Thread: Bum Bags

Hi Dougie

I have used a Bumbag, mostly for day hunts when I am confident it wont rain. I have used a Ridgeline blaze, probobaly about 8l.

When I first started out I used to carry water, now I just drink out of creeks, water too heavy to cart around. Sometimes when hunting the tops I will carry water, normally the dog will find some wee creek somewhere.

Problem with Bumbags is they are a bit small if you want to carry a parka, I have heard of people modding them with a couple of straps, also not really possible to put meat in them. I used to just tie parka around my waist, got over that pretty quick. Some people also complain that they can slip down, I have had this problem when trying to cart too much in them, especially weight, hence I stopped carrying water. Apart from that they good.

For a day hunt I carry

Binos
Lens Pen
Knife
Diamond steel
Map
Compass
Small length cord, 2m
Spare Boot lace
Gloves
hat
head torch
Emergency kit, contains batteries, spare small torch, Basic first aid, emergency blanket, whistle, 5 rounds spare ammo, 1/3 candle.

These days I use a fleece Pikau, love it, very comfy, can fit my parka, and more food for lunch Also folds down real small so fits in my pack for multiday trips.

Downside with the Pikau, the tape to tie the top is getting dodgy, I will just replace with parracord or similar. Might be just cos I am a neanderthal, but sometimes I have to have a couple of goes at closing it, as I get the straps twisted.

Cheers

Dino