By all accounts the hyperlite southwest4400 I got appears tough with the harness system similar to the cactus hector. I’m yet to do a trip with it but will do shortly and put a post up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
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By all accounts the hyperlite southwest4400 I got appears tough with the harness system similar to the cactus hector. I’m yet to do a trip with it but will do shortly and put a post up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
Hi @Seventenths,
I own, have used, and seen a lot of the ultralight weight gear made in the US while hiking a number of the world's iconic long trails. All the brands you mentioned feature heavily on these trails. It's also a large proportion of those manufacturers intended market. Having hiked the US Rockies I would say that the North American wilderness isn't as tough on gear as the NZ bush is. If you're thinking about a lighter pack than the typical NZ made canvas Cactus pack or Macpac (which are usually between 2.5-3kg), you could also consider one of Ospreys lighter weight hiking packs because their warranty from what I've seen is second to none (at least in the US). You break something and they'll repair it or replace it, doesn't matter if you dropped your pack in the campfire. And the already mentioned Exped Lightening or Thunder models might be worth considering.
But like you mentioned, the combination of your big 3 (sleeping bag, backpack and shelter) is where you can save plenty of weight, along with taking only the minimum required to be safe and comfortable. Consider a quilt over a traditional sleeping bag and you could easily save half a kg.
Joel
This is just a builders belt from Bunnings.Quote:
Originally Posted by maccanz
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I made one from an old car safety belt.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP
I've been using a Gossamer Gear Maraposa for four years now. I was surprised how lightweight it was and I didn't expect it to last long at all but I've been pleasantly surprised as to its durability. It's 60 litre capacity and I can carry enough for seven days camping in the hills. Very comfortable with heavy loads.
I've just bought another one for my wife and I'll buy another for myself when this one wears out.
Disadvantages are:
The material isn't waterproof in the slightest.
It gets very smelly after a few trips as it has an internal frame and the back of the pack is hard against your back.
Moa i have an Aarn effortless rhythm its a lightish pack but at 70ltrs its a bit of pain in the tighter stuff . That said when fully lorded with meat it is pleasant to carry .
The Z packs that you linked look very good with the frame braced under tension being a very clever design IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by wayno
I have a four packs, and for carrying out chilled meat and hunting in as well it is hard to beat the cheapest one that has a good internal frame and good solid harness back, combined with a simple bag pack body that can be swashed down to nothing with a couple of winds of insulation tape keeping it tight against the harness so that it doesnt scratch on scrub. My one is a PU coated nylon and weighs 1.7 kg It's a 'Spa system Concord' that I found in the bush complete with entrenching tool next to a dope patch.
I bought an expensive smaller type Markhor and never use it hunting, waste of time.