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    davetapson liked post by Chur Bay On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I like a big pack. more room for meat.
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:13 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Yesmate On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    85l hunters element summit is decent.and light weight 2.5 kgs.$359 sharp price.Go large.
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:13 PM
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    davetapson liked post by chainsaw On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    For 2-3 days I like 65-75 L size packs, for 4+ days 75-90L
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:13 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Preacher On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I have a 65l Osprey Atmos Ag and love it. Bit too many pockets for some folks but they are streamlined and it cinches down very slim when only out for a night or two
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:12 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Shearer On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I use a 50 liter Berghaus but I'm usually doing 3-4 days and never plan on carrying a lot of meat back. If you get a big pack you invariably just fill it up.
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:12 PM
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    davetapson liked post by gimp On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    You need to be disciplined about what you pack, and your gear needs to be compact.
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:12 PM
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    davetapson liked post by gimp On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    54 litres for me. Can carry tent camping equipment and food for 7 days.
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:12 PM
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    davetapson liked post by WhiteBait On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    Hi there, Interesting topic, one I've been thinking about lately myself. As I've become a more successful hunter, I've tended to favor one backpack for all my hunter adventures. I use the Cactus...
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:12 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Ned On thread : What size backpack for multi-day hunts?
    I just got my pack from Southernlite last week. 85l job. Loaded up with gear including tent for a couple of nights and with the top rolled down and everything cinched in it looks like a 50l pack....
    Liked On: 24-11-2023, 10:11 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Bush Basher On thread : Armed walk-about...
    There’s a few options for that in the Whirinaki. Plenty of deer and bugger all hunters this time of the year. I was at the upper Whirinaki hut July last year, got up for a piss in the middle of the...
    Liked On: 28-08-2023, 06:05 PM
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    davetapson liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : Armed walk-about...
    Hard not to go past upper Waioeka - travel to road end Koranga valley-first day big climb over the burn into Tawa hut - but then river travel to Forks hut - one narly bit below the Tataweka junction...
    Liked On: 27-08-2023, 01:31 PM
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    davetapson liked post by will.i.em On thread : Armed walk-about...
    This comes to mind: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/kaimanawa-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/boyd-oamaru-and-cascade-hut-tracks/ I haven't...
    Liked On: 27-08-2023, 12:57 PM
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    davetapson liked post by grandpamac On thread : Running Out of Time
    Greetings All, The latest copy of NZ Outdoor appeared on my chair the other day. In it was an article by Dave Baldwin on his latest Bushman's Bible Journey. He and others visited huts in the North...
    Liked On: 03-08-2022, 02:49 PM
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    davetapson liked post by MB On thread : Advice for Northland goat hunter going after Kaweka sika
    Back at sea level. That was an experience! Thanks for all the advice. I got very close, but not close enough. No deer were harmed during this adventure. In short, the climate broke me first, not that...
    Liked On: 05-08-2021, 11:22 PM
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    davetapson liked post by widerange On thread : Goating around Auckland...
    There's a few old goats on here. Not suggesting you shoot them but they can be a bit of fun to bait if there's nothing better to do on a rainy day
    Liked On: 30-07-2021, 07:17 PM

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