DAY PACKS 40L

currently using a stoney creek 18l day pack which has been ok. But once you put your basics and a jacket in theres no room for any meat etc.
Been looking at 40l packs no bigger only using it for 95% day hunts.Will be used for all hunting situations north island farmland and bush hunting. Wanting some thing thats easy on the back, couple pockets and simple no gizmos. Came up with a few options
huntech 40l $150
macpac 40l weka $180
cactus miklat 40l $270
to be honest the cactus is out of my price range. Any others worth looking at or feedback on packs listed

love my cactus milkat , had a voucher at the time so made it a bit cheaper . Had it 4 years now and still looks like new

Use a karrimor 35l and like it. 2 zip side pockets, fits brew kit in one side and first aid in the other, top pocket for plb, knife etc and the main body for anything else, works well in conjunction with a binos harness

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love my cactus milkat , had a voucher at the time so made it a bit cheaper . Had it 4 years now and still looks like new

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Not to noisy in the bush? and also the brown colour puts me off a bit.

I liked my huntech, until the strap broke first time I put any meat in it, 2+ hours from camp. Design is good and they are quiet in the bush, but I'm not sure the qc is up to much.

To be fair to them they took it back no fuss, which is cool as while it hasn't had much use its 2 years old.

I fund the Cordura/canvas packs to noise in the bush. Was think of seeing if twin needle would mod a minime with some fleece panels for me

2nd hand macpac gets my vote, cheaper than any 'hunting' pack and good value for money

Simple top load design with no zips to break
my 'day' bag is a macpac ravine that I got for $60, could get away with a smaller pack but at $60 it works for me, also plenty of room for winter trips where extra layers soon bulk out available space plus I carry a camera and tripod.
I use a narrow dry bag and load my gear into that, which keeps it all straight up and down and against my back ( ie not in a big bunch at the bottom of my pack) then I cinch up the side straps and it compresses the bag, keeps the profile of the pack down and as small as possible

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Originally Posted by Nick-D

I liked my huntech, until the strap broke first time I put any meat in it, 2+ hours from camp. Design is good and they are quiet in the bush, but I'm not sure the qc is up to much.

To be fair to them they took it back no fuss, which is cool as while it hasn't had much use its 2 years old.

I fund the Cordura/canvas packs to noise in the bush. Was think of seeing if twin needle would mod a minime with some fleece panels for me

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I always thought with a bit of tailoring a blaze blue fleece t would be great to slide over a pack
cut down noise and improve visibility/ safety

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Originally Posted by bigbear

Not to noisy in the bush? and also the brown colour puts me off a bit.

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I guess it would be a wee bit noisier than one of those soft material ones but to be honest I've only really used it in the open on tops. Mines black if that's still an option

I use one of the original NZ made Huntech convertible day packs. 25L approx. capacity
I try and keep weight down find we carry too much unnecessary junk.
Basic kit = bino's, meat bag, compass, maps, pillow cases, headlight, plant book, hunting permit, camera food & drink for the day. 1st aid kit, ammo, knife all carried on belt in pouch's

what about katmandu packs or is the quality crap?

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I always thought with a bit of tailoring a blaze blue fleece t would be great to slide over a pack
cut down noise and improve visibility/ safety

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Easy to get some cheap camo polarfleece fabric and get a bag made up size of a pillow slip cut 2 holes out in top and bottom for straps to go thru, draw cord to tie up top fits any day pack makes them quiet and very cheap too!

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what about katmandu packs or is the quality crap?

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I started using a Kathmandu day pack a couple of weeks ago. it lasted 3 short hunts before blowing a buckle... didn't even have any meat in it.

Have you looked at the Twinneedle MollyMe?? Similar price to the Cactus.

Bullet proof light weight hunting pack.

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Have you looked at the Twinneedle MollyMe?? Similar price to the Cactus.

Bullet proof light weight hunting pack.

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Yeh I've got one and it is perfect for a day in the bush. Water, clothes and tough enough to carry out meat.

I have a Macpac Torlesse 40l that I use and find it great. A pocket in the lid and on the back for things I want to access regularly. Have one for the kids to use too when they come with me.

Save some money mate, these are the business!

$55

Swedish M75 40 Litre Pack PCK06 | Comrades

External frame, comfortible, spacious and sits perfectly on your back. Is in brand new nick with metal buckles so is durible and bomb proof!

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I started using a Kathmandu day pack a couple of weeks ago. it lasted 3 short hunts before blowing a buckle... didn't even have any meat in it.

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If you take it back instore they'll fix or replace it for free. Is one good thing about there gear, might just be a lemon?

Have a look at kiwi disposals as well

One planet traverse 38

sold out

Weka is good. Good value and robust. Carries a good load. Don't worry about the canvas making noise...the idea is to not make noise when hunting, so just be careful :)

There's a boned out deer in here, and I tied the 2 legs to the outside.

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I have a expeed lightning 50l with roll top and love it for a day pack to extended trips. Had it well over weight a bunch of times and its still going great. Had to bend the aluminium pole back straight while down south with a tahr head and skin loaded in there plus some other gear.

Lite as and still take a beating

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Huntech has held up well for me, its lite weight, durable but lacks an internal frame

Thanks for all the replys. Had a quick look at a huntech 40l at h&f today pretty basic pack what am wanting, good size but the shoulder straps could do with a little more padding and a chest strap option. Hard when you live in a place like gisborne not alot of range to look at.
I'll keep a eye on trademe next few weeks try my luck

+1 for the Exped Lightening 50L. Very light ( ~1kg) empty pack and lots of great features. Google them on YouTube to see what u get.
I picked one 2nd hand for $150 and it's like brand new.

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+1 for the Exped Lightening 50L. Very light ( ~1kg) empty pack and lots of great features. Google them on YouTube to see what u get.
I picked one 2nd hand for $150 and it's like brand new.

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So does there frame stick up at the back and get hooked up when you duck under branches, or are they framless

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+1 for the Weka. I had a HE Peak 45L and find the weka way more comfortable, more user friendly and better for space. A mate has a Mikelat and the Weka is obviously bigger. He also had the original Huntech pack which is basic and can take a load but sounds like the new ones maybe aren't up to the same work load. I was really impressed with the Weka for comfort and weight on it's first outing. The only thing I don't like is the tiny clips but at the end of the day they seem to work.

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So does there frame stick up at the back and get hooked up when you duck under branches, or are they framless

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@25/08IMP Frame sticks up like any load capable pack, you need the height to lift the load. Wicked in open country, PITA in the bush. I have the lightening 60 as my main pack. Its an awesome pack but no good as a daypack for the bush IMO

@Bryan @Danny how do you find the mollyme in the bush? Quiet enough? I like the look of them and love that you can roll them up as well

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@Bryan @Danny how do you find the mollyme in the bush? Quiet enough? I like the look of them and love that you can roll them up as well

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@Nick-D I find it plenty quiet enough in the Bush. Still see to shoot deer in close. They roll down really small yet can carry a surprisingly large amount of gear. The first photo I posted has the pack full with a boned out red yearling. Comfortable to carry with weight in it. The scabbard bit at the back is also good for holding a head or a couple or am back legs when kept clipped up.

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+1 for the Weka. I had a HE Peak 45L and find the weka way more comfortable, more user friendly and better for space. A mate has a Mikelat and the Weka is obviously bigger. He also had the original Huntech pack which is basic and can take a load but sounds like the new ones maybe aren't up to the same work load. I was really impressed with the Weka for comfort and weight on it's first outing. The only thing I don't like is the tiny clips but at the end of the day they seem to work.

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@ANDO308 I thought the weka and miklat are both 40l packs??

I emailed huntech about putting a chest strap on for me. Good to see they emailed straight back saying they would look at it if iam keen but i would need to know cost first,

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So does there frame stick up at the back and get hooked up when you duck under branches, or are they framless

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It sticks up a little but i havnt found it an issue can roll and tighten up lots of straps to get it really snug when in the bush, Find my sikita pack way more of a pain in the bush.

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It sticks up a little but i havnt found it an issue can roll and tighten up lots of straps to get it really snug when in the bush, Find my sikita pack way more of a pain in the bush.

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Cool that's good to know

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@ANDO308 I thought the weka and miklat are both 40l packs??

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@bigbear I'm no expert but I have heard Cactus over state the size of their packs. I can say for sure tho that My Weka 40 is bigger than the mates Miklat.

My replacement huntech pack arrived today. Looks much better made than the last and they sewed all the bits on the right way. I hope they have smoothed out the niggles as I love the pack design

Any one used the hunters element elevation pack?

Got all primative and got the Mrs to sew me up a big polarfleece sack...camo on outside and blaze on half the inside......tennis ball in each corner and a 6' long piece of seatbelt tied over both of these gives me a perfect fitting pikau......and if I get a deer in the open and wish to carry it out whole...the bag can go into deer and the straps get used in Alex Gale method (the dog can carry the tennis balls if she wants from there)
I can fit too much gear inside it and its conpletely silent when bush stalking.

I ended up buying a second hand kathmandu 40l katun in excellent condition at a very good price. Used it today and found it very comfy. Maybe not the quality of other packs but will tie me over for now.