All good antsman, I guess your post sums this all up well. That there are many different ways people use their gear and a South Island tops hunter will always have a different need to a north island bush hunter. That people that hunt close to the car/hut/chopper will have a different need than those that walk in and out.
Our favourite roar area is 7-9 hours walk in and out. We also want to bring out as much meat as possible so it means dragging heavy packs out. 9 hours with a 30+kilo pack with a poor performing harness will make you wish that you put all emphasis on how a pack carries its load.
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