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  1. 26-05-2015, 09:30 PM #61
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    the Exped pack got a small hole in it, can't lean against rocks wearing it like the old macpac
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  3. 26-05-2015, 09:32 PM #62
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    don't lean against rocks then ay, I guess that's your lesson learnt. pics?
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  4. 13-11-2015, 04:29 PM #63
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    updated list.
    Pack 1100
    Shelter 725
    grndsheet 150
    sleep bag 1400 Macpac 4 season
    Exped ultralite mat with schnozzle 540
    cooker-gas-mug-pot- with tea tea-coffee 680
    Jacket waterproof 665
    Down vest 550
    spare clothes 575
    gear bag-plb-gps-knife-wipe-cord-sharpner-pain pills etc 1265

    total 8250
    bino+rf+Harness 1355

    have used the Exped pack twice now, carries well, lots of airspace to back, comfy i liek it! i mean my knees like it.
    carried to tops last weekend, hunted with it on, camped where i was when the sun went down.
    during warmer weather ill take the express 400 sleep bag and drop 600g.
    yet to see how it all goes with meat loaded in.

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  5. 13-11-2015, 04:32 PM #64
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    did you shoot your pack Gimp?
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  6. 13-11-2015, 05:20 PM #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    the Exped pack got a small hole in it, can't lean against rocks wearing it like the old macpac
    Same, on a lighter Exped. I just used a poofter pad repair patch. Worked well.
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  7. 13-11-2015, 06:26 PM #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by ANTSMAN View Post
    updated list.
    Pack 1100
    Shelter 725
    grndsheet 150
    sleep bag 1400 Macpac 4 season
    Exped ultralite mat with schnozzle 540
    cooker-gas-mug-pot- with tea tea-coffee 680
    Jacket waterproof 665
    Down vest 550
    spare clothes 575
    gear bag-plb-gps-knife-wipe-cord-sharpner-pain pills etc 1265

    total 8250
    bino+rf+Harness 1355

    have used the Exped pack twice now, carries well, lots of airspace to back, comfy i liek it! i mean my knees like it.
    carried to tops last weekend, hunted with it on, camped where i was when the sun went down.
    during warmer weather ill take the express 400 sleep bag and drop 600g.
    yet to see how it all goes with meat loaded in.

    all up 9605Attachment 42470Attachment 42471Attachment 42472
    What are you using for shelter?
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  8. 13-11-2015, 07:00 PM #67
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    Antsman Am I reading your post correctly Bino+rf+Harness 1355gm
    Must be a very light rifle
    Hunting is relaxing just like Yoga except I get to kill something.
    If it Flies it dies and if it hops it drops.
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  9. 13-11-2015, 07:10 PM #68
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobGibson View Post
    Antsman Am I reading your post correctly Bino+rf+Harness 1355gm
    Must be a very light rifle
    Rf = radio or cellphone?
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  10. 13-11-2015, 07:45 PM #69
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    bino+rangefinder+ harness, not rifle.
    shelter stoney creek stealth tarp . with alum pegs in that weight and ropes.
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  11. 13-11-2015, 11:50 PM #70
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    Quote Originally Posted by stretch View Post
    Rf = radio or cellphone?
    Rangefinder
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  12. 14-11-2015, 09:42 PM #71
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    geezus thats some light gear, i lugged 22kg of gear in my pack plus my rifle the other week for one night out
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  13. 15-11-2015, 06:16 PM #72
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    Quote Originally Posted by ANTSMAN View Post
    bino+rangefinder+ harness, not rifle.
    shelter stoney creek stealth tarp . with alum pegs in that weight and ropes.
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    have you carried any meat in it yet? i did similar in summer but with my tent @ 900gm and no sleeping mat so must be a similar weight to you, plus half a deer on the way back
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  14. 16-11-2015, 06:25 PM #73
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    nah man, carried meat?not yet
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  15. 18-11-2015, 10:28 PM #74
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    Quote Originally Posted by ANTSMAN View Post
    bino+rangefinder+ harness, not rifle.
    shelter stoney creek stealth tarp . with alum pegs in that weight and ropes.
    Attachment 42473
    What do you think of the stealth tarp? Compared to the standard tarps?
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  16. 22-11-2015, 09:34 PM #75
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    @scoped @gimp @ANTSMAN or anyone else with the exped lightweight pack, has anyone carried out an animal in it yet? Also how are they looking for wear and tear?

    Thanks
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