Hunting Daypacks - Ridgeline NZ

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Hunting Daypacks from Ridgeline Clothing
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What do you pack for a day hunt?

• What you take in your pack, could be the
  difference between an awesome day out and a
  disastrous hunt. Everything you pack needs to be
  essential, fit for purpose and as light as
  possible. With weather systems continually
  changing and terrain that is going to give you a
  hard time, warmth and comfort are also a
  priority.
• What type of pack you choose is also key. It
  needs to be strong enough to haul in your gear
  and haul out the game. Our Ridgeline Dayhunter
  packs, come in 25L and 35L sizes, with enough
  volume to pack what you need and built-in comfort
  so that you can walk with ease.
• We have spent years refining what we like to
  carry with us on a day hunt, and have compiled a
  recommended gear list below

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Hunting Gear

• You are on a hunt, after all! The most obvious
  gear your pack will carry is your hunting
  equipment. Here are our picks.
• Binoculars bino harness
• Every hunter should carry binos to help spot your
  game. A bino harness is the ideal way to carry
  binoculars. Our new Kahu Bino Harness is designed
  in New Zealand to fit most sizes of roof prism
  binoculars. This low-profile bino harness
  features a forward opening and angled magnetic
  closure for efficient one-handed access and
  security. It also has 3 removable internal shims
  for customisation, a large zipped phone pocket,
  side pockets, a water-resistant raincover and a
  molle system for your rangefinder and ammo
  pouches.
• We love Ridgeline Kahu (harness), Zeiss Victory
  RF (binoculars)

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• Ammo pouch
• Essential for storing your bullets, an ammo pouch
  should have padding for bullet protection and be
  made from durable materials with secure closure.
  Our Kahu pouch domes to the Kahu Bino Harness for
  easy carrying.
• We love Ridgeline Kahu
• Tripod
• Hunting tripods do add some weight, but theyre
  worth it. They allow you to spot more game,
  keeping your binoculars or spotting scope steady
  and weightless when in use. After all, more
  spotted game more filled tags!
• We love Whichever one suits your binos.

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• Gamebag
• Youll want to take your prize back out with you!
  Choose a fully washable game bag for easy
  cleaning.
• We love Ridgeline Game Bag
• Knife
• Knives have become highly specialised over the
  years. You need one with a fixed blade from a
  reputable company that comes with its own sheath.
  Durability and strength are key here.
• We love SOG

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• Insulation tape
• Popping some insulation (electrical) tape over
  your firearms muzzle can stop mud and debris
  from getting into your barrel and clogging the
  bore.
• We love Whatevers cheapest!

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Apparel Accessories

• Coping with tough outdoor conditions is key to
  having a successful hunt. Invest in quality
  outdoor apparel to stay warm and protected. Its
  always a good idea to have some extras in your
  pack in case the weather turns.
• Shell Jacket Trousers
• If it starts to rain, its important to stay warm
  and dry. Lightweight performance rain shells with
  full seam sealing and 10K/10K water
  resistance/breathability ratings are perfect.
  Make sure you get a comfortable (not tight) fit,
  as they should go over your fleece/merino layers
  or trousers.
• We love Ridgeline Packlite Jacket Pants

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• Beanie Gloves
• Merino wool is the best fabric for your hunting
  beanie and gloves, because it is
  thermo-regulating (keeps you warm or cool
  depending on the temperature), non-scratchy and
  odour-resistant.
• We love Ridgeline Merinotech Beanie / Gloves
• Buff
• A neck gaiter (buff) is a lightweight multi-use
  accessory that you can wear multiple ways. It can
  increase your camo coverage, keep your neck warm
  or sun-safe, block flies, or tie back your hair.
• We love Ridgeline Neketai (Excape Camo)

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Safety Repair Equipment

• The great outdoors is beautiful, but
  unpredictable. Things can and do go wrong on
  occasion, so make sure you prepare for the worst
  and keep yourself safe. These items will help you
  in an emergency, whether youve gotten lost,
  injured, or need to spend an emergency overnight
  in the backcountry.
• Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
• PLBs are small emergency devices that should only
  be used in life-threatening situations (think
  severe injuries, lost and exposed to extreme
  weather conditions, pre-existing medical
  condition flare-ups like diabetes, etc.). PLBs
  transmit a distress signal when activated to the
  global satellite system Cospas-Sarsat, which
  redirects it to your local emergency service. A
  rescue team is then dispatched to the coordinates
  that the beacon transmitted.
• We love KTI Safety Alert

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• First aid kit
• You are hunting wild animals, which comes with
  many inherent risks. Always carry a first aid kit
  with appropriate supplies. At the very least, you
  should have alcohol swabs/antiseptic
  wipes/antibiotic ointment, sterile gauze
  dressing, bandages (including a snake bite
  bandage), and forceps for tick and splinter
  removal. If you have room, pop in some
  painkillers, blister bandage, and trauma pads.
• We love Aidplus or Adventure Medical
• GPS
• As handy as Google Maps is when navigating around
  the city, youll need a sturdy handheld GPS to
  guide you around the backcountry. A GPS will
  prevent you from getting lost and help you reach
  pre-decided destinations.
• We love Garmin

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• Headtorch
• When it gets dark, a headtorch is the easiest way
  to light your path because it keeps your hands
  free. Check out battery life, water resistance
  and light modes (e.g. red light modes can
  preserve your night vision and enhance stealth
  some headtorches also have green and blue modes
  for different conditions).
• We love Black Diamond, Petzl, Ledlenser. Check
  out the Petzl Tactikka RGB!
• Sleeping pad
• An ultra light sleeping mat makes a great rest
  when you are glassing or for taking a break as
  you wait for the deer to start roaring.
• We love Thermarest

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Food Drink

• Getting hungry or thirsty can quickly ruin your
  hunt. Your performance will start to suffer as
  soon as you feel those hunger pangs. Keep
  yourself fed and watered appropriately!
• Hydration bladder
• Water is the most essential thing you will bring.
  Invest in a quality hydration bladder with a
  routable tube that you can sip from throughout
  the day. If youll need to refill from natural
  water sources throughout the day, take some water
  treatment tablets as well.
• We love Camelbak or Hydrapak

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• Ready meals
• Dehydrated (freeze-dried) meals are great for
  multi-day hunts and hikes, but arent the best
  for day hunts because they require you to carry
  more water. Opt for ready meals full of protein
  and sustainable energy. You can eat them cold, or
  heat them up with an outdoors cooker and a
  lightweight, collapsible camp pot.
• We love Go Native Butter Chicken and Spaghetti
  Bolognaise John West Tuna Protein Wholegrains
  With Couscous
• Snacks
• Nobody likes a hangry hunter! Keep yourself
  fuelled with some nutritional snacks. Grab
  something easy and pre-made like muesli bars,
  energy bars or chews. If youre feeling fancy,
  you can always make yourself some trail mix with
  nuts, chocolate chips, pretzels, etc.
• We love Uncle Tobys muesli bars or Clif Bars

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• Cooker
• You can leave this one out if youre struggling
  for weight, but its a wonderful luxury to have
  on a hunt. An outdoor stove like Jetboil can boil
  water for coffees, teas and freeze-dried meals,
  as well as heat up ready meals.
• We love Jetboil, Trangia, Optimus
• Cutlery
• Grab a super lightweight camping cutlery set so
  youre not weighed down by heavy metal. You might
  only need a spoon or a spork - judge by your
  ready meals.
• We love Sporks or 3-sets bound by a carabiner

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Standard contents for a day hunting trip using
the Ridgeline Dayhunter Plus 35L backpack.
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• This list is perfect for a 35L daypack like the
  new Ridgeline 35L Dayhunter Pack. If your pack is
  bigger or smaller, your packs contents may vary
  slightly, but this is a great starter kit! Plus,
  it can be Personalised depending on your hunts
  location, weather, and prey type by swapping out
  individual pieces.
• For example, if youre hunting in hot weather,
  replace the beanie with a sun-safe hat or cap.
  Other items, like a laser rangefinder, may be
  more hunt-specific and only get included on
  relevant trips.

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