sheep pack weight ?????

[swampthing]

Including a litre of water and my rifle: 7 day solo is sub 40lbs, with my partner about 75lbs total.

I have a hard time going that minimal. I think I eat too much!

[Lastcar]

This list isn't broken down into trip length/season. Rather my master list I copy and then pare down for my specific trip.

Wish I had something like this years ago. Before I was hunting I did a lot of backcountry camping. Man did I haul silly loads. Of course I was young then so the timing was good. Dumb yet strong and no aching joints.

Now a days, no thanks. One notch above dumb, not as strong and lots of aching joints.

More money to blow on gear though! Plus the internet to research the living crap out of things. Never mind find plenty of deals.

Cool site to help you get organized and be aware of how quickly ounces add up.

http://lighterpack.com/r/evkzqe

Good luck on your hunt!

[OutWest]

Including a litre of water and my rifle: 7 day solo is sub 40lbs, with my partner about 75lbs total.

You must have a number of good water sources close by if you only pack a litre of water? I usually fill up my 3L hydration pack (sometimes 4 if I fill my 1L bottle) as I go through it quick when hiking, especially on hot days.

[mudbud]

You must have a number of good water sources close by if you only pack a litre of water? I usually fill up my 3L hydration pack (sometimes 4 if I fill my 1L bottle) as I go through it quick when hiking, especially on hot days.

Pack anywhere from 1-4L depending on terrain, I run the same set-up as you, 3L hydration bag and a 1L bottle

[mudbud]

Could you post your list? I wouldnt mind finding ways to drop a few pounds if i can

Here is a typical list, no salt in this list, was October. 39.6 lbs

ITEM	Weight (oz)
Food	140
Rocky Mountain Rifles Ultralight Sheep Rifle	74
Backpack - Kuiu Ultra	55
Swarovski 65mm Spotting scope in case	54.2
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bag	33
1L Water	34
Tripod	31.4
Swarovski 8x32 EL Binos	22
Tent - Z packs Hexamid	16.2
Exped Trekking Poles	15.8
sat phone & bag	13.8
First Aid/Emergency Kit	11.8
Camera	11.8
Small Titanium Pot + Spork	10
Thermarest Neo-Air	7.8
Leica Rangefinder	7.6
Spare Ammo	5.8
Water Filter/Bag (Sawyer mini)	5
Creek Shoes	4.8
Backpack cover	4.2
Esbit Stove and tablets	3.5
Bino purse	2.8
Garmin Forerunner mini gps	2.2
razor knife - piranha knife - blades - saw	2
nailclippers/toothbrush etc	2
Toilet paper (PAPER TOWEL)	1.4
Food Bag	1.1
Fenix lite with Lithium battery	1
game bags	1
misc bag	1
50ft dyneema cord	0.8
Lens cleaning stuff	0.8
Lighters	0.6
Rifle Sling	0.4
towel	0.4
Matches/firestarterx2	0.4
oil wipes	0.4
water tablets	0.2
Clothes (in pack)
Long underwear Pants	4.8
Socks- thin sleeping	1
Socks Hiking	3.4
Boxers	2.4
MontBell Down Sweater	5.7
Rain Pants Kuiu	14.1
Event rain jacket	11.4
Clothes bag	0.8
Merino Shirt	7.8
Gloves	1.4
Toque (down)	0.6
Waterproof Over Gloves	0.6

[forestwalker]

This thread has been unbelievably informative and helpful for someone trying to get started, thanks to everyone that has contributed to the thread. I wish everyone luck in their upcoming hunts but more importantly enjoy your time in the mountains, there are a lot of folks out there that wish they've done what you've done and been where you've been.
Cheers
Rick

[2chodi]

Backcountry hosted a sheep hunting clinic featuring Clay Lancaster yesterday here in Fort St. John. He said he keeps his pack to 42 lbs without the rifle.

[wiggy]

Backcountry hosted a sheep hunting clinic featuring Clay Lancaster yesterday here in Fort St. John. He said he keeps his pack to 42 lbs without the rifle.

Hunted with friends of his dad's. That was the checkout weight for 10 days

[.264winmag]

Man I thought I was doing good at 60# including rifle for 11 days!

[Barracuda]

my training pack is approx. double the weight of my hunting pack