the listed base capacity may not reflect the carry setup you ultimately use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Hunting daypack
- Frame pack
- Meat-hauling pack
- Backpack with rifle storage
Suggested Accessories
- Hydration bladder
- Belt pouches
- Radio mount
- Firearm storage accessory
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of hunter is the 357 Mag pack designed for?
It is described as a pack for day hunters with optics. The pack is also presented as a more compact, lighter-weight option in the Magnum line.
How much gear can the 357 Mag carry?
The listed capacity is 3860 cubic inches for the 357 Mag alone. The capacity changes with added accessories: 4290ci with two medium belt pouches, 4434ci with two large belt pouches, 4360ci with a Sherman Pocket, and 4220ci with a Claymore Pocket.
What storage and access options does the pack have?
The 357 Mag includes two side pockets, top and panel access, and multiple zippered pockets. It also has PALS webbing on the front panel and inside the back panel for attaching compatible items.
Can I attach a rifle or other load-bearing accessories to it?
The long description says the pack has two tabs for K clip straps to secure loads such as radios or meat to the back panel. It also includes two heights of Sherman Pocket attachment points to adjust firearm storage height.
What suspension and belt options does it work with?
It uses the Kutthroat suspension, which is sized for 24-inch composite stays and has three load lifter attachment points. It is designed to work with Duplex Long and Short Shoulder straps and Waistbelts, and the Duplex belt can also be switched for Omni belts or no belt at all.