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G'day
A few years ago now I saw in a NZ shooting mag a Bum Bag that you could extend out into a larger back pack for carrying out meat etc .
Does anyone have experience with this product , are they still available , what are they called , who makes them , are they any good ?
Ken
I have a 27l Stoney creek day pack/bum bag. Never used the bum bag function but as a day pack its shit hot.
Looks like thay do a 30l now.
2 in 1 Daypack 30 Litre
Thanks for that .
I don't think that is what I saw in the magazine , but that thing sure looks good . I think Stoney Creek is imported into Aus so I'll do a bit of research to see if I can get one here .
Is your one well made ?
Are the zips and stitching good quality ?
Ken
Yeah mate had it for quiter some years and its still in really good condition, dont think there is anything going on it to be honest.Quote:
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Not 100% waterproof but thats easy to fix by putting a dry bag in it if you need to, I never bother.
I cant fault it mate. :)
iv got a swazi one was $150 fan bloody tastic bit of kit
Top notch piece of kit. Am on my second one now. The first wore through the bottom from sheer hard work whilst the zips etc were still going strong. They are bit narrower and taller than most but that suits me fine. Dont seem to use it bum bag style much.
I've found a place over here that sells the Stoney Creek bag , so I can get one here .
I've noticed a couple of you have mentioned that you never use it as just a Bum Bag , so you've got me wondering if I ever would and maybe I should just get a good day pack .
If you have any thoughts or advice " fire away " .
Ken
Its a great day pack so whats the question again? ;)
Mine is a stoney creek. Gets used as bum bag whilst pig hunting but big enough for overnighter (deerstalking)
as it can fit sleeping bag and enough bits and pieces. Can tie bag on outside and boned out deer inside if my luck is in.
I have one.
I half like it and half dont.
I thought it was great but now I find it gets uncomfortable and dosnt fit me right.
I never use it as just a bumbag as I found it allways slid down my ass.
Im definitely looking into other bags
My mate I hunt with has one hes stoked with it,he has had it a while and it fits quite a bit of gear and meat and seams strong.Its quiet in the bush which is key and sits nice and low for the bush hobbiting stuff.
Ha Ha hobbiting, as only NI'ers can :)Quote:
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I shave my feet now as that unjust tag has given me complex:DQuote:
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Do you find it expensive though? Ripping through that must chew up the gillette's?Quote:
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Clippers:DQuote:
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Oh yip thru that, so just going for the close cut, mrs must get pissed with the prickles when shes sitting across from ya at the table aye ;)Quote:
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I singe :cool:Quote:
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I feel its important to leave a thin layer of hair to keep quiet in the scrub!.The missus hates it when I ......nah nah never mind.Quote:
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I tried a 'Hunters Element' for a little while, it was a pain in the arse, as a bumbag it was too heavy and kept falling down all the time, so ended up only using it folded out as a pack, so that the shoulder straps would hold it up.
As a pack it wasnt very good either, as the shoulder straps were very average, it was nosiy in the bush, and couldnt get much in it either, very quickly moved it on and got a 40L huntech which has solved all of these issues for me.
I have the Stoney Creek 2 in 1 bum/daybag. Works great for bush hunting, carries enough gear for a full day hunt plus room for a plenty of meat. I collapse it down to a bum bag for half day hunts or full day hunts in summer. Most of the time the top pocket only has my jacket & binos in it when I am not using them. The rest fits in the bum bag section (Including 1L water). Its comfy to wear as long as its packed correctly and has a very low profile which is great for real thick country.
I have another 40L pack I use for alpine country (Tahr hunting, etc) as the 2 in 1 just can't hold enough gear for those trips.
Thanks for the replies fella's
I've ordered a Stoney Creek 2 in 1 bag and will let you know how I go with it .
It's a shame they only come in the camo colours as I prefer my gear in solid greens and browns , but its no big deal .
As a matter of interest , it cost $159 aus for the bag delivered to my door , I'm happy with that .
Ken
iv got one and use it as a bum bag. just pull all the waist straps up tight and it sits well. extend out, fill with meat and off home again. it works well.
I have received my 2 in 1 bag and I'm quite impressed .
I haven't had it out country yet but I've loaded it up and walked around the neighborhood and it's really comfortable and easy to adjust .
I'm very happy with it and would just like to say thanks to you guys for putting me on to it .
Ken