HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30L-80L-Camping-Hiking-Bag-Army-Military-Tactical-Backpack-Rucksack-Sport-travel/143259863654?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item215af40a66:m:m8VOJF8X9jeV8zA8uZaXLAw&enc=AQAEAAAB4BPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXA5btx2E5GtbdNYNPHuDHDjRgtwiPr4kScgA2Cqz%2BOThCTkkZEnh78F7VRrWrACGKtlEQyTDExxYcUES2FuG6jc%2FpVu3tLTB1yPBurOrZ1qm3V2ppgT9ipkeGKojbD%2F5YrRjbFNUtMbAcJK%2BNncZWSE3wg5RQd8B9a6XOVAfdbjOAR56vXkdCNyfpdbPDuBTpGRCcA8CcjnyaCblrh4jBsOMiIHh9kOTLgvaTltTnCBr8DcbNEVdPssnX3WzmrPxkXE2KAhxFh8UJGc9MO8zWUciVwmwQ1Fm4BM%2F5j4h76qa0bF%2Fs11rq0sSGd0J8DhHXUWSJ2I7CZAcOh%2BpwIfcDa1tCI6zYkxzr9JCZgZVyAPArqYUCJwGvICBiUIYN0qTnYx%2B4IxqyXdNPAAoY36HY1rFQ2qRxd5%2Ft%2BS3i1DePCSAtmANLM6cBl%2FBevi1Agt0cUa3tYleDB0YJ5sf0%2BiSqBkI5g2dh0yCgQbCj7Rvmz%2FfV%2BWbB5TFcmKqxv9TX2miJ8HSn7I2U8AfYRatdgseLQ5VZQQpfLT7lPCYHiZAf3AXnXh1JUGKJAqfS6g%2FP73tyW2PBFZ31yubqHOdnKiSD6jkhHIFNq%2BbOE7vHkNc%2BCmw%3D%3D&checksum=14325986365465e4732aa97a489e95066acc513bb42e&frcectupt=true looks interesting, anyone tried one of these at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 never mind, il let yas know in a couple weeks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsmart Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 See those huge savings on the bulk purchases ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I found the straps came unstitched when they had any serious weight in me those Ebay chinese rigs. The straps were only attached at the shoulders with a cotton double stitch, no overlap or bracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, huntsmart said: See those huge savings on the bulk purchases ? hahaha i noticed that.... i was goin to ask around but then seen the whopping savings. Trader- cool to know, i know a lady with industrial sewing machine, ill check it out before use!! thanks worst case just a gear bag for trips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balltearer Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Trader said: I found the straps came unstitched when they had any serious weight in me those Ebay chinese rigs. The straps were only attached at the shoulders with a cotton double stitch, no overlap or bracing. EFFN too right,I have a brand new one here that was stitched the same and it effed up after 2 or 3 runs. Not being able to see it in the flesh pre ordering can be a problem. The rest of the pack is as good as but that stitching is abysmal....wtf were they thinking! Cheap shit like that has no place in the bush at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canguro Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Whack some rivets through the stitching, she'll be right That's pretty tempting .... at $25... Did you go the 30L or the 80L ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Canguro said: Whack some rivets through the stitching, she'll be right That's pretty tempting .... at $25... Did you go the 30L or the 80L ? Canguro went the 80 jobby for a look see.. Been a bit upset yesterday after losing a couple years of hard drive media ? So had to do some relief Shoppingg! Ended up being $39. For 80L 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canguro Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, WhelanLad said: Been a bit upset yesterday after losing a couple years of hard drive media ? Sorry to hear that mate, that's just the worst... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Canguro said: Sorry to hear that mate, that's just the worst... I'm moving On . It was a gutting feeling however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, balltearer said: Cheap shit like that has no place in the bush at all. Depending of course,. There is a place for this stuff, perhaps not for super duper serious hunntin fellas . The 30ltr would make a great day pack, providing the pack got out into a sewing Lady for $10 an had it stitched up too scratch. My Blackwolf pack is next level up but also about $200 more,. Then Exos an the like are next level again at $600. Should look good sitting next to a sleeping Stag I'd assume ? Hardest part was picking the colour scheme ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balltearer Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I had a look and if you get what you see in the pics the straps look pretty good to me. I thought about buying four of them for grand kids etc BUT will wait for your appraisal or see it in the flesh myself when you get yours. If they can build a half decent quality for those prices its GOODBYE all the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canguro Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Turns out a lady I teach English with has an industrial strength sewing machine! I'm going to pull the trigger on a 30L, see how it goes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canguro Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Pack arrived today (30L). The good: - Doesn't seem too bad! It's all fairly light weight materials (and the buckles are rubbish plastic), but for that money, it should last a few years. - The stitching isn't horrible. It'll be interesting to see whether the stitching, the zips or the buckles will fail first. - So cheap. Even if I have to buy another one every year or two, I'm still ahead in $$ over 10 years compared to some others. - The layout looks good - can open the main section right up, so should be good for packing / accessing. The not so good: - Size is pretty small. The waist strap sits across my stomach rather than hips, so that's useless. - The zips are super noisy - easy enough to fix. - Overall quality certainly doesn't feel premium, however for the price, that was always going to be the case! Will take it out next walkabouts in a couple of weeks. Edited September 5, 2019 by Canguro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balltearer Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 30 or 80? great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canguro Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 50 minutes ago, balltearer said: 30 or 80? great price. 30L. I'm not planning overnighter's any time soon, so a day pack is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Maybe take some gear for emergency repairs, just in case if you're worried about buckles and such? Cable ties sound like they might do the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adios Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Edit Edited September 9, 2019 by Happy Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 22 hours ago, Canguro said: Pack arrived today (30L). The good: - Doesn't seem too bad! It's all fairly light weight materials (and the buckles are rubbish plastic), but for that money, it should last a few years. - The stitching isn't horrible. It'll be interesting to see whether the stitching, the zips or the buckles will fail first. - So cheap. Even if I have to buy another one every year or two, I'm still ahead in $$ over 10 years compared to some others. - The layout looks good - can open the main section right up, so should be good for packing / accessing. The not so good: - Size is pretty small. The waist strap sits across my stomach rather than hips, so that's useless. - The zips are super noisy - easy enough to fix. - Overall quality certainly doesn't feel premium, however for the price, that was always going to be the case! Will take it out next walkabouts in a couple of weeks. cant really complain and those complaints arnt too much, like ya say somewhat expected for the price... i dont think you will have too much weight in day pack to worry much about weight bearing on the hip straps, majority of small packs are just shoulder strap jobs. so thats all cool. noisey zips are cool, only in the heat of moment is noisey zips an issue but just dont unzip while stalking on a deer LOL your spot on about the price V longevity, i bought a nbackpack off a corner store in China once for bugger all, its still in the pile of packs an still working order... ya never know if ya never giverago.. what colour did you go with mate?? il post up when mine arrives mine must not be far away at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTV Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Strike 2 Edited September 5, 2019 by WhelanLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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