I have a hopper 2 polyester. Bit heavier at 2.5kg but plenty of room and has held up against some decent gales so far seems to be well made
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 06:09 PM
All my hunting gear has insulation tape round it. You’ve just broken them in!
Liked On: 21-09-2020, 01:52 PM
Osprey packs man you wont look back
Liked On: 27-07-2020, 07:38 PM
Good account of events. Reminds me of some of my adventures when younger. You just get wiser and better with age.
Liked On: 27-07-2020, 09:22 AM
Good post. As another newbie, I've learnt something new on every trip and adjusted my gear accordingly. Random thoughts. I also use NZTopo50, but carry a physical compass, in fact I carry two. The...
Liked On: 23-07-2020, 06:14 PM
Great write up. anyone who hasn't had a "learning experience" like that either has a short memory or tells fibs. It gets easier! Enjoy all the experience including coming home (a little boy once...
Liked On: 23-07-2020, 08:59 AM
One thing to remember if you find a good spot don't let on the location or it'll get a hammering
Liked On: 23-07-2020, 08:58 AM
Just remember those lessons will help in future hunts and if you keep at it the animals will soon come your way.
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
yip I know where you headed and just how shitty it can get with a little deviation off track...its called character building....
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
Good wright up , My preference is to use a lightweight tent instead of a fly this time of year , wet & windy is a bad combo .
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 08:21 PM
Mate we have all been there when starting out. We all have dragged a heavy pack with all this extra gear and cloths to realize we only needed half of it. Still good to get out on the hills,...
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:57 PM
Appreciate yr honesty-we all make mistakes but don't always own them, or learn from them, as you have. Good luck for the future!
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:57 PM
Thanks for a great write and more important,yr wife pleased to see you home. The only way to learn about hunting is to go hunting. If you see sign go back again n again.Narrow the area down n time...
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:57 PM
Great to hear you got out, and I've also discovered that a 'fruitless' trip is often a goldmine of experience that will serve you well in future hunts... some good reminders in there. Let me know...
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:56 PM
Great write up keep at it. It's always easier if you can tag along with someone else and learn a few trips. Sent from my CPH1903 using Tapatalk
Liked On: 22-07-2020, 01:56 PM