Big Rap for Macpac

Last year I was in Fiordland for the Bugle. Half way thru the trip my Macpac sleeping bag zip kept opening. So instead of freezing to death I cut my zip sliders off my Macpac down jacket and bodgied it up and it worked fine for the remainder of the trip.
Back in Oz I took the bag and jacket to the Macpac store in Brisbane where I dealt with Tim. Tim is a legend, he sent both items to Melbourne for repair, the bag got a new zip but the jacket repair would be expensive so he shouted me a new down jacket instead.
So Macpac have stood by their product which is why I have bought a lot of Macpac gear over the years because of the quality and the belief they would guarantee their stuff.
So a big thumbs up to Macpac and to the service that Tim from Fortitude Valley Macpac provided.

Cheers

Great job, Macpac.

yea i have to give them the thumbs up too i had a pair of there fast eddy shorts for 5 or 6 years that were well worn that i blew the crouch out of last week, well i sent them off and they sent me a new pair.

Thanks Macpac

I e-mailed Macpac last night to see if they wanted to support the forum...... time will tell

Ive loads of macpac gear.

Good, tough, simple, rugged stuff - sorted!
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Macpac

Simple and dependable, great stuff.

They would make great sponsors crzyman...

They wont sponser a hunting forum I would bet, they avoided it previously and market towards travellers and trampers still.

Wierd considering most NZ hunters would own a macpac pack at least

I've got a bit of Macpac gear, Pack,sleeping bags and bivvy bags and find it bloody good stuff.

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Originally Posted by Shootm

I've got a bit of Macpac gear, Pack,sleeping bags and bivvy bags and find it bloody good stuff.

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+1

2x Macpac 75L packs, 1x daypack 22L, Fast & Light Express 600 STD sleeping bag, 1x Nautilus tent, 1x Olympus tent, Macpac Nomad jacket, 6s Sabre Softshell, merino thermals and have been looking at getting one of their Hollyford jackets.

Quality gear and bloody good service (at least in my local Macpac store).

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Originally Posted by Steve338

They wont sponser a hunting forum I would bet, they avoided it previously and market towards travellers and trampers still.

Wierd considering most NZ hunters would own a macpac pack at least

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It does sound unusual they won't support a hunting forum hopefully they will step up

I spent about 3k at macpac in the last 2 years.

Super gutted with everything but the sleeping bag I got for a mate, which has been used for 3 nights. Just getting rid of the last of my stuff now, I don't know wether to keep the resolution jacket and try it again or sell it, but i have worn it in all types of rain, up, down, light, heavy, mist, and never once have remained dry, its f@#@ing terrible, horrible, you get the idea.

Their service is great, but I think the product is crap quite honestly, and I don't know anyone personally who rates any of their new product. The old stuff was no doubt great, but yeah, so was the 70s.


Chris

Chris

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Got a Macpac Cascade pack. I've pounded the crap out of it carrying meat with no problems. One glorified baggage handler (dick head helicopter pilot) tries throwing it around by the shoulder straps instead of the carry handle and stuffs a strap. Macpac fixed it free of charge. Even paid the freight.
Macpac stand by their gear.

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Havnt heard that one before? Glorified taxi driver yes, but never a baggage handler. I spose you are a space shuttle pilot or equally qualified? I assume you flew with the "dickhead?"..............:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Skinny

Last year I was in Fiordland for the Bugle. Half way thru the trip my Macpac sleeping bag zip kept opening. So instead of freezing to death I cut my zip sliders off my Macpac down jacket and bodgied it up and it worked fine for the remainder of the trip.
Back in Oz I took the bag and jacket to the Macpac store in Brisbane where I dealt with Tim. Tim is a legend, he sent both items to Melbourne for repair, the bag got a new zip but the jacket repair would be expensive so he shouted me a new down jacket instead.
So Macpac have stood by their product which is why I have bought a lot of Macpac gear over the years because of the quality and the belief they would guarantee their stuff.
So a big thumbs up to Macpac and to the service that Tim from Fortitude Valley Macpac provided.

Cheers

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I have a Solstice that has a buggered zip and a few holes that are covered with 1000 mile an hour tape. I will send it to the same place. Cheers for the info mate. It will be quicker from Caloundra as well:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by R93

Havnt heard that one before? Glorified taxi driver yes, but never a baggage handler. I spose you are a space shuttle pilot or equally qualified? I assume you flew with the "dickhead?"..............:thumbsup:

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Bitchy, but a very funny comeback :)

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Bitchy, but a very funny comeback :)

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Didnt mean to sound bitchy. It just sounds odd abusing someone that you would trust your life with. I have had more damage to machines I have operated by punters than I have damaged gear of theirs and it happens, unfortunately. I would rather its their gear that is damaged as it is in everyway cheaper to fix. Not really having a go at the bloke he just generalised us baggage handlers.

I retract bitchy. But leave in very funny. It was a good response.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I retract bitchy. But leave in very funny. It was a good response.

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All good Tahr I was really just having a laugh myself. I hope the bloke doesnt get offended. I have broken the odd thing loading a machine and got the dreaded headshake from a disgruntled passenger, nothing as important as a pack strap tho. If they said what they really felt like saying at the time they mite have earned a late pick up and fed the sandflys a bit longer:yaeh am not durnk:

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Originally Posted by R93

Havnt heard that one before? Glorified taxi driver yes, but never a baggage handler. I spose you are a space shuttle pilot or equally qualified? I assume you flew with the "dickhead?"..............:thumbsup:

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No worries Mate

Above was supposed to be a reply/ quote from your post #14 R93 but it doesn't seem to want to work properly

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Originally Posted by Skinny

Above was supposed to be a reply/ quote from your post #14 R93 but it doesn't seem to want to work properly

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All good Skinny I havnt got my bag here in OZ. I plan to bring it back after my trip home in May. I may grab some details off you closer to the time if thats cool.

All good R93. Flick me a PM. Are you heading home for Opening Morning?

I wish Skinny. First opening I have missed since I started. Goin home for a Tahr during the ballot ,cant do both, I have to work sometime. I will no doubt get out for a few ducks while home.
I may not be able to bring my bag back due to being a cheap bugger and taking hand luggage on a cheap flight, but I will try to squeeze it in.

I used to work for Macpac and sold a few Resolution jackets to guys working in the film industry. They all came back and said that even after standing in the rain all day they stayed dry. All the Macpac gear I have is still going strong.

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

The glorified baggage handler title actually came from a fixed wing pilot who knew the "dickhead" personally. Dickhead may be a little harsh, but his lack of PR skills and his ability to smash gear other than his own are amazing. I have to admit that he is a very capable pilot though. And I did fly with him. He no longer flys the Kaimanawa area. I think he went over Rotorua or MURUPARA way. Whoops, you might know who I mean now. And no I am not a qualified space shuttle pilot.

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All good 7mm I was just having a laugh at the new title really. Loved it! Jeez when a flap fag comes up with a name like that what can ya say?

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Got a Macpac Cascade pack. I've pounded the crap out of it carrying meat with no problems. One glorified baggage handler (dick head helicopter pilot) tries throwing it around by the shoulder straps instead of the carry handle and stuffs a strap. Macpac fixed it free of charge. Even paid the freight.
Macpac stand by their gear.

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Just replaced the harness on my old 90 and just bought a brand new one off Trademe for 1/2 price which we are going to fill up with a large red Gizzie resident because we have already nailed one of his whanau pre roar.Dont think there is any issue on quality. The new one looks a nice piece of kit.

i have thrashed my cascade pack, many a hell misson done still stands up to the abuse i give it. i have got alot of nz produced macpac gear which is older which is great but i wonder how the off shore stuff stands up to hard work

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Originally Posted by crzyman

I e-mailed Macpac last night to see if they wanted to support the forum...... time will tell

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I will buy Macpac if they support the forum commuity they sound like good bastards and a good barstard will always get my money first.
May i mention that STORMLINE wet weather gear are the same always buy there gear for the farm.

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Originally Posted by crnkin

I don't know wether to keep the resolution jacket and try it again or sell it, but i have worn it in all types of rain, up, down, light, heavy, mist, and never once have remained dry, its f@#@ing terrible, horrible, you get the idea.

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Beginner. Ever outfit there is that makes jackets n coats in shit talk it up big time. They are ALL, ever last one of them crap out when it comes to Fiordland. Including all the flash tahr/wap coats etc.