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I'm sure it's been asked before, maybe I didn't look far anough back. What size do y'all recommend for your main backpack? One that you might walk in with and expect to carry meat out with too. Tell me your size pack and your own weight, I'm sure that factors in.
I think there are more factors to consider, how long you going for, what conditions are you going to be in (alpine, bush, wet, dry), are you planning on tenting or huts...
Maybe, but that would only be a factor if you were to invest in multiple packs. I'd rather not, and have one big enough to do all, that I don't have to fill if it's a fly in hut stay for example.
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Originally Posted by Shelley
My opinion is go larger, you don't need to fill it, but it gives you the option to. For a day pack I tend to go 40-45l, for longer 75-80l. I'm 1.8m and 67kg.
I've got the marhkor 75l pack for overnighters. Comfy as and has a meat bag etc. I'm tall and 110kg it fits well
Hmm looks like a great pack.
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Originally Posted by SiB
I have an old school faiydown 75ltr
It's all canvas and has heavy duty zips.I'm an ex infantry man.size has little factor mate its pack life, and make sure it has a lid it's handy for quick grab items that arnt on your body and make sure it fits your back.I think those tatonka packs are frigging good if was needing to upgrade that would be my option.
Jase
That sounds like my last pack, though mine might might have gone 85-90l.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
In truth mine probably is 85ltr but with a animal in it it seams less:DQuote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
Terra Nova? Think that's what it was till the bro borrowed it. :XD:Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
Endeavour made in Christchurch older style but hard as mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
90 ltr
I use a 65l Ravine by Macpac, big enough for 10 days in Fiordland, anything too big and I would be tempted to take too much crap.
Have had 2 sets of back wheels and back straps in it on a weekender, more than enough to be carrying, heads can strap to the top if you lucky enough to get one.
Just my 2 cents
Cheers
dino
I've got to stop taking my pillow in the hills to free up that 90ltr space:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
I run a 47lt day pack and a 70lt multiday.
The day back allows a boned out deer and the kit I need for the day. Also, have used this to fly camps and when staying in huts on scouting trips (when shooting an animal is the first priority).
Is that a branded combo or two units that happen to work well for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Uplandstalker
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Originally Posted by SiB
Has been good so far.
Separate packs. The 47lt is an older Hunters Element and the bigger one (not big enough) is a MacpacQuote:
Originally Posted by johnino
75l Cactus Foray. Heavyish but bulletproof and very comfy. Size 3? 185cm, 100kg (winter condition :P)
Get the best bro dont fuck around
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Good thinking Gibo adjustable litreage volume
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roll a 65 for 2-3 day overnighters tipping between 10-15kg (obviously on heavier end if tenting and depending how far packing in)
Anything more than 3 days I ususally gnab the 90 litre just so I have more room for the extra food and bits needed for a longer foray.
I don't know how guys get away with 40 litres for a decent overnight either your walking to a camp where all your stuff already is or hope luck is on your side and you don't need a jacket and extra food if you get caught out a bit later than expected
I can get everything in for 2 nights in my 35liter and still have spare clothes and carry out meat.
I got it deliberately so i had to cut down on Shit in my pack, have a 70-80liter that is now used pretty much only for fly/boat/drive in.
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I've down sized from 65 to a 55 ltr . It stops me carting useless shit I don't need . Just down sized tent bed roll ( inflating) so will have oodles of room now . I like to use my pack as a day pack once I've made camp , so the 55 is perfect quite lite too
I see trampers with those 90 ltr packs and think what the hell do the carry in there ( fresh clothes for every day )
85 ltr Karrimor which is over 20 years old, im 1.88 tall 95 kg.......use it for 1 night or 8 nights....compression straps on the sides make it smaller if need be, big top flap and water bottle compartment on the back......will probably get cremated in it!!!!!!!!!!
My main pack is a Black wolf Sierra 85 ltr (70 main plus 15 day pack). day pack attaches very nicely to main pack.
I picked mine up for $130 at the sika show on special, and so far it has been fine for two/three day trips. Quite impressed at the price.
I don't think it would withstand regular outings to scree country, bush for NI bush it is all good
I have 4
45l markhor for day hunts, more for my longer range hunting/shooting and a 40l huntech for bush hunting as it is fleece outer
65+10 markhor for over night trips( so I don't take so much shit)
90l tatonka for longer and heli trips
