Thread: bushbuck backpacks

Anyone had any experience with the 90L? https://bushbuck.co.nz/products/dest...39468060868707

$600 for a 2.65kg pack that size seems pretty reasonable, but I know that bushbuck has a bit of a spotty reputation for gear quality. anyone done some miles or carried some load in one?

Looked at the destroyer but settled for a Tatonka instead.

Have 2 of their daypacks, absolutely love them, brilliant design.

I know you're after comments on the bushbuck, but I run both the 40 and 80L Spika Drover system. Having run a few packs in the past, rate these both mate. Worth having a look.

the spika looks good.
I'm running an eberlestock j34 at the moment and its a bloody nice wee pack, but it doesn't have solid frame, just aluminium bars up both sides internally. wasn't a problem but I've got a pretty buggered shoulder now that sits a good inch lower than the other under load and i'm hoping a more secure supportive frame will let me carry a load a bit better.

I definitely wouldn't be dropping $600 on anything bushbuck, especially if you're relying on it due to an injury.

Seriously, do not waste your hard earned money on bushbuck. Rubbish

Was tempted by Bushbuck once. Total and utter rubbish. Don’t touch it is my advice.

can absolutely not confirm that.

as i said 2 daypacks, plenty of clothing, everything we have is very good.

It would be good when the people that had bad experiences would mention what it was they bought and when, just to give a bit of context.

For example I heard that their sleeping mats tend to leak, i stayed clear of them and got expeds instead..

Originally Posted by STC

can absolutely not confirm that.

as i said 2 daypacks, plenty of clothing, everything we have is very good.

It would be good when the people that had bad experiences would mention what it was they bought and when, just to give a bit of context.

For example I heard that their sleeping mats tend to leak, i stayed clear of them and got expeds instead..

For me it was 2 sets of their thermal leggings. One pair had a hole in the knee stitching from factory, the other pair tore a hole in the knee stitching when I put them on the first time. I also had a long sleeve camo shirt that had stitching in the sleeve and side coming undone from factory.

I’d excuse the quality issues if it was cheap, but it’s not cheap.

if you want to try a REAL external frame pack....come see me and will load up my K2 Hunter so you can go for walk around reserve....if the frame suits you...well buy one,either brand new or one of the 2nd hand options on here...pretty sure Barry the hunter still has the plain contractor version for sale cheaply.

As far as packs go, Macpac Cascade or K2 Hunter fill the bill for me. A bit of hate out there towards Bush Buck but the few bits of gear of theirs that I’ve got are ok. Their clothing pattern makers might be foreigners considering the cut of some garments but they last ok, more than can be said for the likes of Stoney Creek fucking shit.

Originally Posted by 16Tontovarish

the spika looks good.
I'm running an eberlestock j34 at the moment and its a bloody nice wee pack, but it doesn't have solid frame, just aluminium bars up both sides internally. wasn't a problem but I've got a pretty buggered shoulder now that sits a good inch lower than the other under load and i'm hoping a more secure supportive frame will let me carry a load a bit better.

I doubt an external frame will help your shoulder with loads. A really good pack harness with a waist belt that grips on your hips like a teenage nymphomaniac will make the biggest difference imo. Take the weight off the shoulders and put it on the hips. An internal frame is more comfortable and is better if carrying a shouldered rifle. An external frame is great for tying a deer to it

I suggest the buy once cry once method. I had a bushbuck 90+10 a few years back, uncomfortable under load. Changed to Kuiu and never looked back. The shoulder straps are adjustable individually, height wise and angle. Probably help you get a good match for your shoulders…

With any pack makes a massive difference if you get it fitted by someone who knows what they are doing. I see the op is in Canterbury, I've had a Sitka pack, an Exped lightning and my current Cactus fitted by the guys at Bivouac and it's a complete gamechanger, I'd always messed about with packs myself and never put much thought into it but after getting them properly fitted I'd have it done with any new pack.

Originally Posted by STC

can absolutely not confirm that.

as i said 2 daypacks, plenty of clothing, everything we have is very good.

It would be good when the people that had bad experiences would mention what it was they bought and when, just to give a bit of context.

For example I heard that their sleeping mats tend to leak, i stayed clear of them and got expeds instead..

For me was 2 merino hoodys, both them the stitching under the arms had come apart before i put them on, sent back and brought 1 firstlite merino hoody which is still going strong 3 years later. But Old man has had great run out of the bushbuck puffers, and he thrashes them. This some gear is ok some is crap.