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Anyone using on of these?
I have a Milkat & love it, even though it's got a fixed length "harness" it fits me great, is strong & a very well made basic pack ( have had it loaded with meat etc & never have to worry about it coming apart ) but the waist strap cut's into ya a bit and shes a bit small for a night or two away.
The Huntaway seems to have a bit more padding and a better waist belt, thoughts ?
Replaced my Miklat with a Huntaway after much deliberation...
Have to say the Huntaway is far better for my needs. Better harness/waist-belt, floating lid is great and I really like the compression straps and side pockets. Everything you need and no extra faff!
Enough room for a night out without being too big for a day hunting pack. I comfortably fitted overnight bivi gear and 2x boned out reds.
Its my go to pack for most of my hunting, climbing and tramping. Don't think you'll be disappointed with one.
Must have been little reds
I replaced my Miklat with a Huntaway too, for all the same reasons. Can get enough gear in it for long weekend fly camping (traveling light) and with expandable lid can pack meat in without fuss. gun scabbard is a nice touch to add to it too.
I'm like a walking ad for Catcus sometimes, shorts, t-shirt, pack and cap :thumbsup: but NZ made and top quality, I'm happy to push the brand
Andrew @7mmsaum has a Huntaway pack.
Cheers boys & yeah thanks Bruce, I've spoken to Andrew & he also rates it highly.
That's true Phil
Here it is with all the protein from a Sika hind and 2 yr old in it
Still fitted all my other gear and the top is not even extended for the extra 10 litre capacity
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And here it's waiting to carry steak, roasts and stirfry from this spiker
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Here it's just waiting patiently for a protein donor to show up
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And shedding water like a water shedding thing :)
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I really like it, I'm fond of gear I can't break, some possies are freakin inhospitable enough without a pack letting you down
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Following this with interest. Pretty keen on a day bag. Take it you could roll it up into a bigger bag for a few day trips.
What are they like for noise in the tight stuff? @7mmsaumQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Noisy in the tight stuff but at 6 foot 2 so am I, so I don't hunt in there, shoot them in the open :)
My thinking has always been that if you know your pack is a bit noisy in the bush it makes you doubly careful and can work to your advantage. Its size and width that matters too - a big noisy pack is a bugger, but a smaller one not so much. I've always used 30-40 litre canvas Macpac type day packs.
Yes, the top lifts up via compression straps and easily gives you another 10 litresQuote:
Originally Posted by Ranal
@7mmsaum sorry to go off topic but whats with the sika sneakers ;) Don't you wear boots when hunting?
Here's mine waiting to be filled
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Ready for home
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And on my way
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shoulda named them "the shopping cart" .
I also went from a miklat and have found them to me very comfortable with a load on.
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The New Balance (model 809) off-road running shoe has really helped me in the steep shale/rock country. Better grip than any boot I have ever used and seriously comfortable, also sore or tired feet and legs are a thing of the past, and light as a feather. Short (protector safety- $9 ) oilskin puttees keep debris out of them. I think these shoes are 5-6 years old, perhaps more, I look after them with a selleys aerosol waterproofing product in the blue can, Bunnings sell it, great on jackets/packs as well.Quote:
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I have just purchased the newer model of Trail running shoe from New Balance (MT 910BR3) to replace these when they wear out.
Trail/all terrain running shoes are not your normal sneakers, the grip and comfort off-road are quite something, as an example they do not slip on steep smooth wet clay pans.
These shoes have a strong following with off-road endurance racers/runners/walkers/trampers/backpackers
I'm not saying boots are no good, but for me these shoes completely eliminate tired or sore feet and legs, -now my lungs are the weak link :)
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Should have been a leg model:P
Awesome report. They must have a reasonably firm sole then, esp if ok on rocks & shale.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
They have a composite shank in the sole for rock bruise protection, it has a fancy name but I can't remember what it is.Quote:
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I haven't hardly hunted in boots in the NI for a couple of years. I wear Saloman XA Pro which are similar to 7mmsaum's. I concur with everything that 7mmsaum says. And I have found that my ankles have strengthened up a lot in the absence of my boot's ankle support.
