40l day bag - suggestions

My macpac weka 40l is done after 6 loyal years. Not because it failed, it wasn’t anywhere near that but because my new pup chewed it on our way out hunting Saturday morning! Along with the clips on my bino harness..

I would very happily get another but figure i’ll see what ideas you can all throw me. Has to be around the 40l mark and not too serious that it’s a prick bush stalking. I like to do everything with it from loading it up with boned out meat through to sneaking in on deer in the bush.

Cheers

get it repaired...... the devil you know and all that...... build it better,stronger,faster and all that....cue the 6 million $ man music.....

Cactus Huntaway. Chuck a fleece top over the outside to keep it quiet in the bush. They can carry a good load.

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Cactus Huntaway. Chuck a fleece top over the outside to keep it quiet in the bush. They can carry a good load.

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This. About as good a pack as I've found. Bit noisy in the Bush but easily overcome with a fleece as above

Spika Drover bombproof packs and you can remove the 40L and fit the 80L on the same frame or remove the pack and use the frame as a meat rack. It is designed to do all those things and I have found my 80L one to be very well thought out.

Yep can't go wrong with cactus huntaway or maybe the smaller miklat. Also like the look of the twineedle mollyme but cant ever see my huntaway needing replacement.

Just seen to that twineedle have some new Molly side pouches. Would probably fit the huntaway to for additional 10 litter capacity.

+1 for the hunterway, bomb proof pack

Absolutely love my huntaway, i would never consider going smaller than that either.

The fleece over it is a good idea if bush stalking, are you guys somehow pulling a fleece bushmans T over it?

I undo the straps and put a blaze warehouse fleece on it. Straps through the arms and then reattach.works well.

Had a nosey at the Cactus Huntaway, looks good alright but think i’ll pass at $630 !:o

Shit. I'm sure I paid around $300 for mine.

Inflation ;-)

@stagstalker I have a brand new (or maybe used once) black Weka if you are interested. Dunno about price. 20% off retail?

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@stagstalker I have a brand new (or maybe used once) black Weka if you are interested. Dunno about price. 20% off retail?

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@Tahr will get back to you, making a phone call to insurance today as there was a few other mishaps that morning too..

Osprey bro, i have one that i think it about 45L and it carrys so well

I have one of the old 40l Huntech packs which had been great and lasted well. I think they are making them again?

You should definitely consider the Karrimor brand packs, especially the Sabre range. They are built very well, and if you get them from Sportsdirect NZ website, the cost is not too bad, given their quality.
Sportsdirect deliver cheaply and quickly too. See https://nz.sportsdirect.com/karrimor...lcode=79802590

+1 on Huntaway, I've tried a fair few packs and it's the one I keep coming back to.

I used the pikau before I got the 40l pack. Good for hunting, not so good for carrying a load.

Another vote for the cactus huntaway, these packs just work, i have added some pouches to the hip belt that hold my knife, inreach, phone, range finder so no need to wear a belt. Side straps hold rifle on solid as weather packs full or empty. The bungee strap on front it awesome for putting ya warm top layer under when it gets too hot and easy to grab when needed without going into pack. Must try this fleece top idea tho as it is very noisy in the bush. I paid $400 for mine which hurt so i can see where ya coming from at over $600 now, there prices have gone too high i think. But it is good gear that will last.

Hi all
I have used a Huntech 40l pack for the last 4 years, and I mostly bush hunt, and it is still in top condition. Has worked fine, can carry a good load, has sleeve compartments in the main bag for keeping things apart and easy to find, is easy to use a drinking bladder. It also has compression straps on the sides which is handy for extra gear. It is made of basic fleece so is silent in the scrub, and many of the more recent additions to the market seem to be more noisey, and stuffing around with an aftermarket fleece sleeve seems just inconvenient and a pain in the ..... Another advantage of basic fleece packs is the ability to throw them in the washing machine on a cold wash, with a non whitening powder and they come out clean, stops the blood from rotting the seams etc. The biggest pain with the Huntech is there is no sternum belt to hold the shoulder straps in place, I made my own and it really makes the pack comfortable to use. For bush hunting I recommend the Huntech, for open hunting there are many options with loads of features.
I quite liked the look of the Tatonka Stealth packs, just not sure of the quietness of the fabric, someone else may have some experience.
Cheers
Ruger7mm

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Just seen to that twineedle have some new Molly side pouches. Would probably fit the huntaway to for additional 10 litter capacity.

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They’re just in the final stages of designing a new version of the Big Molly as well. Due to market soon. Not sure what capacity of the new version will be yet, but the old Big Molly was about 50L.

I have been really happy with the Tatonka Norix 48ltr for a day pack and overnighter, comfortable carry with an adjustable harness, compresses down well, reasonably lightweight and good functionality. Manages a full load of meat pretty well over long distances. Tried the huntech 40ltr previously and as mentioned above it is good for bush hunting after the first couple of loads of meat the stitching started pulling away where the hip belts attach to pack and there really is not much purchase when looking at what is holding it together. Prefer using a five pocket hip belt when bush stalking. I have seen the Norix now comes in a stealth/fleece fabric but I have not seen one in person, could be a good option.

Thanks is everyone, just picked up a Tatonka Norix 48 and now heading into the hills for a couple of days to give it a workout

Hi SS
I look forward to your review.
Regards
Ruger7mm

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Thanks is everyone, just picked up a Tatonka Norix 48 and now heading into the hills for a couple of days to give it a workout

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And the new gun I hope :)

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And the new gun I hope :)

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Yup!

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Thanks is everyone, just picked up a Tatonka Norix 48 and now heading into the hills for a couple of days to give it a workout

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Have one not in use that I could’ve sold to you, didn’t think of it.
I like it and can use it for weekend trips too

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@stagstalker I have a brand new (or maybe used once) black Weka if you are interested. Dunno about price. 20% off retail?

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Is this size 3 and still for sale?

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Is this size 3 and still for sale?

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Yes and yes. Black. I won't use it.Bruce

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Yes and yes. Black. I won't use it.Bruce

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Take it. Bank details including shipping to Napier. Cheers.

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Originally Posted by TeRei

Take it. Bank details including shipping to Napier. Cheers.

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Yup