Thread: Be Honest - How do people carry out meat and large weight

Great question. Sounds like you have your gear dialed at 17kg, well done. Hunters aren't trampers, we carry in bang sticks, optics and other stuff in the hope we are successful, so you've done well here. One thing you'll probably find, and I've noticed over time, is that you do get used to the pain and suffering, and are able with some fitness and training to carry out heavier loads. The down side being, you end up carrying too much, and spend a lot of time at the physio. I've learnt the hard way. Got myself in really good nick for the roar, super fit which helps. A quality backpack (a meat shelf is so worth it) and at least one trekking pole, and "quiet feet" (place each foot carefully) will help. On a 3 hour walk out I was carrying out a couple of boned out reds (backstraps, 3-4 legs per animal depending on shoulder, tenderloins, heart, off cuts for the pup) - probably 30-40kg all up. For the longer trips 4-6 hours plus, I try to limit myself to boned out back legs and back straps. It's just the reality of distance. Cord to hang the legs (skin on), quality game bags to keep the flies out, and hang everything in a sheltered, breezy spot. Even works in summer. Cut fern to hang over the game bag for additional protection. Another tip, flies go to bed after dark, so do your meat work under the torch.

Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Great question. Sounds like you have your gear dialed at 17kg, well done. Hunters aren't trampers, we carry in bang sticks, optics and other stuff in the hope we are successful, so you've done well here. One thing you'll probably find, and I've noticed over time, is that you do get used to the pain and suffering, and are able with some fitness and training to carry out heavier loads. The down side being, you end up carrying too much, and spend a lot of time at the physio. I've learnt the hard way. Got myself in really good nick for the roar, super fit which helps. A quality backpack (a meat shelf is so worth it) and at least one trekking pole, and "quiet feet" (place each foot carefully) will help. On a 3 hour walk out I was carrying out a couple of boned out reds (backstraps, 3-4 legs per animal depending on shoulder, tenderloins, heart, off cuts for the pup) - probably 30-40kg all up. For the longer trips 4-6 hours plus, I try to limit myself to boned out back legs and back straps. It's just the reality of distance. Cord to hang the legs (skin on), quality game bags to keep the flies out, and hang everything in a sheltered, breezy spot. Even works in summer. Cut fern to hang over the game bag for additional protection. Another tip, flies go to bed after dark, so do your meat work under the torch.

Thanks that’s great feedback and advice


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