Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Alpine Night Vision NZ


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4
Like Tree5Likes
  • 1 Post By Patunui
  • 2 Post By Staffnurse41
  • 2 Post By Snoppernator

Thread: Macpac Hesper 52L - Anyone used one?

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2023
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    179

    Macpac Hesper 52L - Anyone used one?

    Hi all,

    Has anyone used the Macpac Hesper 52L? https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-hesp...ck/120027.html

    I am looking at getting a mid-sized pack for overnighters as a nice intermediary between my 75L pack and my daypack, particularly for when travelling from hut to hut. The Hesper is significantly lighter than my 75L (1.2-1.5kg lighter) and should be able to handle the weight of boned out back legs and backsteaks on top of my overnight gear.

    Anyone used one or own one?

    Cheers,

    Matt

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    South Canterbury
    Posts
    19
    I looked at one of these (I think) a month or so ago for my son. I don't think the length is adjustable. So check it fits right before you buy it.
    I ended up with the 50l Torlese because I could get it to fit him right.
    Looked like a good pack for you application though.
    Floundering Around likes this.

  3. #3
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2019
    Location
    Invercargill
    Posts
    164
    Haven’t used the Hester but really rate the NZAT Pursuit 40L packs (I have had 2)
    Great for fast and light, handle the load well but probably less capacity than you need - depending on your gear
    I found that the Cactus rifle scabbard fits on the side and with a dry bag I can fit meat in with belongings attached to pack if needed. Generally I only day hunt on it though
    erniec and Floundering Around like this.

  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2023
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    296
    No but used a Macpac Weka for overnighters which was a 42 litre model. You need light bedding/mat to make sure you have space.
    Just back from a roar hunt, had to use the 25 year old Macpac Genesis, outstanding.
    TimC and Floundering Around like this.
    "Death - our community's number one killer"

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. Big Rap for Macpac
    By Skinny in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 30
    Last Post: 11-03-2013, 01:08 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!