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Guide Lid and Compression Kits
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SKU: guide-lid-and-compression-kits
Overview
These kits are designed to help secure and organize load-carrying setups on compatible frames, whether the goal is attaching a lid directly or tightening down loose gear between components. The ARK Compression Kit uses four 33-inch compression straps with autolock buckles and strap keepers, while the K-Clip Compression Kit provides a horizontal lash setup with polymer K-Clips and autolocks. The Guide Lid Kit is intended for direct attachment to a Duplex Frame and includes enough webbing to adjust lid height or compress gear as needed. For hunters building a more controlled pack layout, these options focus on fit and load management rather than adding unnecessary bulk.
Why Hunters Choose the Kifaru Intl
Includes Multiple
Kit options for ARK, K-Clip,
Compression Straps
For managing loose gear on
Guide Lid
Kit allows direct attachment to
Ample Webbing
Supports height adjustment of the
Includes Buckles
Web management components for organized
Key Features
- ARK Compression Kit includes four 33-inch compression straps with loop ends for girth-hitch attachment to the ARK frame.
- Includes two male autolocks and two female autolock side-release buckles with one-wrap strap keepers.
- K-Clip Compression Kit provides a 60-inch horizontal lash setup, split 30 inches left and 30 inches right.
- K-Clip Compression Kit includes polymer K-Clips and autolocks; sold as a set of two.
- Guide Lid Kit attaches a Guide Lid directly to any Duplex Frame.
- Guide Lid Kit includes four 30-inch compression straps, polymer K-Clips, autolock buckles, slotted female buckles, and one-wrap web management.
Best Used For
- Hunters using an ARK frame who need a compression setup for loose gear and load control
- Users attaching a Guide Lid directly to a Duplex Frame for adjustable fit and compression
- Backcountry hunters organizing gear with a horizontal lash kit and web management
- Anyone needing replacement or add-on compression straps, buckles, and clips for pack frame setup
Specifications
| Attachment Method | Girth-hitches through holes on the side of the ARK frame |
|---|---|
| Autolocks | Included |
| Compatible Frame | Duplex Frame |
| Compression Straps Length | 33 in |
| Compression Straps Length Guide Lid Kit | 30 in |
| Compression Straps Quantity | Four |
| Compression Straps Quantity Guide Lid Kit | Four |
| Female Autolock Side Release Buckles | 2 |
| Horizontal Lash Kit Left Side Length | 30 in |
| Horizontal Lash Kit Length | 60 in |
| Horizontal Lash Kit Right Side Length | 30 in |
| Loop On Strap End | Yes |
| Male Autolock Buckles Guide Lid Kit | 4 |
| Male Autolocks | 2 |
| One Wrap For Web Management | Included |
| Polymer K Clips | Included |
| Set Of Four | Yes |
| Set Of Two | Yes |
| Slotted Female Buckles | 4 |
| Webbing Included | Yes |
| Wrap Strap Keepers | Included |
Pros
- Includes multiple kit options for ARK, K-Clip, and Guide Lid setups
- Provides compression straps for managing loose gear on compatible frames
- Guide Lid kit allows direct attachment to any Duplex Frame
- Ample webbing supports height adjustment of the Guide Lid
- Includes buckles and web management components for organized setup
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Compatibility is specific to the frame system described; the kits are intended for ARK frames, K-Clip horizontal lashing, or direct attachment of a Guide Lid to a Duplex Frame rather than as a universal solution.
- The kits are sold as strap-and-buckle hardware only, so they add attachment and compression capability but do not include a frame, lid, or other load-bearing pack components.
- The Guide Lid kit includes enough webbing to adjust lid height and compress gear, but that adjustability also means setup and final fit depend on how the straps are routed and tensioned.
- The ARK Compression Kit and Guide Lid Kit are different configurations with different buckle and strap counts, so matching the right kit to the intended frame is important before purchase.
Suggested Comparisons
- Backpack compression strap kit
- Frame lid attachment kit
- Horizontal lash kit
- Pack webbing and buckle accessory kit
Suggested Accessories
- Backpack compression straps
- Pack frame accessories
- Lash straps
- Replacement buckles
Frequently Asked Questions
Which frame or lid setups are these kits made for?
The data lists three options: the ARK Compression Kit for the ARK frame, the K-Clip Compression Kit for horizontal lashing, and the Guide Lid Kit for attaching a Guide Lid directly to any Duplex Frame.
What comes in the ARK Compression Kit?
It includes four 33" compression straps with a loop on one end, two male autolocks, two female autolock side release buckles, and one wrap strap keeper.
What comes in the K-Clip Compression Kit?
The K-Clip Compression Kit includes a set of two horizontal lash straps: 60" total length split as 30" left and 30" right, with Polymer K-Clips and Autolocks.
What comes in the Guide Lid Kit?
The Guide Lid Kit includes four 30" compression straps with Polymer K-Clips, four male Autolock buckles, four slotted female buckles, and one wrap for web management.
Can the Guide Lid height be adjusted on the frame?
Yes. The description says the kit provides ample webbing to let the user adjust the height of the Guide Lid along the Duplex Frame.