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    Load shelf style packs

    I’m looking into the rabbit hole of load shelf style packs around the 50-60ish litre size. Exo mtn, stone glacier etc. plenty of info/reviews on YouTube based in the states. Any recommendations/things to look out for?

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    Have a look at the spika packs iv got the 40l & mine going hard over the roar I fly camp out & shoot a resemble 10 point stag brought meat & head out weight pack when I got home just over 40kg on board pack handle the 7 hr walk out load great me on the other hand was a bit tired
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayden View Post
    I’m looking into the rabbit hole of load shelf style packs around the 50-60ish litre size. Exo mtn, stone glacier etc. plenty of info/reviews on YouTube based in the states. Any recommendations/things to look out for?

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    I love love love my exo pack! It is the one piece of kit that makes everything else possible! Not cheap but their customer service is amazing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayden View Post
    I’m looking into the rabbit hole of load shelf style packs around the 50-60ish litre size. Exo mtn, stone glacier etc. plenty of info/reviews on YouTube based in the states. Any recommendations/things to look out for?

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    I have a kuiu. I like it. The load shelf is great, keep the bloody meat out of the pack an away from your gear.
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    Like hunt08, I also have a Spika Drover 40lt. I really rate it mate. A friend of mine has the Kuiu, and in comparison the drover is slightly heavier but is really well made, handles load extremely well and the meat shelf is also interchangeable between the 40lt and 80lt version. I tested a lot of packs before landing on this one and extremely happy with it.

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    I have a Drover 80L and its great for longer trips and heavy loads. If my ancient Macpac 50L Pursuit ever dies it will be replaced with the 40L Drover as it fits on the same frame as the 80L so only need the bag.

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    Thanks guys, spiker hasn’t even popped up on any of my searches, look like good solid packs, can’t seem to find any pics of the load shelf and pack being used at the same time though, assume it’s a straight forward buckle type attachment?

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    Yep it is you should be able to have a look at one in the shop in your town some where

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    Sounds like Tatonka is in the testing stages of their new modulus pack which has a load shelf. Rogee productions on YouTube is currently trialing them out, I think mid year they’re going to hit the market

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jus View Post
    Sounds like Tatonka is in the testing stages of their new modulus pack which has a load shelf. Rogee productions on YouTube is currently trialing them out, I think mid year they’re going to hit the market
    I wouldn’t listen to his reviews
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    Kuiu packs are bloody good

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monk View Post
    I wouldn’t listen to his reviews
    Why not? Isn’t he elite?

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    Why not? Isn’t he elite?
    You are a funny man

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08IMP View Post
    You are a funny man

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    Dam I thought he was a beast.

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    Army surplus Swedish paratrooper back back. Farking awesome pack designed to carry anything and everything.

    $150 NZD for a slightly used one. Can't say enough good things about mine,after years of using flash backpacks this thing just blew me away.

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