Cam Mckie and his daughter Bailey spend every moment possible in the hills around Hawkes Bay. While his first working love is sheep and beef farming, Cam is a pastry chef by trade, which enables him to be available for his daughter as he creates incredible bread, bagels, pizza and pastries from his wood oven, the only Fire Brick Co D130 in New Zealand, from his family home in the seaside village of Haumoana.
Cam’s ethos towards hunting has never been about tracking down the big trophy racks, it is all about feeding his family and friends, often turning down big stags for smaller (and tastier) spikers or hinds. Cam loves the New Zealand outdoors and everything it offers, taking to the hills all year round, often for a week or more, to explore and recharge.
Favourite Tatonka gear
Rolltop Stealth Pack 22
With its super simple design and stealth material it is pretty hard to look past this pack when heading out on quick missions. The simple G-clip set-up means there’s no noisy zip and being a roll-up pack means it’s really spacious. I have packed out two boned-out sika on numerous occasions. This pack is lightweight and definitely punches well above its weight.
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Tatonka Ambassador Questions
About Cam Mckie
Favourite place you’ve ever been?
Favorite place would definitely be anywhere down south, or the Kaweka ranges or the beach here in Haumoana
What is your pub quiz speciality genre?
Anything to do with rugby league
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Forty Six & 2 by Tool or Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Man
Do you have any irrational fears, if so, what?
Snakes...... yuck f-that
If you could have one exotic pet, what would it be?
Definitely a monkey or a sloth
Are you an adventure holiday or a relaxing holiday person?
Adventure Holiday.... who's paying?
How do you take your coffee?
Hot and with milk
What dog breed would you be?
Is pineapple on pizza acceptable?
Hmmmm sure