Thread: Hunting packs

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Depends what you want out of it, theres gunna be a trade off in durability in order to go light, but it isnt as big as you might think. modern materials have closed this gap.
Agreed about load bearing, which is why I chose the exped as it is rated very well there. Obviously you dont want to throw 25 kg of gear into a frameless UL pack. It carries weight better than the one it replaced which was 3 + KG.

Eventually I will drop some cash on a modular pack system like a stone glacier, so I can have my cakae and eat it too.

Mate im an imported gear whore

Still not sold on UL or L packs - if you ethically kill/butcher a red/fallow or haul a full tahr cape and head in a full kit bag and then tell me the UL gear is as tough, comfy, hard wearing and reliable id have to question your sanity

Ok for a day or two hunt but this dudes talking a 3-4 day hunt ie full expedition.

General UL or L gear, thats great love that but like boots i personally believe under investment for strength in a back is stupid - blow a strap out at 1000 with $5k plus worth of gear in it on dusk and youll see the light

Originally Posted by rogers.270

Mate im an imported gear whore

Still not sold on UL or L packs - if you ethically kill/butcher a red/fallow or haul a full tahr cape and head in a full kit bag and then tell me the UL gear is as tough, comfy, hard wearing and reliable id have to question your sanity

Ok for a day or two hunt but this dudes talking a 3-4 day hunt ie full expedition.

General UL or L gear, thats great love that but like boots i personally believe under investment for strength in a back is stupid - blow a strap out at 1000 with $5k plus worth of gear in it on dusk and youll see the light

Guess time will tell, Gimp has used ones at alpine chasing tahr I believe, so he is probably the best person to attest as to the durability.