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Thread: Suggestions on small pack for 1/2 day hunts

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    Suggestions on small pack for 1/2 day hunts

    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
    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    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.
    I think you missed the part where it says minimal in size,
    West coast bush is thick and pissed up stags taste like shit
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    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiddy View Post
    I think you missed the part where it says minimal in size,
    West coast bush is thick and pissed up stags taste like shit
    Fair call, I hate small packs and have never found one that carrys comfortably, I also dont bush stalk.
    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
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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by kukuwai View Post
    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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    Ive had a less than stellar run with the huntech packs, good design for the bush, but poorly constructed and cheapo materials/buckles etc used

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    Danzbagz in otorohanga make a backpack that looks bombproof and simple, cheap and nz made


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick-D View Post
    Ive had a less than stellar run with the huntech packs, good design for the bush, but poorly constructed and cheapo materials/buckles etc used
    Good to know. Cheers

    Guess that's the bonus with cactus its Bomber

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    Quote Originally Posted by kukuwai View Post
    Good to know. Cheers

    Guess that's the bonus with cactus its Bomber

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    Yeah man, my hunt away feels like a tank in comparison. Too bloody noisey in the Bush tho
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    I hate zips when bush stalking, too noisy. Anyone else feel the same?

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    The Twin Needle Mollyme is excellent , I have three.

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