Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
there are some good threads on sheep hunting gear/pack lists here. Really the hard part is not bringing to much. One good trick i was told is to wrap some duct tape around your water bottle for an emergency repair. You might not need the extra knife, saw, axe, etc
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
In addition to the essentials, just quickly off the top of my head: siltarp or small lightweight tarp to keep rain or sun off you and your equipment, a pack-alarm to set up around your camp is a very nice security item, string/rope to hang your food, as well as for other misc tasks/camp setup, multitool, extra compass, extra headlamp, I also carry an LED 'camp-light' that is convenient to have around camp, and, a rag to keep in your tent, to wipe away the condensation in your tent in the morning...
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
Everyone is different and has their own needs/preferences.
This is what i'd be ditching from your list:
20L water jug- I wouldnt be carrying that very far full and if I was close enough to water to consider it, i'd just make more trips with a smaller bladder.
Battey lantern- seems redundant if you have a headlamp.
Axe- when im backpack hunting im backpack hunting. Never needed an axe to make a fire or shelter. I have no need for an axe unless I want to practice bush craft shelters etc.
Extra belt- can use some of the small cordage (usually a bit of 550 cord) from my kill kit if needed.
Boot laces- same as above
Plastic to set meat on - just put it straight into game bags
Anyhow, good luck and have fun!
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
dental floss. key for trigger lock. magazine for gun. water bottle. chapstick. backpack. more bullets. toilet paper. regs. batteries. Boots....
Each of these were needed on different back pack hunts. Each of these were forgotten on different hunts. So what I am trying to spell out is, you will always forget something. You can not be prepared enough. Make sure you know how to survive...
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
An extra empty large mouth bottle in the tent for late at night is a game changer.
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
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Originally Posted by
eatram
dental floss. key for trigger lock. magazine for gun. water bottle. chapstick. backpack. more bullets. toilet paper. regs. batteries. Boots....
Each of these were needed on different back pack hunts. Each of these were forgotten on different hunts. So what I am trying to spell out is, you will always forget something. You can not be prepared enough. Make sure you know how to survive...
I break my gear list down like this rifle****bolt*****magazine*** bullets
tent***carbon pole***ground sheet
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
Quote:
Originally Posted by
eatram
dental floss. key for trigger lock. magazine for gun. water bottle. chapstick. backpack. more bullets. toilet paper. regs. batteries. Boots....
Each of these were needed on different back pack hunts. Each of these were forgotten on different hunts. So what I am trying to spell out is, you will always forget something. You can not be prepared enough. Make sure you know how to survive...
This is the key^^^^
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
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Originally Posted by
TheObserver
What i'll take with me this time is in my bag:
My collapsible/foldable 20L water jug
Water purifying bottle (700ml)
Rope/paracord
1 battery powered lantern
Batteries
Tent
Sleeping bag
Food (never eat breakfast so will be lunch and dinner X3)
Mattress
Small axe
Saw
Knives/sharpener
Gloves
Extra laces and belt
Tape & surveyors tape
Thermacell
Gamebags
2 pieces of plastic (I will use on ground if I don't want to take 2 trips for meat)
News/wax paper
Toilet paper
Small towel
First aid
Flashlight/headlamps
Stove/fuel
Pot
Toothbrush/paste/floss/utensils
Socks/boxers/shirt/shorts/sandals/bug jacket
Silpoly tarp
Zap straps
The rest I will have in my pant pockets and bino harness, may bring a trail cam too
You sound a little heavy.
How long is the hike and how many days inwiil you be?
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
Quote:
Originally Posted by
TheObserver
What i'll take with me this time is in my bag:
My collapsible/foldable 20L water jug
Water purifying bottle (700ml)
Rope/paracord
1 battery powered lantern
Batteries
Tent
Sleeping bag
Food (never eat breakfast so will be lunch and dinner X3)
Mattress
Small axe
Saw
Knives/sharpener
Gloves
Extra laces and belt
Tape & surveyors tape
Thermacell
Gamebags
2 pieces of plastic (I will use on ground if I don't want to take 2 trips for meat)
News/wax paper
Toilet paper
Small towel
First aid
Flashlight/headlamps
Stove/fuel
Pot
Toothbrush/paste/floss/utensils
Socks/boxers/shirt/shorts/sandals/bug jacket
Silpoly tarp
Zap straps
The rest I will have in my pant pockets and bino harness, may bring a trail cam too
-ditch the 20L water jug - just take a 2 or 3L bladder
-ditch the water purifying bottle- we live in BC, flowing water is easy to come by
take chlorine tablets if your worried or even a life straw. ive never not been able to find water in the mountains.
-id try and take something for breakfast even instant oatmeal packets will work. force yourself too eat in the morning.
-ditch the axe, use your bone saw if you need to cut bigger branches
-ditch the extra belt and shoe laces just put new laces in your boots prior to going out (paracord can be used as a belt if needed)
-ditch the surveyors tape, download a GPS app on your phone ie fatmaps
-ditch the thermacell. you'll become one with the mosquitoes after a day or 2 (a small bug head net will work)
-ditch the news/ wax paper, not needed
-ditch the small towel, your going to stink regardless its just extra weight
-ditch the flashlight and only bring a headlamp. id recommend a spare headlamp over a flash light
-ditch the shorts you'll most likely get ate alive
-ditch the bug jacket. just a head net will do
-ditch the zap straps. have paracord
Re: First time staying out of backpack, any invaluable little things a guy might want
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Originally Posted by
madcalfe
-ditch the 20L water jug - just take a 2 or 3L bladder
-ditch the water purifying bottle- we live in BC, flowing water is easy to come by
take chlorine tablets if your worried or even a life straw. ive never not been able to find water in the mountains.
-id try and take something for breakfast even instant oatmeal packets will work. force yourself too eat in the morning.
-ditch the axe, use your bone saw if you need to cut bigger branches
-ditch the extra belt and shoe laces just put new laces in your boots prior to going out (paracord can be used as a belt if needed)
-ditch the surveyors tape, download a GPS app on your phone ie fatmaps
-ditch the thermacell. you'll become one with the mosquitoes after a day or 2 (a small bug head net will work)
-ditch the news/ wax paper, not needed
-ditch the small towel, your going to stink regardless its just extra weight
-ditch the flashlight and only bring a headlamp. id recommend a spare headlamp over a flash light
-ditch the shorts you'll most likely get ate alive
-ditch the bug jacket. just a head net will do
-ditch the zap straps. have paracord
This is all good advice. Your packing list is too heavy.
