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  • Arete Bag 25

    4.6
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
    16 Reviews

    NOTE: MUST BE COMBINED WITH ARETE MEAT HAULER FRAME SOLD SEPARATELY

    Colour
    Stone Green
    Desolve
    Size

    NOTE: MUST BE COMBINED WITH ARETE MEAT HAULER FRAME SOLD SEPARATELY

    The 25L Arete Pack body is part of the Arete Pack System. It fits the Arete Meat Hauler Frame, this frame is required for use.

    The 25L is designed for standard day hunting excursions when packing requirements are light to medium. Enough room to fit lunch, water, a jacket, ammo, etc. This is the perfect size for packing into camp, inside your big 75L bag, then switching it over for your daily hunting missions.

    The profile has been shaped to be tall and shallow, so the weight is shared more evenly along the length of your back, and so when scrambling underbrush and branches there is less bulk sticking up to snag and catch.

    The 25 houses a large main compartment with an internal water bladder pocket inside. It also has a mid-sized outer pocket that houses four internal pockets to organize smaller gear. Strong webbing bands have been added to the front face and bottom of the pack for additional gear attachment as well if required.

    The pack body has an integrated rifle scabbard that can accommodate almost all hunting rifle lengths sizes and barrel widths up to that of a standard magnum suppressor. The scabbard is located at the back of the pack (closest to the Meat Hauler Frame/your back) to keep the weight closest to your spine and to minimize sway. The benefit of having two free hands in steep and challenging country can make a massive difference and should not be underestimated, particularly in open country when shots are less likely to be close-quarter surprises, and when overhanging branches are less of a hassle. When not in use the scabbard foot can be neatly tucked away back up inside the pack body.

    It's available in two fabric options. First, the Desolve® Veil™ camouflage option is made from HYDRAFUSE™ StealthSHELL™ fabric which is softer and quieter for more close-quarter hunting scenarios where noise and stealth are priorities. Second, the Stone Green option is made from an extra-durable Cordura® fabric which is 2x more durable, and suited to a rugged open country where stealth is not as important but the ground it will be dumped on is harder and more abrasive.

    A hidden, blaze orange, rain-cover is tucked away in a pocket at the bottom of the pack for when the weather sets in or when you want to be seen.

    • 25-litre capacity
    • Available in Desolve with HYDRAFUSE™ StealthSHELL™ fabric, or Stone Green Cordura® fabric.
    • Quick access integrated rifle scabbard
    • 5 accessory pockets
    • Water bladder compatible
    • Duraflex® Hardware
    • YKK® Zips
    • Blaze orange rain cover included
    • Weight: 2.49kg (total weight of bag and frame)

    We ship within New Zealand only.

    STANDARD DELIVERY
    Orders are delivered within 2–5 working days of dispatch in off-peak periods. During peak periods, such as Christmas and sale events, dispatch may take longer. During major sale events, please allow an extra 4–5 working days for dispatch.

    We use trusted New Zealand couriers, including NZ Post/ Courier Post and Post Haste.

    DELIVERY RATES
    • Orders under $199.99: Standard $9.99 | Same Day Wellington $19.98 | Same Day Auckland & Christchurch $24.99
    • Orders $199.99 and over: Standard FREE | Same Day Wellington $9.99 | Same Day Auckland & Christchurch $14.99

    SAME DAY DELIVERY
    Same day delivery is available in selected postcodes in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch through NZ Post's Express Tonight network, with delivery between 6pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday. If your address is eligible, you'll see the option at checkout.

    Order cut-off times:
    • Auckland: 10am
    • Christchurch: 10am
    • Wellington: 2pm
    Orders placed after the cut-off will be delivered the next business day.

    Available for selected postcodes:
    Wellington: 5010, 5011, 5012, 5022, 5024, 6011, 6012, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6035, 6037
    Auckland: 0600, 0602, 0610, 0614, 0618, 0620, 0622, 0624, 0626, 0627, 0629, 0630, 0632, 0814, 1011, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024 ,1025, 1026, 1041, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1071, 1072, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2110, 2112
    Christchurch: 8011, 8013, 8014, 8022, 8023, 8024, 8025, 8041, 8042, 8051, 8052, 8053, 8061, 8062, 8081, 8083

    WARRANTIES

    These policies don't affect your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

    1. 1 YEAR WARRANTY
    If your Hunters Element product has a manufacturer's fault within one year of purchase, we’ll repair or replace it free of charge. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, which may give you a repair, replacement, or refund beyond one year depending on the product and the fault.

    2. WARRANTY ISSUES
    If your product has a manufacturer defect, please contact us with photos of the fault and your order number or proof of purchase.

    3. LIFETIME EXTENDED WARRANTY
    We know hunting is tough on gear. If your kit gets damaged, we'll help sort it out. If it's torn or punctured, we'll repair it where we can for a small fee, with more complex repairs costing a little more. To keep your gear in top shape, see our Product Care Guide.

    RETURNS

    4. INCORRECT MERCHANDISE
    If you've received the wrong size, colour or style, please contact us, and we'll put it right.

    5. SIZING RETURNS & EXCHANGES
    If you've ordered online and need a different size, you can return your item through our returns portal. Items must be in brand-new condition with swing tags attached. We'll process your refund or exchange once we receive your item. Please allow extra time during peak and sale periods. We reserve the right to refuse exchanges or returns that don't meet these conditions. This doesn’t affect your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

    6. MYSTERY BUNDLES
    Mystery bundles are final sale and can't be returned for change of mind or sizing, so please order your usual size. This doesn’t affect your rights if an item is faulty.

    7. HOW TO RETURN
    Online orders can be returned through our returns portal.
    Please use the Contact us page to contact us to discuss the return process.

    8. SHIPPING & HANDLING
    Shipping and handling charges aren’t refunded on change-of-mind returns or exchanges. If your item is faulty or we made an error with your order, we’ll cover reasonable return shipping.
    4.6
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Based on 16 reviews
    94%would recommend these products
    16 reviews
    • Blair T.
      Verified Buyer
      3 minutes ago
      Reviewing
      Arete Bag & Meat Hauler Frame Combo 75L / Desolve
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Tough pack

      Great pack design for a week hiking. Excellent for meat load out through thick scrub. Can't wait to get the 45 for day trips for glassing in steep country. Definitely recommend for anyone doing multi day hunts and load out.

    • Will K.
      Verified Buyer
      3 weeks ago
      Reviewing
      Arete Bag & Meat Hauler Frame Combo 25L / Desolve
      Rated 4 out of 5 stars
      Arete 25L & meat hauler

      Frame, harness & rifle scabbard system awesome, keeps weight close to back & very stable. Only improvement would be to somehow make top of pack more streamlined as it sticks up quite a bit & gets caught up when ducking under logs & supple jack etc. when you are sneaking through the tight stuff! Looking forward to getting the 75L for multiday hunts.

      Nice work team!

    • Michael N.
      Verified Buyer
      2 months ago
      Reviewing
      Arete Meat Hauler Frame Black
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Arete Meat Hauler Frame

      This Arete Meat Hauler Frame is a real game changer !

    • Michael N.
      Verified Buyer
      2 months ago
      Reviewing
      Arete Bag 45 Desolve / 45L
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Arete Bag 45

      Best pack I have ever used !!

    • Tom
      2 months ago
      Reviewing
      Arete Bag 75
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Yep

      Look no further, spend the money and get what you're really after.