Interesting. Had no idea they were that flammable. Good call on the goat ball stank too....lol
Haven’t loaded my pack this year upgraded several items I’m hoping I’m around 60lbs if the trip we have planned works out we will be flying into a back lake and spike from there but we will see still waiting to see if we get our accompany to hunt permit.
Guys, share some tips on what you learned over the years
One thing I've learned is my appetite drops in the mountains. I sent know why. I have a hard time eating throughout the day so one thing I will change this year is bring more easy to eat food. Like some gel packs and cliff bars. Brought lots of nuts last year on my alpine hunt and I couldn't get enough in before I would be sick of chewing. Basically just ate proper for dinner when I'd make a mountain house.
Last edited by .264winmag; 06-06-2018 at 01:10 AM.
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..
I survive on next to nothing also at high elevation. I'm pretty stoked on the roasted soybeans for next trip, super light and packed with protein, calories and other essentials. Next best thing to steak they say HA. Maybe others are different, but protein is what keeps me going while backpacking.
I'm by no means a more mountain guru, but I've learned to take care of my feet. Decent footwear, doesn't have to be expensive but rather comfortable. I rocked a $150 pair of boots for 3 sheep and 3 goat hunts with only hotspots en route out heavy on the last day/2. Prior to that my expensive scarpas just destroyed my feet daily, same with my partner. I'll take comfort over price tag all day. Also while stopping to glass etc. get them boots off and let your feet breathe, I try to swap socks for a dry set as much as I can. Pull boot insoles and point boots into the sun. Air dry the damp ones on your hiking pole handles while resting, or strap to pack while hiking so there nice and dry for the next swap. On wet fogged out days we generally concentrate on getting a fire going and drying gear out, especially boots. Just be careful not to overheat, can ruin a good pair of boots in a hurry.
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..
[QUOTE=.264winmag;2012541 Just be careful not to overheat, can ruin a good pair of boots in a hurry.[/QUOTE]
Tell me about it shrunk my new Hanwag's so tight on my big toe they now live with a pop can in the toe during the off season to stretch them out with lots of bees wax for water proofing.
Ya I cooked the top of the tounges on my scarpas, and the tops of another set. Made for an uncomfortable hike out for sure. Now I build a little rock heat shield for em, also put warm rocks inside the boots to help dry. A tin water bottle filled with boiled water stuffed inside helps dry em out too. Put my hot tea in there in the mornings to take the edge off em.
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..
I haven't done any long duration hike in hunts yet like many of you on this thread have..however, on my hike in hunts or hike in camps I have done, besides my main meals of mountain house or whatever, I always mix dried fruit with my nuts, I find the nuts with their protein give a longer term energy, while the dried fruit gives a more instantaneous energy..I also love bringing deer jerky..