Thread: Bum Bags

Originally Posted by ebf

Combined wound dressing (GSW plug) and bloody awesome fire starter in micro sized package.

Excellent for stick penetrating skin...if it's for a bullet wound you might have to carry a pillow for the exit.

My bumbag Ridgeline olive has ,few spare rounds ,pull threw ,couple leg ropes ,Compass,few squares of toilet paper -to clean scope .
Rest goes in the 20l blaze day pack. Hexi fuel ,cooker ,small billy ,mug.Coffee ,sugar ,milk, powder ,scrogin-500g ,muesli bars.
Noodles ,pasta or ration pack .First aid kit ,GPS ,map ,torch or headlamp-500lm + , spare batteries (2 or 3 sets) lighter.Compact bino's
Most in a dry bag inside the pack ,some things ya don't want getting wet.Hexi fuel ,map, torch/headlamp ,lighter.

I do sometimes hunt with a bumbag if I know I'm not going far and if I know the area well. If there are clean streams to drink from and I can get out quickly if the weather turns, then a bumbag is a good option.

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If I'm out for longer, going further or overnight I'll take my Badlands Diablo and it's the best small pack I've owned by far!
It has a mesh suspension system that keeps it off my back and helps stop me sweating.
It's got a 3L water bladder, that I rarely fill, to keep weight down but can be filled from a stream if I need more.
Also carried:

Binoculars.
Knife.
Leatherman.
First aid kit.
Lightweight waterproof.
Torch.
Head torch.
Energy bars/snacks.
5m of strong cord.
GPS.
Lighter.
Toilet paper in waterproof bag.
Spare ammo. (10)
Brimmed hat.

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The straps on the pack are well positioned and even when full with spare clothing, Hennesy hammock, food and sleeping bag strapped on the bottom it's still comfortable...though maxed out!
When carrying just the items listed its not heavy or bulky and has plenty of room for spare clothing and meat when all goes according to plan. 😁

Stoney creek backpack.

Knife, small steel, small first kit (bandage, plasters, painkillers, antihistamine)
Fire lighting kit, map, headlamp, small lenser P5 torch, shepards whistle, PLB, plastic survival blanket, beanie
Toilet paper, snacks, water bottle
spare ammo, bit of muslim cloth for putting back steaks in.

Compass- I wear it around my neck.

Optional- GPS, camera

I like a backpack as if you have a long carry I can bone the meat out & put it in it, leaves your hands free. Tip-when you zip it up make sure they down one side, not zipped up at the top as I've seen/had them unzip & lose shit.

Tahr hunting I use a bigger pack & add gloves, bino's, sunglasses, extra clothes, 3L water bladder, more food, sunblock.

Thanks lads

Originally Posted by Spook

Excellent for stick penetrating skin...if it's for a bullet wound you might have to carry a pillow for the exit.

Depends on the caliber and projectile
I've used it on human entrance and exit GSW, but was FMJ.
Old army medic trick

bumbags are good but not enough space really. i use a older macpac kestral pack about 30 lt i think. its nz made and quite strong. i carry gps, two knives one is spare. 5 meters of cord, emergency blanket, spare amo, moblie phone, map of where i am, black garden plastic bag, comes in handy. tucker if i can be bothered to make something and raincoat. dont take drink, just a small cup with energy drink mixes which u just add and stir from any handy puddle trough or creek.

Originally Posted by Matt2308

I do sometimes hunt with a bumbag if I know I'm not going far and if I know the area well. If there are clean streams to drink from and I can get out quickly if the weather turns, then a bumbag is a good option.

Attachment 4484

If I'm out for longer, going further or overnight I'll take my Badlands Diablo and it's the best small pack I've owned by far!
It has a mesh suspension system that keeps it off my back and helps stop me sweating.
It's got a 3L water bladder, that I rarely fill, to keep weight down but can be filled from a stream if I need more.
Also carried:

Binoculars.
Knife.
Leatherman.
First aid kit.
Lightweight waterproof.
Torch.
Head torch.
Energy bars/snacks.
5m of strong cord.
GPS.
Lighter.
Toilet paper in waterproof bag.
Spare ammo. (10)
Brimmed hat.

Attachment 4485

The straps on the pack are well positioned and even when full with spare clothing, Hennesy hammock, food and sleeping bag strapped on the bottom it's still comfortable...though maxed out!
When carrying just the items listed its not heavy or bulky and has plenty of room for spare clothing and meat when all goes according to plan. 😁

The other picture that went astray...

your gun license is the best for that (old Rifleman trick)

I forgot to add in the bumbag always is a healthy supply of pain killers and anti inflammatorys (voltarin)

Got used last time I took a mate out and he had a stumble in the bush in the dark and whacked his knee a goody on a rock.

And antihistamine(we have lots of wasps in Nelson)

Voltarin for bung knees on rocks is all i use aswell thay work fast as.

I have a wee bum bag as an emergency kit that I take everywhere. Maybe 2l at most.



Survival blanket, notebook, pencil, 15m light cord, 15m builders line, spare laces, compass, good pocket knife, first aid kit (plasters, pain killers, antihistamine), small sewing kit (really useful), fishing line and hooks stuck in inner tube, refillable lighter, candle and a couple of small stainless carabiners (good for prussik or pulley).

On a day trip I just sling it in a 40l day pack along with torch, headlamp, batteries, map, another compass, hunting gear, a few plastic bags (good for small game or the odd mushroom I stumble across + 1001 other uses), bog roll, permits, proper first aid kit, wet weather gear, some grub, a drink and some warm clothing. Has enough room to put some meat in when I finally get lucky. It's a little bulky but I don't bend in the middle so can't push through scrub much anyway. I must invest in a PLB at some stage; though not too much of an issue as the boss knows that I know how to survive and well enough insured.

Cheese! always take cheese!!!!

Originally Posted by baldbob

Cheese! always take cheese!!!!

I always used to take a smallish block 500g, along with salami, vegemite and a spicy fruit loaf for a longer trip.

And a pack of playing cards for if you get lost.

If you find yourself lost the best thing to do is stop and assess the situation. To calm the nerves pull out the cards and start playing solitare. Within five minutes someone will be looking over you're shoulder telling you where to play the next card. Situation resolved.

Originally Posted by ebf

Combined wound dressing (GSW plug) and bloody awesome fire starter in micro sized package.

Reminds me of my trainer for first aid years ago, very much a true first on scene type teacher.
Her recomendations were triangle bandages, tampons and sanitary pads as the most useful and cost effective three items to have.
I think saline solution was next, then ballpoint pen and pocket knife.