Thread: Newbie hunter. Which backpack?? Size?? Brand?? Other gear?

Originally Posted by longrange308

Would like some info on this bag please, my current down one takes up half my pack

Mont bell down hugger 900 #5 long.

There's a thread here with info about it somewhere

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...49/index3.html

Why do you put your boots in your pack Nibbler?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Why do you put your boots in your pack Nibbler?

I made the foolish mistake off thinking you wiser than that.....
Things to the left of the pack which are still shown in photo of pack with gear in it is what I would wear

Does the dog make the pack uncomfortable or does it keep quite still in there?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Does the dog make the pack uncomfortable or does it keep quite still in there?

He's generally pretty good



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Should also add this is more than I usually take but never hunted South island before and still dehy to go in.
Knife, plb, gps and a few other odds and ends live on my belt.

I've always been a tent person personally.
Things like jet boil you can easily get away with a small gas cooker and something like the little Stanley steel cup set.

Another reasonable option for a pack is the macpac Ascent. Has an extendible lid that can be removed and used as a day bag. Also has a small thin sleeping mat in it for padding that can be used to augment your other mat, means you can go lighter on warmth rating. Check out second hand or sales. I bought mine from on here.

Sleeping bags like everything are a trade off. Down generally packs smaller and is lighter for the same warmth as synthetic. Normally down has near zero warmth if it gets wet (you can get some treated down bags that are meant to be better), synthetic you can wring it out and it will give you some warmth.

I don't own a flash hunting jacket. I prefer to be able to layer up and put on a waterproof jacket. Gives more options.

Don't be in too much of a hurry to get everything, wait for the sales. Sale prices are often the same as second hand with macpac.

Guys,

Vaude Power Lizard SUL 1-2 Person Tent | Trade Me

this is a bargain right? should i jump on it?

Originally Posted by TheJanitar

Guys,

Vaude Power Lizard SUL 1-2 Person Tent | Trade Me

this is a bargain right? should i jump on it?

What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


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Originally Posted by Danny

What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


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hahaha, im normal if were talking tent size..

clothes, large or medium

Originally Posted by Danny

What size are ya ya moaning poor bugger? I'll ses what I have lying about.


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Certainly looks nice and light, I have a hubba old and heavyweight but good. Yeh I'd say you wouldn't go wrong with that tent but I'm no tent expert at all - @Spanners has one on here also for $200 is it?


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Originally Posted by Danny

Certainly looks nice and light, I have a hubba old and heavyweight but good. Yeh I'd say you wouldn't go wrong with that tent but I'm no tent expert at all - @Spanners has one on here also for $200 is it?


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Yea idk that tent is some Chinese brand I think, never heard of it. Definitely would rather pay an extra $100 for the vaude.

I think I've given a tent away, I'll look. Have some large clothes I'll have a look and send you a photo


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Originally Posted by Danny

I think I've given a tent away, I'll look. Have some large clothes I'll have a look and send you a photo


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Legend mate, good buggers on here. wondering if i should offer that guy like 300 for the vaude... theyre close to a grand new