Twin Needle MolleMe vs Cactus Alpine Miklat vs others

Hi all,

I'm in the process of buying a day / ultralight overnight pack. I've heard awesome things about the Cactus miklat in particular from the forum.

I'm aware that MacPac packs rate highly, but can't find anything I really like on their website.

I"m looking 30-50L, super durable and in canvas or cordura.

I was just wondering whether anyone has had any experience with the MolleMe made by Twin Needle? And what other packs are out there that are worth considering?

I don't want something with too many bells and whistles.

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Originally Posted by sambnz

Hi all,

I'm in the process of buying a day / ultralight overnight pack. I've heard awesome things about the Cactus miklat in particular from the forum.

I'm aware that MacPac packs rate highly, but can't find anything I really like on their website.

I"m looking 30-50L, super durable and in canvas or cordura.

I was just wondering whether anyone has had any experience with the MolleMe made by Twin Needle? And what other packs are out there that are worth considering?

I don't want something with too many bells and whistles.

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Cactus, cactus, cactus!, keep kiwis in work! and the Cactus stuff doesn't have all the stupid xtra dumb crap.

Pop into there show room & have a look.

Have a look around for a second hand one of these:

Macpac Pursuit Classic 50L (also come in blue!) Its more of an alpine pack but its a good size and nice and slim up top with a fat arse - like most kiwi girls!

I also have a Cactus Miklat as a day pack - F*cking awesome but a bit small for overnight stuff (for me anyway)

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Originally Posted by kokako

Have a look around for a second hand one of these:

Macpac Pursuit Classic 50L (also come in blue!)

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I have one of these and it is not very comfortable under load.

Not sure how much you want to spend, but this looks good to me...

http://store.kuiu.com/ultra-3000-p/60013.htm

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Kuiu have some nice gear.
Keen on a down jacket and some down gloves for the ballot season. Seem reasonably priced as well.
They have that urban cam pattern which is useful for duck season. They will be getting some coin off me this year.
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Originally Posted by R93

Kuiu have some nice gear.
Keen on a down jacket and some down gloves for the ballot season. Seem reasonably priced as well.
They have that urban cam pattern which is useful for duck season. They will be getting some coin off me this year.
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Not too sure if you're allowed to shoot ducks in downtown Hoki mate[emoji2]

I used to be able too! Lol! Used to be able to take firearms on the school bus as well.
Its good camo for rocky areas.

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I will be looking at the TwinNeedle gear at the sika show. My pikau is pretty good for bush hunting but not as convenient as it could be for a tops trip or for field shooting.

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Originally Posted by 257weatherby

Cactus, cactus, cactus!, keep kiwis in work! and the Cactus stuff doesn't have all the stupid xtra dumb crap.

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TwinNeedle is Kiwi. They make it all in Woolston, Chch. good guys and fellow hunters among them

My current down jacket and solstice sleeping bag are covered in duct tape.
I hear they are good at refilling and repairing such gear at twinneedles?

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Hmm a good backpack is worth its weight in gold and and a bad one can seriously ruin your day (and back).
I have a lot of Macpac stuff from back in the day when it was made in NZ and was a brand to be proud of (even if an American started the company), the feather in their cap was the harness/carry system that was way better than anything else out there at the time (there is a reason it was used for a lot of Everest expeditions). Not sure now if that's still true, Cactus, on the other hand makes bombproof stuff, and would be what I would replace my stuff with now...

Whatever you choose make sure you try the thing under load, take along the stuff you want to put in it and see if it's comfortable, if not find something that is, seem like a fuss but you will appreciate this in the hills.

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My current down jacket and solstice sleeping bag are covered in duct tape.
I hear they are good at refilling and repairing such gear at twinneedles?

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YEP, for a price I guess

Cheers I need them done before winter.

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R93 I took my 23 yr old solstice in to twin needle last week. 45 for a wash n tumble dry. They can repair also

Go the cactus miklat or alpine miklat. Ive read they can sew on a rifle holder....

Sorry meant Patrol

One planet make some good no nonsense canvas packs. I've got a 25L for a daypack and a 38L for 2-3 day trips and I rate them highly.


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