Cheers mate. Your a good shot. Please keep us posted of how it shoots?
Liked On: 09-06-2025, 07:21 AM
I didn't mention your excellent packs because Whanahuia's strategy is to travel minimalist and buy gear in the States. Good idea. He also said that he wanted to keep the price down. Some of those US...
Liked On: 06-06-2025, 10:51 AM
If your looking at an ultralight pack based on the Hyperlite design, why don't you look at Southern Lite hunting backpacks? Thar has used and recommended them among others. They do hunting packs...
Liked On: 06-06-2025, 08:13 AM
Factory 150g, either Hornady Whitetail or Federal Blue box. Both accurate enough from my Rem 700, and good performance on deer.
Liked On: 28-05-2025, 09:37 PM
A mate says he's chronied his 18" 7mm08 with factory winch ballistic Silvertips at 2550. Most reliable way is to shoot at 100m and 300 m on the same day with same ammo and choose a velocity that...
Liked On: 05-05-2025, 08:26 AM
I had two of those light howas in my hands over the weekend at serious shooter. The buttstocks resonates a bit , but otherwise they seems to be a good product. The action might need to be properly...
Liked On: 02-05-2025, 10:59 PM
I think with the meat sling/carbon frame packs you are getting a good reliable sit of the hip belt high on your hips and with the meat sling the load centred and close to your back. There is very...
Liked On: 11-03-2025, 12:48 PM
Another up vote for the southern lite packs from down south. I don't get out much more than 3-4 back country hunts a year. Last one a few weeks back all 4 wheels and head of a stag came home with me....
Liked On: 10-03-2025, 09:56 PM
Yes they are, but way more robust. I had an exped like that - very good - but didn't last. The expeds are good though.
Liked On: 10-03-2025, 09:53 PM
I have the SouthernLite 65 litre, but the epic200 lighter weight material, it’s super light, I have thrashed it through scrub including Manuka woody sharp bits, it handled it really well, been on...
Liked On: 10-03-2025, 09:53 PM
Southernlite 60L. Ive got one (down to 3 packs now). Craigc knows nothing. They are light and durable. Ive carried a couple of HQ and back straps a distance no trouble. I would recommend them for the...
Liked On: 10-03-2025, 09:52 PM
Southern lite 65 litre
Liked On: 07-08-2024, 03:17 PM
Southern lite packs.
Liked On: 07-08-2024, 03:15 PM
Great to see nz manufacturers like kiwiultralight with a good range, their fly / tarp set up looks awesome. Their sheet things are really good, you don’t really need a sleeping bag liner then. Just...
Liked On: 06-07-2024, 09:08 AM
https://www.fiordlandpacks.nz/ No experience with them, but also look at https://www.southernlitepacks.co.nz/
Liked On: 12-05-2022, 04:02 PM