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Looking at the cactus zero backpack
Have used stoney creek bum bag in past but worn it out
Hydration bladder be good
Be able to hold, jet boil, small amount of tucker, small puff jacket, misc stuff headlight batteries etc
Any suggestions,
Got to be minimal in size
Half day, whole day, whole week I take the same pack, my tatonka bison. It's not that heavy empty and if you need the space forca quatered up deer it's got it.
Cactus Huntaway
I think you missed the part where it says minimal in size,Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
West coast bush is thick and pissed up stags taste like shit
One planet zipless.
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Fair call, I hate small packs and have never found one that carrys comfortably, I also dont bush stalk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smiddy
I find the smaller packs as soon as there's any decent weight in the feel like they cut into your shoulders and being a giant they also put the weight right in the midfle of my back which is also incredibly uncomfortable.
My bad I did miss the minimal part :thumbsup:
I have the cactus huntaway, its frickin bomber but still might be a bit big at 45L. The other thing i would say is that being canvas its a bit scratchy in the bush.
What about this one from huntech 25L and nice and quiet.....
https://huntechoutdoors.com/product/25litre-day-pack/
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I use a tatonka stealth hunter - I have the 35+10 so it can be a light overnight / weekend pack however if you want a smaller more compact option you could go down to the 20L / 30L
I rate it - durable, comfortable - carries a load well - stealth fabric is certainly an advantage bush hunting
Ive had a less than stellar run with the huntech packs, good design for the bush, but poorly constructed and cheapo materials/buckles etc usedQuote:
Originally Posted by kukuwai
Danzbagz in otorohanga make a backpack that looks bombproof and simple, cheap and nz made
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Good to know. CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by Nick-D
Guess that's the bonus with cactus its Bomber[emoji106]
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Yeah man, my hunt away feels like a tank in comparison. Too bloody noisey in the Bush thoQuote:
Originally Posted by kukuwai
I hate zips when bush stalking, too noisy. Anyone else feel the same?
That’s why I like the one planet ‘zipless’ it’s in the name
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The Twin Needle Mollyme is excellent , I have three.
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I use a ridgeline pikau, I think huntech make something similar.
Simple, quiet, lightweight and cheap.
Edit: no good for a bladder though.
Best backpack I have ever used for day hunts has been the “Camelbak Commander” which has a quiet outer fabric, large main compartment with a seperate front compartment which you can synch in wet gear or an animal head/leg.
It also has a bladder system as you’d expect from camelbak
As a pack It’s light enough, not heavy but bloody strong as I’ve had some heavy loads in it over the years and the stitching is still as good as when I got it.
I’ve used it for day hunts where the pack can be synch down to be compact and low profile but it also opens out to take a heavy load or plenty if gear as from memory it’s a 40/42 ltr pack.
Not sure where you can get them or if there still available but it’s one piece of gear I shall never part with