Thread: Backpacks

Personally I hate bush hunting with a pack and only use a Pikau, (swazi stag bag). Anything bigger just gets caught up on crap and makes noise. No problem carrying out a boned out deer in it.

Best thing is get home throw it in the washing and job done.

You fellas must have spines of iron. I have a Huntech Pikau that I use for pack lunches when I take the kids to the park. No frame, seat belt straps for a harness. I can get 20 odd kgs plus of meat off a red. That kind of weight in a Pikau would kill me.

35/40 kg basic (weka style) macpac, cheap and can carry enough for overnight.
fit boned out deer no problem.

Originally Posted by iambatman

You fellas must have spines of iron. I have a Huntech Pikau that I use for pack lunches when I take the kids to the park. No frame, seat belt straps for a harness. I can get 20 odd kgs plus of meat off a red. That kind of weight in a Pikau would kill me.

I'm with you there bro, 20kg is OK, easy to have 30 plus with gear etc though. Smashes the shoulders walking that out a couple hours. I do the old hind legs backpack and backstraps/shoulders in the pikau if hunting with it. Only use it on walk in camping trips though.

Those tatonkas look alright. Only for day hunts I assume?

I use a cactus huntaway with a fleece top over it. Semi frame, carries weight well.