I hear you. I have a mate with a flash Audi. Wife had a 15kph prang. Car was written off as each headlight cluster is 10K. I shittith you not:omg::omg::omg:
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:58 PM
Ok, so Im starting to do more and more bits and pieces on peoples vehicles for them from my workshop. Young fella I know has a Isuzu D Max. It has done about 200k I noticed the other day that...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:57 PM
80L will be ok. I used an Osprey 85L last time I went in there for 10 days. I’ll be taking my Kuiu Pro LT 7000 in there next year. I’m a believer in having a slightly larger pack then having one that...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:45 PM
I have the MR Marshall, bought it from Safari supplies who are the distributor in NZ & also have excellent service / support if something goes wrong (i foolishly broke a buckle on mine.....completely...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:44 PM
The 5900 is outstanding, perfectly suited for NZ
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:44 PM
SG 5900 for me, got 10days gear and food in...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:44 PM
Interesting 264735 264736
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:36 PM
The American packs are only as tall as you need the to be, they're not higher than anything on the NZ market It you've used a Macpac for 30 years it sounds like you may not have tried a US made...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:36 PM
Anything "high" is going to be very difficult if you have to bust up through the scrub line, I've carried a Macpac Torres (80+ litres) for nearly 30 years on big missions in Fiordland and while there...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:36 PM
Samsamdjt You need to be brutal on your gear selection, clothes your wearing plus one dry set for camp, 1 pair spare Sox’s, puffy jacket and a good raincoat. One cooker between 2-3 of you, one small...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:35 PM
Anyone noticed how big the packs are that Roggee on Youtube carries for a day hunt. I don't often watch his stuff but watched the latest one with his new thermal, his pack was huge before adding...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:35 PM
Try carrying a caped out bull plus 7 days of gear in a 60l pack There are multiple pack options, 7900 is the biggest and not suited to the average joe, however it suits for my guided hunts...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:34 PM
Yeah I personally use a 6000cu in kuiu for everything. That supposedly about 90 litres but doesn’t feel like a big pack. As for food, dehy is really the only option for most meals plus some...
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:34 PM
Doesn't matter how big my pack is I'd not be putting any skin inside it anyhow
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:34 PM
65L or 70L pack for a 10 day Fiordland trip is do-able.... but it all turns to custard if you achieve your goal and need to start lugging a green Wapiti headskin for several days :oh noes:
Liked On: 11-12-2024, 12:33 PM