Thread: Kuiu packs

Hey Bryan, how did you manage to get the quick drawer rifle holder in?
I am looking to move to the Kuiu pack system as well but when trying to add that particular item it says it's restricted and they won't ship to NZ (bizarre I know).
I emailed them a query and they said they won't ship 'weapon accessories' to NZ due to govt regulations and won't budge on the position, yet will happily send over the bow holder - lol.

Originally Posted by Bobba

Unfortunately it's the foray that's giving me grief. No doubt they are great packs, rugged and simple but the fits just not right for me.

Have you had it fitted and are you using the correct size harness?
Have Cactus Hector and it's the best thing I've ever bought, super tough, comfortable and well thought out and its still under 3kg. I chew through all sorts of gear but can't see me ever moving on from the Hector.

I don’t know anyone who dislikes their kuiu pack. I’d get one but i’m very happy with my Osprey which cost me a lot less so not worried. I looked at cactus just to get a 55L size when my old macpac got chewed by my pup. I was gobsmacked at how expensive they are so never went that way.

Originally Posted by odds0und

Hey Bryan, how did you manage to get the quick drawer rifle holder in?
I am looking to move to the Kuiu pack system as well but when trying to add that particular item it says it's restricted and they won't ship to NZ (bizarre I know).
I emailed them a query and they said they won't ship 'weapon accessories' to NZ due to govt regulations and won't budge on the position, yet will happily send over the bow holder - lol.

Hey odds0und, I got my pack coming up 2 years ago now. Sounds like their policy has changed in recent time.

Bloody annoying they are doing that.

I have used the side straps in the past, which works fine, just means the rifle sits a little higher on the pack.

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Have you had it fitted and are you using the correct size harness?
Have Cactus Hector and it's the best thing I've ever bought, super tough, comfortable and well thought out and its still under 3kg. I chew through all sorts of gear but can't see me ever moving on from the Hector.

Same with most cactus products I've used

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Originally Posted by Bryan

Hey odds0und, I got my pack coming up 2 years ago now. Sounds like their policy has changed in recent time.

Bloody annoying they are doing that.

I have used the side straps in the past, which works fine, just means the rifle sits a little higher on the pack.

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Thanks for the reply.
Yep that's just how it goes these days with policies!
Sounds good re side straps, probably not ideal for the shitty bush I carry the rifle through in the Tararua's etc. though.
May have to do a work around and get some mates in the States or UK to purchase for me and send over.

Originally Posted by odds0und

Hey Bryan, how did you manage to get the quick drawer rifle holder in?
I am looking to move to the Kuiu pack system as well but when trying to add that particular item it says it's restricted and they won't ship to NZ (bizarre I know).
I emailed them a query and they said they won't ship 'weapon accessories' to NZ due to govt regulations and won't budge on the position, yet will happily send over the bow holder - lol.

I got the rifle holder late last year you just change to a us customer and it turned up.

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Have you had it fitted and are you using the correct size harness?
Have Cactus Hector and it's the best thing I've ever bought, super tough, comfortable and well thought out and its still under 3kg. I chew through all sorts of gear but can't see me ever moving on from the Hector.

Yep. When I brought it I measured twenty times first, great design, ruggedness and simplicity and hoped it would be the last pack I buy. I have a huntaway as well that is brilliant and was the main reason for going for the foray but it's just not working for me.

I recently replaced my Macpac Cascade with a Mystery Ranch Marshall, The Macpac has always been comfortable & a great workhorse for me but a bit of a pain packing out an animal.

My new Mystery Ranch pack is next level, pricey but i have no regrets spending the money, I researched all the other brands & am happy i went this way.
It is heavier than the Kuiu, stone glacier, Eberlestock packs due to heavier materials so i'm hoping it'll be a bit tougher, has all the typical hunting pack features like carbonfiber frame & separate load shelf for meat & once you own the frame you can attach different size packs to it etc...

Bought from Safari supplies in NZ so that was also a factor for me.

Originally Posted by Sika 8

I recently replaced my Macpac Cascade with a Mystery Ranch Marshall, The Macpac has always been comfortable & a great workhorse for me but a bit of a pain packing out an animal.

My new Mystery Ranch pack is next level, pricey but i have no regrets spending the money, I researched all the other brands & am happy i went this way.
It is heavier than the Kuiu, stone glacier, Eberlestock packs due to heavier materials so i'm hoping it'll be a bit tougher, has all the typical hunting pack features like carbonfiber frame & separate load shelf for meat & once you own the frame you can attach different size packs to it etc...

Bought from Safari supplies in NZ so that was also a factor for me.

Thanks @Sika 8 definitely worth a look. Cheers

I have the older version of the exo called the K2 2000 day pack/overnighter. If the new design is as comfortable as the older one then there won't be another pack brand for me. The new design looks fantastic (exp water bottle holder). Designed to carry weight on the hips and is modular (meat shelf) I looked at reviews of kuiu and exo before I cryed once (maybe twice lol) and most pointed towards exo. Both top quality!

I'm curious about this set up. Don't need but quite like.

Light day pack option and shelf for load capacity appeals.

My scenario is not many over nighters but lots of long days shooting pests and occasionally popping a deer and needing to carry it, or evening hunts when I don't need much gear but end up with some big loads.

https://eberlestock.com/collections/emod-modular

The frame and the 2500 Vapor (40 litre) look a good set up.

I currently have an Outdoorsman which is good enough and has done a lot of hard work...I should be happy.

https://outdoorsmans.com/products/frame-system

https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/hunting-packs