50L ish Packpacks

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04-12-2023, 12:55 PM
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50L ish Packpacks

Hey guys

On the lookout for a new day bag.

I have tried a bunch but can't find something that ticks all the boxers.

I currently have an Osprey 48L it's awesome until I pack it with meat.
tried hanging the meat from the hydration hook it just sits badly and pulls down on my shoulders, Same issue with a spotting scope or rifle strapped to it.

Currently looking at some of the other Ospray packs and a few Mystery ranch packs with a frame set up but open to other suggestions before the credit card takes a hiding.

Cheers Shane

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04-12-2023, 01:04 PM
Hunty1

Cactus huntaway
04-12-2023, 05:24 PM
DBD

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I've gone Eberlestock F1 frame system so you only change the size of the bag you want and the frame stays. Works mint for backpack hunting so you can drop the main bag and go light with the frame and batwing bags for the day.
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04-12-2023, 08:35 PM
TeRei

Macpac. Like Ed Hillary. Bomb proof.
04-12-2023, 10:10 PM
stagstalker

Went through the same thing when my macpac weka got chewed by my pup mate. Got recommended the cactus by quite a few but bugger me they are expensive. I ended up with a Tatonka Norix 48L and it’s been great. I’ve had two boned out reds in it which pushed it to the limit but it did well. Carries a load way better then macpac did. You can get them with a stealth outer fabric now too if you want them to be quieter in the bush.
04-12-2023, 11:15 PM
Dicko

I went a 45L MR frame pack. A sawtooth that was a deal somewhere. I quite like the load shelf and the bit extra in weight is neither here nor there.

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05-12-2023, 11:02 AM
stagstalker

I’ve also used my new Kuiu system a handful of times now and loving the LT 4000 for a day or overnight bag. The meat shelf is bloody awesome and the easy access into the 4000 bag is mint. If I was bush stalking then I would find the harness system and height of the frame a little annoying and use the Tatonka instead but anything open country or slip hunting it’s the bees knees. Expensive though..
05-12-2023, 11:16 AM
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I’ve also used my new Kuiu system a handful of times now and loving the LT 4000 for a day or overnight bag. The meat shelf is bloody awesome and the easy access into the 4000 bag is mint. If I was bush stalking then I would find the harness system and height of the frame a little annoying and use the Tatonka instead but anything open country or slip hunting it’s the bees knees. Expensive though..

Cheers bro

Im not much of a bush hunter just travel through to get to look outs.
I think something with a meat shelf will be mint plus could stash the spotter and sleeping bag etc in there if needed.

Will keep what i have for smaller missions but need something to fit the gap between that and my 85L Osprey bit over kill for an overnighter.
06-12-2023, 12:30 PM
Rn-85

Regarding the meat shelf, does that sit between the pack and your body? If so won't your body heat affect the meat?

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06-12-2023, 04:57 PM
stagstalker

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Originally Posted by Rn-85

Regarding the meat shelf, does that sit between the pack and your body? If so won't your body heat affect the meat?

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Yes but you still have the frame between your back and the meat. I wouldn’t think it’s any worse then the meat being crammed and sealed inside the bag.
06-12-2023, 07:45 PM
ariki

Have the mystery ranch bloody awesome pack. Tried all sorts and this really is good
08-12-2023, 07:11 AM
KimberHunting

Have a look at Akek packs. I just got their bigger model but they do a 3200 (52L). Very well made and thought out design. They get very good reviews. Can only buy from the USA but mine arrived in a week. Shipping was about $70 though.
08-12-2023, 08:27 AM
KimberHunting

The code BACKFIRE will also get you a bit of a discount at checkout ��
09-12-2023, 06:10 PM
Inder

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Originally Posted by DBD

I've gone Eberlestock F1 frame system so you only change the size of the bag you want and the frame stays. Works mint for backpack hunting so you can drop the main bag and go light with the frame and batwing bags for the day.

Are these available in NZ or one has to import from US?

-Inder
09-12-2023, 06:26 PM
DBD

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Originally Posted by Inder

Are these available in NZ or one has to import from US?

-Inder

H&F has some in stock or look on Amazon for online options
10-12-2023, 12:10 PM
Staffnurse41

One Planet Extrovert 55l
Is my favourite pack for the past 18 months
Add a rifle scabbard and you have a pack that weighs just under 1.4kg but easily strong enough and comfortable enough to take 2-3 days gear plus bring out meat on the way home
10-12-2023, 01:57 PM
Rn-85

I'd love to see how you guys are doing multi day hunts with a 50ish litre pack. I have a Norix 48l (great pack btw) but couldn't see how I could do more than an overnight once I have my tent roll and sleeping bag attached.

There's no room for excessive food, clothes or meat to bring out.

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10-12-2023, 04:35 PM
superdiver

Spika drover 45l
10-12-2023, 05:21 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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I'd love to see how you guys are doing multi day hunts with a 50ish litre pack. I have a Norix 48l (great pack btw) but couldn't see how I could do more than an overnight once I have my tent roll and sleeping bag attached.

There's no room for excessive food, clothes or meat to bring out.

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Used to do one to three day trips heaps with a Twin Needle Mollyme. Have a bit of different gear now but same basic items. Quite a fan of the Cactus Huntaway now, heaps of room in that. People generally carry way too much shit they dont need, especially extra/bulky clothing, and another kiwi hunter thing seems to be lugging bones and skin around.
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10-12-2023, 05:47 PM
Rn-85

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Used to do one to three day trips heaps with a Twin Needle Mollyme. Have a bit of different gear now but same basic items. Quite a fan of the Cactus Huntaway now, heaps of room in that. People generally carry way too much shit they dont need, especially extra/bulky clothing, and another kiwi hunter thing seems to be lugging bones and skin around.
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So that pack seems pretty full. Where does your meat go?

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10-12-2023, 06:21 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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So that pack seems pretty full. Where does your meat go?

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In the rifle shelf
10-12-2023, 11:01 PM
Pixie Z

On that note- TwinNeedle are not too far off releasing the updated version of their Big Molly which I believe is around the 50L mark. Very similar design to the MollyMe.
11-12-2023, 12:33 PM
leckiefl

+ 1 for Cactus Huntaway
19-12-2023, 01:44 PM
Southern lite

I have a 55L hunting pack in stock ready to go if you a medium size back.
https://www.southernlitepacks.co.nz/product-page/55l-hunting-pack
19-12-2023, 01:56 PM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Southern lite

I have a 55L hunting pack in stock ready to go if you a medium size back.
https://www.southernlitepacks.co.nz/...l-hunting-pack

These are great. Can hardly fault mine.

The velcro closure is noisy if you want to get a camera or something out and you are watching a deer. But thats minor.

Can carry a good load and easy to wash out. I dont use mine as much as I should because for hacking around it's too good and I dont want to spoil it. Silly of me really.
20-12-2023, 08:00 AM
Southern lite

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Originally Posted by Tahr

These are great. Can hardly fault mine.

The velcro closure is noisy if you want to get a camera or something out and you are watching a deer. But thats minor.

Can carry a good load and easy to wash out. I dont use mine as much as I should because for hacking around it's too good and I dont want to spoil it. Silly of me really.

I've added an option to the order form to leave the Velcro off now. It's doesn't make too much difference when rolling it up and like you say, it's a pain in the ass when everything is quite.

What sort of weight have you had in yours? I've been around 36kg a few times now and the pack did well, me not so much. But I took a guy out the other day that was collecting his new pack and we got 2 big reds and his pack was 48.9kg when we got back. (I wouldn't recommend that)
20-12-2023, 08:25 AM
Snoppernator

Hey Guys
Just a thought. Often see people using separate dry bags for every item they are packing. Kinda creates canon balls in the pack. Don't use the stuff sacks for every individual item. Next time try a big inner dry bag that fits your pack. Stuff your sleeping bag, down and clothing, rolled up sleeping pad (wity rubber band) in the base and heavier gear up toward the top. Much more efficient use of space, lighter and quicker to pack.
20-12-2023, 08:26 AM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Southern lite

I've added an option to the order form to leave the Velcro off now. It's doesn't make too much difference when rolling it up and like you say, it's a pain in the ass when everything is quite.

What sort of weight have you had in yours? I've been around 36kg a few times now and the pack did well, me not so much. But I took a guy out the other day that was collecting his new pack and we got 2 big reds and his pack was 48.9kg when we got back. (I wouldn't recommend that)

Don't know about weight but it's been full of whole back legs and I carried it no problem. Up hill for an hour. Very comfortable. Doesn't pull back on me and sits up on my hips.
20-12-2023, 09:11 AM
Southern lite

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Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Hey Guys
Just a thought. Often see people using separate dry bags for every item they are packing. Kinda creates canon balls in the pack. Don't use the stuff sacks for every individual item. Next time try a big inner dry bag that fits your pack. Stuff your sleeping bag, down and clothing, rolled up sleeping pad (wity rubber band) in the base and heavier gear up toward the top. Much more efficient use of space, lighter and quicker to pack.

I tend to use a few drydags myself for different things. But find if you don't compress and roll them to tight they work great. It only becomes a problem if you really stuff small ones tight then it gives you the canon balls. Slightly bigger drybags not tight is my go too but thinking of making a large pack liner to give a try when I get some time.
20-12-2023, 09:21 AM
McNotty

I don’t even bother with a smaller pack now. I just use Cactus BLT. They cinch down bloody small if not loaded up and being quite a tall narrow pack means they’re not too wide when cinched down small. Have no issues in bush, albeit a little noisey. The harness system is bloody comfy, I don’t notice the extra weight.
Does mean you can fit a power of meat in there though with minimal gear.
20-12-2023, 09:54 AM
Snoppernator

Your awesome pack design is perfect for rhis set up. From memory Thar seam sealed the inner bag. Not a perfect solution as any bag that is stitched will leak, but fine in the dry.

Exo use a light dry bag inner option that has a plastic lip that forms to the inner bag lid. It also has clips in the middle so iff you want to dirch your big inner dry bag and hang it you can. Works great.

If you coukd do a meat shelf design that would probably be a first in dyneema packs?
20-12-2023, 11:36 AM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Your awesome pack design is perfect for rhis set up. From memory Thar seam sealed the inner bag. Not a perfect solution as any bag that is stitched will leak, but fine in the dry.

Exo use a light dry bag inner option that has a plastic lip that forms to the inner bag lid. It also has clips in the middle so iff you want to dirch your big inner dry bag and hang it you can. Works great.

If you coukd do a meat shelf design that would probably be a first in dyneema packs?

Yes. I went head first into the pack to do it.

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