I just got the new Kifaru Antero in the mail yesterday.
The Kifaru Antero
The Antero is the second pack in Kifaru’s EDC line (the first was the Zippy). It is 1,500 cubic inches in volume and I can tell you there are many things I like about it out of the box.
However, one thing I noticed that I didn’t like is the non-padded internal sleeve in the main compartment. Kifaru said they designed the Antero “with the commuter/daypack user in mind”. If so, most modern packs of that type include protection for a laptop/netbook and/or tablet. Unfortunately, Kifaru did not pad the sleeve or include padding on the bottom of the pack. And the sleeve sits almost flush with the bottom.
The good news is I might have a solution. Watch this video…
As you can see, the Tom Bihn Cache with Rails mates very well with the Antero. It clips right into the nylon webbing of the included Chamber Pocket.
The rails allow the cache to rotate over and completely away from the pack while still staying anchored to it. The cache provides excellent protection and comes in various sizes for different devices.
Of course, the downside is the pack already costs $300. Add a Tom Bihn Cache with Rails and you’ve tacked on an extra $35. But, if you love the pack and need a solution, you can do a lot worse than this setup and it’s cheaper than having to repair a cracked case or broken screen on your electronic device.
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