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Handling Long Guns
The revolutionary GunBearer® is a simple, efficient way to securely carry your long gun, transferring the weight comfortably to your hips leaving both your hands free for climbing, bushwhacking, whatever. No more rifle slings slipping off your shoulder, no more banged scopes. This is the safest, most comfortable way ever devised to carry your rifle and a backpack. With a flick of your wrist, your rifle or shotgun can be instantly shouldered for firing. Fully adjustable for any length rifle or shotgun, use it right or left handed, or remove it when you aren’t packing a long gun.
The Kifaru GunBearers®
Fits any Kifaru pack system (Kifaru packs only)
Offered as: GunBearer Right-Hand Carry and Left-Hand Carry
Originally invented for rambling in bear country, this is the safest, most comfortable way ever devised to carry your rifle and a backpack. Quicker than a shoulder sling, it’s fast enough for wing shooting. While many rifle slings function well for MOUT and CQB work, ours excel in rough terrain such as mountains and desert, where you need your hands free for bushwhacking or handling other equipment while still having quick access to your rifle for instant firing. The weight of the firearm rests on your waistbelt to keep your upper body from fatiguing.
– Weight: 4.2oz
– Fits Kifaru pack belts only
– Forearm (Upper) strap: used to secure your rifle with optics (install on the lower metal 3-bar slider only). Offer for Right or Left-Handed individuals.
– Cradle Mount – Used to attach cradle to the PALS webbing of the waistbelt.
– Black Hypalon cradle with height adjustable black Nylon web lower strap
Universal GunBearers®
Fit any Non-Kifaru pack you may own (including MOLLE and non-MOLLE waistbelts).
– Long Universal Waistbelt Wrap for padded and wide belts (30.5″ belt strap): Includes one universal shoulder strap wrap (upper), one hypalon cradle, and one long waistbelt wrap
– Short Universal Waistbelt Wrap for small web type belts (16″ belt strap): Includes one universal shoulder strap wrap (upper), one hypalon cradle, and one short waistbelt wrap
– Universal Gunbearer Combo: Includes one universal shoulder strap wrap (upper), one hypalon cradle, one long waistbelt wrap, and one short waistbelt wrap
– The universal shoulder strap (upper) wraps around the shoulder strap to secure your rifle with optics. Universal for Right- or Left-Handed Individuals. For non-Kifaru packs, the universal is necessary because most Non-Kifaru systems do not contain the correct upper connection.
– Black Hypalon cradle with height adjustable black Nylon web lower strap
Nomad 2 Gun Cradle
-Fits only the Kifaru Nomad 1 and Nomad 2 packs (legacy)
– 25″ adjustable cradle
– Upper strap hooks into the Nomad Molle panel between the wings to secure your rifle with optics for transport
Disclaimer: Ensure that your gun bearer is properly attached to a quality belt and shoulder straps designed specifically to work and support the gun bearer, or that your gun bearer is properly affixed to a legitimate carry platform. While wearing the gun bearer, frequently check the soundness of the cradle, mount, and upper attachment to ensure that there are no worn or broken parts or attachment points. Any man-made item can break or fail under stress or wear over time. It is your responsibility continually check the functionality of your gear and to keep track of your weapon to prevent accidental loss during physical activity.
Kifaru Int. makes no representations and disclaims any responsibility, expressed or implied, with respect to the manner or consequences of product use. The purchaser or user assumes all responsibility to use purchased products in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Best way to carry a rifle. Cant believe I went all these years without one
I can’t believe it has taken so long for someone to come up with an alternative to a sling. This hands free carry system is great. Sometimes you can feel the extra weight on that side, but adjusting shoulder straps where they are uneven but help weight distribute better works. Love hiking without the hassle of adjusting a shoulder strap, and I think I can get my rifle to shooting position faster than with a sling.
Works great! My wife and I both use it for hiking in the mountains. You can get at your gun quick if you stumble on something. I even use it Turkey hunting just to keep my hands free when sneaking around!
Very sound rifle carry system compared to others I has seen. Simple and light.
Overall great solution. The pack likely will determine how satisfied you are with this kit. The ability to move without a gun flopping around is priceless!