Thread: Please recommend a 5 day suitable pack please

Second hand cactus foray. Or macpac Torre or Cascade.
Good solid canvas packs.
Macpac are a bit cheaper.

Or you could take less shit, I've done 7 days out of my 60l,

Originally Posted by gonetropo

https://cactusoutdoor.co.nz/collecti...products/foray

made in nz too

I'd have to save up a but more for that but looks really good

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Or you could take less shit, I've done 7 days out of my 60l,

What's your gear list? I use the nimrod list on fish n hunt. I usually just run out of space for food.

Osprey do an 85l that's a good pack

65 to 75l should be plenty if you can do 3 days with the 50l.
Strap stuff on the outside when your packing meat out.
The exped and osprey packs at bivouac look good

Cactus. Best option for your budget, give or take a few $$

Most of the above will be made in Asia

Cactus. Buy once cry once... will probably outlast your knees!

I'm using Aarn packs with front pouches a lot these days, especially if not going to be using it for bush bashing. I also use it for SAR work as its so useful having things to hand without removing the pack.

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

I'm using Aarn packs with front pouches a lot these days, especially if not going to be using it for bush bashing. I also use it for SAR work as its so useful having things to hand without removing the pack.

I second that. AARN packs are awesome with front packs. I have done a week in fiordland with mine and the main pack volume is only 55 liters. Light weight and super comfy

That was mostly tounge in cheek man, 50l for 5 days would be a challenge. I have a simialr gear list to the nimrod one, I have just focused on simple lightweight and compact items. I use a quilt which saves heaps of space, and use a lightweight rain jacket etc on those sorts of trips. Lots of small cuts make big differences. Not having a tent is a good space saver to, a little fly takes up virtually no room

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Originally Posted by Nick-D

That was mostly tounge in cheek man, 50l for 5 days would be a challenge. I have a simialr gear list to the nimrod one, I have just focused on simple lightweight and compact items. I use a quilt which saves heaps of space, and use a lightweight rain jacket etc on those sorts of trips. Lots of small cuts make big differences. Not having a tent is a good space saver to, a little fly takes up virtually no room

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I am thinking of a fly and ground sheet duo. A tent is usually heavy and large as you said.

I recon the dry weight of the tatonka is a big downer for them. I have a Macpac Cascade 75ltr which is great but they don't make the 90ltr any more. I think the 80ltr Torre is their biggest pack. The Osprey ones look good for what you get size and money wise.

I have a Cactus Hector and im real happy with it, its a bit on the heavy side but I've done my time with lightweight stuff and quality, after sales service and comfort are top of the list now. Its super comfy and a simple design so doesnt have straps all over the show which is a pet hate of mine with packs, its also built really really well and I expect a long service life out of it

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I have a Cactus Hector and im real happy with it, its a bit on the heavy side but I've done my time with lightweight stuff and quality, after sales service and comfort are top of the list now. Its super comfy and a simple design so doesnt have straps all over the show which is a pet hate of mine with packs, its also built really really well and I expect a long service life out of it

Yeah man. Don't think I could break my cactus if I wanted too

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Thanks everyone. A lot to research!