Thread: Modern Packs

Wooden pack frame with kit bag to take off for meat carying , pack frame made by my dad canvas work by me just turned 17 , woolen sleeping bag , cut down 98 mauser, going up the young valley .
Boots by John bull I think .

Originally Posted by Maxx

So, any feedback from users of these ‘modern packs’ on their waterproofness? As an old bugger the notion of your pack opening anywhere other than the top is hard to reconcile. Can’t stop looking at those long front and side zips …

I have the stone glacier 5900. Waterproofing is pretty good but not great. In very wet conditions I use a pack cover, which works well.

Originally Posted by HILLBILLYHUNTERS

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Wooden pack frame with kit bag to take off for meat carying , pack frame made by my dad canvas work by me just turned 17 , woolen sleeping bag , cut down 98 mauser, going up the young valley .
Attachment 273205 Boots by John bull I think .

Not waterproof.

What binocs are you using there @Tahr.

I don't know how modern it is but my Fjallraven Kajka suits me well. It's made from very tough ViNylon -F "micro canvas" for want of a better word
It's not "light" but it's got heaps of space, two very generous side pockets and the top of the pack can detach to be a chest bag or bumbag. You can load it from the top or unzip the whole back of the main compartment
Heaps of straps so great for stashing the rifle and most importantly for me (long legs, short back), it's VERY adjustable for width across shoulders and height. Last time I used it on a two dayer over "challenging" terrain it carried the weight well and on the way out it would of been over 30kg....which my legs complained about but back and shoulders were good.

https://fjallraven.co.nz/products/f-...31539008372854

Originally Posted by nor-west

What binocs are you using there @Tahr.

They were 7x35 and Japanese. Haminex. That was 1970. Same as these, but smaller.

Originally Posted by HILLBILLYHUNTERS

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Wooden pack frame with kit bag to take off for meat carying , pack frame made by my dad canvas work by me just turned 17 , woolen sleeping bag , cut down 98 mauser, going up the young valley .
Attachment 273205 Boots by John bull I think .

Love the triconis.

Used to borrow bino's for trip's to Rangi and give the owners venison.
Never dreamed I could own a pair.

First blooded outing for the Exo K4 3600. I’m still salty I didn’t get the 5000 bag, but the load carrying was sooo bloody comfortable. Pack weight was close to 40kg and I was hardly sore the next day.

I’m still on the fence about the large full length side pockets, I’m used to one main compartment and also having the protection of a pack liner for all my gear against poor weather. I don’t use a spotting scope and am seriously considering cutting out the internal wall on one side to make the main compartment larger and keeping the other in intact for tent or bivvy gear.

To the people that have them, what are you chucking in the large side pockets?

Originally Posted by McNotty

First blooded outing for the Exo K4 3600. I’m still salty I didn’t get the 5000 bag, but the load carrying was sooo bloody comfortable. Pack weight was close to 40kg and I was hardly sore the next day.

I’m still on the fence about the large full length side pockets, I’m used to one main compartment and also having the protection of a pack liner for all my gear against poor weather. I don’t use a spotting scope and am seriously considering cutting out the internal wall on one side to make the main compartment larger and keeping the other in intact for tent or bivvy gear.

To the people that have them, what are you chucking in the large side pockets?

I've got the 5000, I put my tent in one side and have the other side for my wet weather gear, I was also slightly apprehensive about the side pockets but actually am finding them pretty useful. I have been putting a dry bag in the main compartment and that seems to work well, Only had the pack for about a month so I'm sure I'll tweak how I use it. Overall it's super comfy, endless adjustment so the fit is spot on and I like how I can compress everything down when I'm just going for the day.

My Kuiu Pro LT 7000 pack in Fiordland. Love this pack, so comfortable to have on your back all day and really enjoy the layout and options I have with pockets etc. My mates Pro 7800 bag is even better again, it just comes with slightly more weight.

Originally Posted by Brian

Used to borrow bino's for trip's to Rangi and give the owners venison.
Never dreamed I could own a pair.

First binos I had you could only look through the right hand side

Used them for about three years then was given some like tahrs, and in fact if he had given them to my uncles they might have been his old pair

Originally Posted by Tahr

They were 7x35 and Japanese. Haminex. That was 1970. Same as these, but smaller.

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If you were lucky enough to travel overseas in the 70's, you could buy the Hanimex in the duty free shops at the NZ airports. Popular glass in those days.

Originally Posted by Mathias

If you were lucky enough to travel overseas in the 70's, you could buy the Hanimex in the duty free shops at the NZ airports. Popular glass in those days.

And a pack of rothmans to chug away on as you flew. Ah those must have been the days

Yeah ashtrays in the seat armrests and white covers on the seat backs for the brillcream.