Thread: Pack for Wapiti Ballot

The American packs are only as tall as you need the to be, they're not higher than anything on the NZ market

It you've used a Macpac for 30 years it sounds like you may not have tried a US made pack

We spend weeks in the monkey scrub on the coast each year and haven't had any fatalities yet

SG 5900 for me, got 10days gear and food in...

The 5900 is outstanding, perfectly suited for NZ

80L will be ok. I used an Osprey 85L last time I went in there for 10 days. I’ll be taking my Kuiu Pro LT 7000 in there next year. I’m a believer in having a slightly larger pack then having one that is of minimum size. The larger pack just compresses the extra space down to the same size as the smaller one but makes packing it everyday easier and gives you redundancy for carrying extra shit if successful or you need to help a mate etc.

You can still pack a 90L with the same stuff you would pack into a 60L. Self discipline.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

... I’m a believer in having a slightly larger pack then having one that is of minimum size. The larger pack just compresses the extra space down to the same size as the smaller one but makes packing it everyday easier and gives you redundancy for carrying extra shit if successful or you need to help a mate etc ...

100% agree with everything here

I have a Sky Guide 7900, Love the thing. Can't go wrong with SG

@Ryan_Songhurst, thank you very much a good run down. Will be handy