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.

Terminator Night Vision NZ


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Page 4 of 11 FirstFirst 1234567891011 LastLast
Results 46 to 60 of 153
Like Tree97Likes

Thread: Newbie hunter. Which backpack?? Size?? Brand?? Other gear?

  1. #46
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    Yep, Jetboil, a good jacket, quality sleeping bag is a must have and a fly or tent. I have a 60L and she's a tight fit but I hate being cold...and hungry .


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Okay I'll start saving for a jet boil haha. Seems like an awesome piece of kit! I'm gonna cheap out on jacket... Just gonna wear a nice warm jumper and then a small thin waterproof rain jacket over the top of it starts raining,will that combo work? It'll just be WAY cheaper than to buy a proper warm waterproof jacket for me at the moment.
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  2. #47
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Nibblet View Post
    Problem is once you start getting serious and have a few trips under your belt you start to realise quality gear is worth the cost.

    Think my bag was $420 USD.

    Jackets set you back a few hundy
    Tent the same
    Gps, plb etc etc.

    Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
    Dammit well I cannot spend over $200 on a sleeping bag. Its impossible for me at this time. Otherwise I'll have to start sacrificing other important pieces of kit
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  3. #48
    Member Danny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Central NI
    Posts
    5,084
    Quote Originally Posted by TheJanitar View Post
    Dammit well I cannot spend over $200 on a sleeping bag. Its impossible for me at this time. Otherwise I'll have to start sacrificing other important pieces of kit
    I paid $350 here for a decent quality bag. Second hand.
    Take your time mate, I used to use my school jacket for years and mate, as long as your warm enough you'll live for ages with just water until someone finds ya and warms ya up.
    Or buy a white dog, she or he looks pretty hot.
    Nibblet likes this.
    Dan M

  4. #49
    Ejected
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    HBC, NORTH of Auckland
    Posts
    5,249
    Quote Originally Posted by TheJanitar View Post
    Dammit well I cannot spend over $200 on a sleeping bag. Its impossible for me at this time. Otherwise I'll have to start sacrificing other important pieces of kit
    What's the other pieces of kit you're taking about?

    I actually managed to score a really good shell jacket from Sierratradingpost for $30. Super light and fully waterproof.

    Good bag makes a world of difference, and a shit sleep makes for a crap days hunting. Cold, unmotivated, tired leads to stumbling and lapses in judgement.

    Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
    Danny likes this.

  5. #50
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Nibblet View Post
    What's the other pieces of kit you're taking about?

    I actually managed to score a really good shell jacket from Sierratradingpost for $30. Super light and fully waterproof.

    Good bag makes a world of difference, and a shit sleep makes for a crap days hunting. Cold, unmotivated, tired leads to stumbling and lapses in judgement.

    Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
    Basically everything apart from a scope and a rifle mate, need to get a day pack, sleeping Mat, tent or fly (which one do u recommend btw), plb, jet boil, good pair of boots, pants, etc etc.. Buying a sleeping bag for something like $400 will remove a couple of those things from the list student problems..
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  6. #51
    Ejected
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    HBC, NORTH of Auckland
    Posts
    5,249
    I've always been a tent person personally.
    Things like jet boil you can easily get away with a small gas cooker and something like the little Stanley steel cup set.

  7. #52
    Member gadgetman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    17,979
    Another reasonable option for a pack is the macpac Ascent. Has an extendible lid that can be removed and used as a day bag. Also has a small thin sleeping mat in it for padding that can be used to augment your other mat, means you can go lighter on warmth rating. Check out second hand or sales. I bought mine from on here.

    Sleeping bags like everything are a trade off. Down generally packs smaller and is lighter for the same warmth as synthetic. Normally down has near zero warmth if it gets wet (you can get some treated down bags that are meant to be better), synthetic you can wring it out and it will give you some warmth.

    I don't own a flash hunting jacket. I prefer to be able to layer up and put on a waterproof jacket. Gives more options.

    Don't be in too much of a hurry to get everything, wait for the sales. Sale prices are often the same as second hand with macpac.
    Danny and TheJanitar like this.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

  8. #53
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Guys,

    Vaude Power Lizard SUL 1-2 Person Tent | Trade Me

    this is a bargain right? should i jump on it?
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  9. #54
    Member Danny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Central NI
    Posts
    5,084
    Quote Originally Posted by TheJanitar View Post
    Guys,

    Vaude Power Lizard SUL 1-2 Person Tent | Trade Me

    this is a bargain right? should i jump on it?
    What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Awaian likes this.
    Dan M

  10. #55
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    hahaha, im normal if were talking tent size..

    clothes, large or medium
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  11. #56
    Member Danny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Central NI
    Posts
    5,084
    I think I've given a tent away, I'll look. Have some large clothes I'll have a look and send you a photo


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Dan M

  12. #57
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    I think I've given a tent away, I'll look. Have some large clothes I'll have a look and send you a photo


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Legend mate, good buggers on here. wondering if i should offer that guy like 300 for the vaude... theyre close to a grand new
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  13. #58
    Member Danny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Central NI
    Posts
    5,084

    Newbie hunter. Which backpack?? Size?? Brand?? Other gear?

    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Certainly looks nice and light, I have a hubba old and heavyweight but good. Yeh I'd say you wouldn't go wrong with that tent but I'm no tent expert at all - @Spanners has one on here also for $200 is it?


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    Nibblet likes this.
    Dan M

  14. #59
    Member TheJanitar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Jaffa land
    Posts
    266
    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    Certainly looks nice and light, I have a hubba old and heavyweight but good. Yeh I'd say you wouldn't go wrong with that tent but I'm no tent expert at all - @Spanners has one on here also for $200 is it?


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    Yea idk that tent is some Chinese brand I think, never heard of it. Definitely would rather pay an extra $100 for the vaude.
    Danny likes this.
    By law, you are required to turn on your headlights if it's raining in Sweden.

    How the hell am I supposed to know if it's raining in Sweden?

  15. #60
    Member Danny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Central NI
    Posts
    5,084
    Do you have a cooker?


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    Dan M

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. what size backpack?
    By johnino in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 15-09-2014, 11:48 AM
  2. hello from a newbie hamilton hunter
    By Dan-N in forum Introductions
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 27-02-2014, 08:08 PM

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!!