Rono Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 What are people thoughts on backpacks (day packs) whats a good brand and is it worth getting the hydration bladder aswell. What are the genral items you would carry in them say for a days hunt apart from food & Drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 I've got a small ridgeline day pack, it works very well. I posted what I put in it on the 'Future Hunting' topic. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted November 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Just got one of these • Slim line pack design • Ergonomic styled shoulder straps and padded hip belt • Detachable shoulder strap phone pouch • Large front panel pocket with side hinge opening • Multiple internal storage and zip pockets • Umbrella holder • QR compression straps • Bungy cord for attaching extras • Webbing haul loop• Plus a 2lt hydration bladder that fits into the backpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Looks very nice. Good for a loO0ong day in the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Jaeger Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Huntech 25L Daypack with a 1.8L platypus hoser reservoir. In addition to food and water, I carry; topo map, compass, GPS, UHF CB, binoculars, Leatherman super tool, ammo wallet, digital camera, first aid kit, head lamp, lighter, fire starter, note book & pen, spare batteries for GPS, electrical tape (barrel), cloth measuring tape, Game Licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Thanks drew just the list i was looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Jaeger Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 Anytime Rono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassie Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 G'day all, I like a bigger pack, 'cause the smaller ones with the bladders seem to shift on my back. I find that a conventional backpack with water bottle holders on the outside seems more stable and fits into the curves of my love handles better. I also find that with a bladder I tend not to stop as much to look (which is a fault). I like to cover country. Of course the choice of backpack is not as important as the ability to carry one. 5kg is still 5kg cheers Hassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagchaser Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Hi all Drew, I was just wondering why you carry electrical tape for the barrel, or do you mean a barrel of leky tape. Sorry for my ignorance if this is a well no practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Jaeger Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Drew, I was just wondering why you carry electrical tape for the barrel, or do you mean a barrel of leky tape. Sorry for my ignorance if this is a well no practice Hi Stagchaser, While out hunting, especially in scrubby areas, I put electrical tape over the muzzle of my rifles. This prevents unwanted foreign objects going down the barrel, which can be damaging and/or dangerous during firing. The tape gets blown off during firing. I then reapply after firing. I haven't missed a game animal yet with a steady shot and tape over the muzzle. Taken pigs out past 200m, no problems. Most of shots fired are less than 50m anyway. However, I did conduct a range test with electrical tape on the barrels of the 223 and 30-06 with no noticeable change in bullet impact at 100m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagchaser Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 ok now im with it, I hav heard of this b4 it just baffeled me. Its a good practise too. Thanks for reminding me about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorhunter Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Every sambar hunter i have spoken to uses it, coz it gets bloody thick down our way. And sticks, leaves bits of bark.. WATER just isnt good up the spout Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(c : ... Swampy ... (c : Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 G'day all Camel Pack Knives GPS Small medi kits And all the Stuff for the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I just had to buy a new bladder for the back pack as my kids thought it would be a good idea to have a tug of war with it. I gather 1 had hold of the tube and 1 had hold of the bladder and ripped of the tube where it connects to the main bladder. Little #### heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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