Re: Alpine Hunting Gear List
Originally Posted by
LeverActionJunkie
What do weight you guys like to keep your pack weights under on the way up the mountain? Are you able to debone your game (deer/ sheep size) and bring camp out in one trip? Or is it pretty well a guarantee of multiple trips on successful hunts?
Good rule of thumb (for me at least). Pack in weight of 1/3rd your body weight and heading out (full) of 2/3rd's. I'm getting close to 190lbs (unfortunately) and for an alpine hunt I want 65 lbs to feel relatively easy and if I am not mentally and physically prepared to pack out 125lbs then I am simply not ready. The biggest items that have helped me to carry decent loads extended distances are boots, poles and a good pack. Although I appreciate lightweight gear I don't get too concerned about trying to make my pack 55 to 60 lbs. I would rather focus more effort on losing the extra pounds from my waist and get into better shape to pack the load when it really counts. It's all coming out in one trip!
Last edited by BCbillies; 02-02-2009 at 06:41 PM.
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