Daypack VS bumbag

[Oldbloke]

Working hard to rack up the post count there Oldbloke

Just pressing my point home monty.

[Lorgar]

In the jungle they have this barbed vine they call Gotyou vine and boy don't that grab you like a octopus on heat and a million tiny hooks dig into your skin.

You lay there in agony until they can cut you out with secateurs and knives .

Not the same bush but similar thing... When I was a 12 or 13 or something I was bashing around in the bush. I slid down a 5-6m dirt hill on my feet planning to wade into what was basically a cave of leaves at the bottom to wash off speed as there were logs and other things that appeared worse options to run into.

Couldn't tell from the top of the hill, but it was a little leaf on the front then all rose bush vines in the middle. Momentum carried me in about a metre and a half into the thorns before I came to a stop.

Took about 45 minutes repeating a process of unhooking self, move a foot forward into fresh hooks, rinse and repeat.

Good times as a kid

[RoginaJack]

We used to call those bushes - "wait-a-whiles".. LOL! AND what's this "RUNNING" caper all about??

[Old Fart]

AND what's this "RUNNING" caper all about??

I have vague memories of it as a young bloke.

[RoginaJack]

AND what's this "RUNNING" caper all about??

I have vague memories of it as a young bloke.

Sorry I've forgotten What was the question again??

[FuzzyM]

I use a hydration pack that has a couple of extra pockets for thick scrub or short hunts.
I also use a 25l dutch army surplus day pack if I am going out all day or have some need for extra gear/space.
Planning on going exploring on Monday for some good campsites and hunting grounds

[headspace]

Is a bumbag a 'fanny pack' kind of thing?
theyre for the metrosexual type aren't they?

What are you carrying? a bottle, snacks, gps, ammo....they'll fit in a sturdy (or 2) ex-mil pouch hung off a webbing belt.

I've been wearing an issue camo bum bag on a web belt with a water bottle, knife, pouch for 10 rounds and a snake bite bandage. The bag contains food, head torch, spare knife, bone saw, lollies. Properly adjusted it works really well and you don't have shoulder straps in the way. Now, who's a bloody metrosexual eh???

[Gregg]

AND what's this "RUNNING" caper all about??

I have vague memories of it as a young bloke.

I remember my legs aching and not getting a sense of satisfaction.

Maybe it's in the clothes, every runner I see these days have fluorescent aqua or pink Nikes on. The folk who make safety vests should call them for tips on making stuff brighter.

[1290]

Is a bumbag a 'fanny pack' kind of thing?
theyre for the metrosexual type aren't they?

What are you carrying? a bottle, snacks, gps, ammo....they'll fit in a sturdy (or 2) ex-mil pouch hung off a webbing belt.

I've been wearing an issue camo bum bag on a web belt with a water bottle, knife, pouch for 10 rounds and a snake bite bandage. The bag contains food, head torch, spare knife, bone saw, lollies. Properly adjusted it works really well and you don't have shoulder straps in the way. Now, who's a bloody metrosexual eh???

YOU ARE!!

[tapper]

Maybe it's in the clothes, every runner I see these days have fluorescent aqua or pink Nikes on. The folk who make safety vests should call them for tips on making stuff brighter.

Looks like it's more important to look like you run than actually do it as far as I can see.

I see 50 people walking in these neon shoes for every 1 running.

[Oldbloke]

Sorry I've forgotten What was the question again??

I'll just get my bifocals so I can read that quote.

[RoginaJack]

I'll just get my bifocals so I can read that quote.

WHAT, you can actually REMEMBER where ya left the bifocals!!

[RoginaJack]

OK, enough of this bumming around, here's my set up!

I use this for calling feral dogs, so NO running or fast walking, mainly sneak into position, step up and call and then move onto next position.

I've set it up so that the main bag is on my right side and yes, I'm left handed. In the basic pouch I carry spare mag, spent rounds, drink bottle. On the R/H side is another small pouch, holds phone and gas lighter.

Main bag, well what ever I need for the morning or afternoon. The web belt I slip a couple of pants loops over at the sides.

If I'm in the thick stuff and take the shottie too, I add another basic pouch. Works for me. Ammo box for size caparison

Bum Bag.

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[pmomd]

Off topic but see the PPU ammo there.

Shoot any good?

[RoginaJack]

Off topic but see the PPU ammo there.

Shoot any good?

Yes, shoots really well through the .243W as does Highland. I think same ammo, different box according to the LGS bloke. Typical groups under 1" for 5 rounds at 100 yds, elbows for a rest, projectiles were 95gr SP . I just used it for running the rifle in,

The powder is a bit dirty but...

[pmomd]

The powder is a bit dirty but...

Yeah that's what I'm reading.

Thanks for the info.

[juststarting]

AusTac, here's my though process on bag selection:
http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/08/15 ... selection/

I am noticing that the more I go, the more I get rid of things or replace with something a lot smaller and of better quality. The bag is working very well for me. I was using it as a backpack last time and it was pretty comfortable in that configuration too.

[AusTac]

I can relate to that blog entry juststarting, thats why i like molle gear as tacticool as it is, you can change it up for whatever the situation is, i need to sort out a pack for high population areas, rifle and my gear isn't s good look

[bigfellascott]

I remember the good ol days where ya just filled ya pockets with ammo, strapped on a water bottle, grabbed ya rifle and off ya went, seems like now we have to cart half a house every time we step outside the house to go for a shot

How things have changed hey, now we need specialised equipment, all manner of survival gear. All I used to take was a rifle, ammo, water and knife to drop the gut content of a goat or deer when and if I found one, oh to be that fit and healthy again (not going to happen sadly)