Arete Bag 25
Frame sold separately
$199.99
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 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.
The 25L Arete Pack body is part of the Arete Pack System. It fits the interchangeable Arete Pack System Frame, this frame is required for use.
- 25-litre capacity
- Available in Desolve® Veil™, 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)
Our standard delivery timeframe is 2-5 working days from dispatch during off-peak times. However, during peak seasons such as Christmas and sales events, please anticipate potential delays as we handle increased volumes.
We partner with carriers TollNZ, Courier Post NZ and Aramex NZ to ensure your packages reach you reliably and efficiently. Shipping is within NZ only.
| Order Value | Shipping Cost (NZ only) |
| $0.00 - $199.99 | $9.99 |
| $200+ | Free |
WARRANTIES
1 YEAR WARRANTY
If within one year your Hunters Element product is found to have a manufacturer fault in any way, we will repair or replace it for free!
LIFETIME EXTENDED WARRANTY
We are so confident in the quality of our gear that if at any point in its life your Hunters Element kit gets damaged, we'll sort you out. If you've torn it on an antler, punctured it with a thorn or crushed a zip between rocks, we'll repair it (if we can) for a small fee. Some jobs are easier than others though, so you should check out our Product Care Guide to get the best life out of your gear.
RETURNS
WARRANTY ISSUES:
Returns for manufacturer defects will be accepted. Please use our Contact Us page to notify us of the issue, including pics and proof of purchase.
INCORRECT MERCHANDISE:
Contact us via e-mail or phone if you received an item different than what was described on the website or is the wrong size, color, or style than what you ordered. Get in touch via our Contact Us page and we'll help you out!
SIZING RETURNS & OTHER:
For online orders where you would like to change the size of one or more products, please contact us first. Once you have filled in a return request and we receive the product back (still in new brand-new condition with the swing tags included), we will issue with a store credit to the same value. You can then purchase the new size and it will be sent out as normal. Please expect delays with dispatching size exchanges during peak seasons and sale periods.
For a successful return request please attach a photo of the product showing the defect, or for size swaps, show the product in new condition with the tags on and a description to match.
HOW TO RETURN:
For online orders, submit a return request here.
Please use the Contact Us page to contact us to discuss a return process.
Shipping and handling charges will not be refunded for returns or repairs unless an error occurred on our part in the shipment of your order.
SALE ITEMS
All items purchased on SALE (discounted price) are final. Some products may be exchanged if there are replacement sizes available, but this is at the full discretion of Hunters Element Staff. Staff hold the right to refuse exchanges or returns.
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When you buy Hunters Element products, you are choosing to support the industry leader in social and environmentally sustainable practices. We are committed to making a real change, from eliminating plastic bags and using recycled cardboard for packaging to sourcing low-emission crafted materials and more. We also use PFC-free durable water repellent!