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Hey ladies and gents, anyone using a modular pack that could give me the pros / cons or recommendations , I'm thinking of going this way for my new pack as I like the idea of the meat shelf, Tatonka X1 seems pretty good but would be keen to hear about any others, chur.
Yip I use a SG there is another thread on here about packs.
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Yeah probably should have put, I also don't want to spend $1400 :pacman:
Pros: they're good
Cons: they're $1400
I run Kuiu. Really like it. Wait for a sale.
People who have got them speak highly of Spika. And yeah, Kuiu from a sale (they have plenty) or second hand seem good.
Gimp is correct. My Initial Ascent would cost $1,400 at the moment. Crazy. Was $950 landed when I bought it a year ago on a higher exchange rate.
Me neither mine was $1000Quote:
Originally Posted by BK10
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Mystery Ranch is worth a look, available in NZ (Taupo)
Mines been awesome.
Ahhh... You've got one as well aye!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sika 8
Yes I've been using a Mystery ranch for a while now and have been enjoying it.
Another vote for Mystery Ranch, harness took a fair bit of adjusting to fit comfortable but now it's the best I've ever worn with heavy loads.
Beefy material and zips as well
Me too, have the sawtooth and Beartooth combo of bags. Fits and carries well.
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Mystery Ranch sale. USD prices. Black Ovis good to deal with.
https://www.blackovis.com/on-sale/on-sale-packs
I'm kinda surprised the MR packs aren't more popular here in NZ
People who have them seem to like them eh, but in comparative reviews they invariably fall behind Exo, Stone Glacier etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sika 8
This is a good review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxodCPsV9-I
Lots of packs reviewed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9...hX8dAFw/videos
Another vote for Stone Glacier if you’re hauling heavy loads. They’re spendy but light, durable, and carry weight well. A frame and minimalist roll top bag will work fine unless you need more capacity for long trips or bulky gear. And there’s always the option to add a larger bag later if you feel the need.
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Yep i have seen those reviews, I was skeptical at how poorly the MR came out of that review!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
How do they go in the wet, seems like they have heaps of zipsQuote:
Originally Posted by Sika 8
Mindful Hunter reviewed Stone Glacier, Kifaru, Exo, Mystery Ranch and Kuiu a couple of years ago. Bought all the packs himself. What was impressive about this review is he actually tested the packs under weight and scored them accordingly. Stone Glacier and Exo performed extremely well. https://youtu.be/FdkN_rAeSx0?si=Tgpcps_jjkVA-hie
Great review I watched this before I brought my SGQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
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I bought the Marshall, the zips are waterproof but when its really bad i put the pack liner cover on just to keep the pack dryQuote:
Originally Posted by BK10
The zips in my MR are good, waterproof etc.
Packs are like rifles in that fit is everything. Some people (pack buyers) are easy to fit. Lots of choice. Some a anatomical weirdos, some are just picky and hard to please. Some want to spend the most, and talk it up.
Try a few if you can. They are all fit for purpose.
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Where in Taupo ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sika 8
As an early adopter of Kuiu pack system I have invested my$ there, one frame & large (90L) pack I bought 2nd hand at the start and then picked up several smaller bags either 2nd hand or on sales for day hunts or overnight. I really like the CF frame and strap system. Very light weight, modular and adjustable. However their fully featured bags (Pro series, plenty of pockets) aren’t exactly light weight. My Pro6000 weighs in at around 2.4kg. They offer the LT range of bags which are lighter but they don’t have fk all pockets or compartments which I find very handy for multi day trips. So I wonder if there’s a local manufacturer of light weight gear who might be able to come up with a light weight bag with a few compartments that could fit different pack frames. I recently came across some one with a pack from Kiwi Ultralite that was super light (like 0.5kg or less ?) really just a bag with shoulder straps and waste belt so not suitable for heavy loads, or in fact anything more than 10kg. But got me thinking ….. could that sort of bag be made to marry up to a frame ?
Safari supplies - they are the MR distributor in NZQuote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
MR have just been bought by Yeti.
A new range of packs and frames are being introduced.
There will likely be good deals on the current packs to move them on.
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Has anyone on here tried the Hunters Element version?
And I think it's the Rod and Tackle store in Taupo that is the showroom that had all of the packs to try.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sika 8
