Yup I'll endorse the lightning 60. A mate liked mine so much he bought one too. Its really only a summer /lightweight pack
Liked On: 20-03-2017, 03:40 PM
Yeah I've got the lightening 60. Has held up well for me so far and is the most comfortable harness I have ever used. Carries a load super well. They are pretty minimalistic though so not the thing...
Liked On: 20-03-2017, 01:38 PM
It really does depend on where in the country you are. Here in Te Urewera country we are seldom 3 or 4 hours walk from a nice cosy hut...that's winter sorted. Summer fly camping consists of a sil...
Liked On: 19-03-2017, 06:22 PM
Only you can answer this. Go into Macpac or what ever shop that sells the pack you like. Take all your gear with you and try packing it into the pack you want. With in 5 minutes you will know if...
Liked On: 19-03-2017, 11:41 AM
Following this with a great deal of interest. I was looking at a Cactus Huntaway 45+10 as a 1 or 2 night pack.
Liked On: 19-03-2017, 10:10 AM
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f13/macpac-cascade-90l-32197/ ...make an offer, its like new. :)
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 10:56 PM
Used an ex-BHP Billiton supplied pack for a 3 dayer in the Tararua's - Monday after Kaikoura. Worked for BHP, 7 years, in NW of WA until I retired and came home. Weather was raining, blowing and...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 10:56 PM
I wont go anywhere without my 85ltr pack...... day hunt is a pikau but overnight and the big pack comes along.
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 09:20 PM
Based where??
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 07:40 PM
Not that I have been doing f all lately but I can do two nights comfortably out of my 35l elberstock, thats bivi bag,sleeping bag,rifle ,cooking gear,food, water bottle,emergency equipment,full...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 07:23 PM
If you plan on shooting something you have to consider what you are carrying out, not what you are carrying in. I am still using my 75 litre Fairy Down Terra Nova and I have never found it too big...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 07:23 PM
I find it comes down to what sort of hunting you will be doing. Ie if I'm going into open country and plan to be shooting at longer range I have extra gear to take. Big camera and tripod, bigger...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 07:23 PM
I got a Macpac Ravine 65L for $199 at the macpac sale the other day, the guy fitted it to me with sandbags so it didnt protrude up past my shoulders which was one of my stipulations, I will be using...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 05:57 PM
I use a 45 litre Macpac weka...easy big enough for 3days with fly mattress etc... Check out Macpac clearance page mean deal on 50 litre pack, down to $150 with another 20% off in store... Wouldn't...
Liked On: 18-03-2017, 05:57 PM
17 HMR!!
Liked On: 17-03-2017, 06:24 PM