Packing list - how's this look?

[crazysccrmd]

Going up in the Olympics for a 3 day hunt/fish/have a good time trip. So far I'm packing the following:

Sleeping bag w/ bivy cover
MSR stove w/ extra fuel canister
Katadyn water filter
GSI two person cook set
Lightweight cold weather top/bottom
Extra pair socks
Beanie
Boonies hat

Compass
GPS w/ extra batteries
Maps in waterproof bag

SAM splint
Israeli dressing
Cravat
Gauze
Ace bandage
Survival blankets
50ft 550 cord
Advil
Lip balm
Bug spray
Baby wipes

Gerber multi tool
Duct tape
BIC lighters
Magnesium fire starter
Surefire flashlight w/ extra batteries
Tinder fire starters
Chemlights
Caribeeners

Snacks
Dehydrated meals
Bear bin w/ sack and rope to hang
2 1l nalgene bottles

Hunting license w/ bear tag
Rifle w/ ammo
Pistol w/ ammo
Gutting/skinning/filleting knife
Collapsible fishing pole w/ tackle


Anything I've really missed on badly?

[seth30]

What is the final weight on all that?  Are you backpacking in or driving to a camp ground? 

[crazysccrmd]

Pack without the firearms, ammo or fishing stuff was about 30lbs. Figure total weight carried with water will be close to 50. Some might get spread to my partner depending on what he has. We will be going on foot.

[seth30]

If your used to that weight then go for it, watch the temps and make sure to pack lots of water or have access to it.  Also take some good pics for the webiste, and have a safe trip

[7mag.]

I didn't see a sleeping pad, you'll need one. And I saw you only mentioned bug spray once, you'll need more.

[JimmyHoffa]

Maybe toilet paper (might have missed it) and a trashbag.  I usually take the big black bags that can be used like spare pack cover or cut up for tarp or something.  Even good for putting meat in to dip in the river to keep cool or put snow in to make a ice bag.  Bug netting might be a good thing even with bug spray.

[hillbillyhunting]

why the pistol if you have a rifle?  That is lots of extra weight!  Good call on the pad, tp, and garbage bags    I dont bring bug spray... if you spend enought time with the bugs you learn to ignore them.  You probably dont need so many extra batteries for a three day trip. If the gps and flashlight use the same kind of batteries then bring one extra set.  Add benedryl and tylenol or asprin to your med kit.  Why caribeeners?  I have never heard of somone using a bear bin... I just use a stuff sack and hang it in the trees.  That bin looks too bulky for backpacking.  I also dont bring a cook set... I bring a spoon, hunting knife, and titanium pot for boiling water.  You can eat out of mountainhouse bags and even oatmeal packets.  That also looks like a lot of fire starters.  I only cary a couple for emergencies.  Fires are pretty easy to start without them and you arents supposed to have fires up there right now anyways.   

Have fun and good luck! 

[fillthefreezer]

binoculars? camera?
unless your bottle is part empty id ditch the extra fuel bottle. id also ditch the caribeeners and bear bucket. as said id add benedryl, pad, 1 contractor garbage bag, and i usually take some iodine tabs for filter plan b.
i like to bring a cookset cus i make instant potatoes usually, mmmm! i also like to take mini bottle of purell.

[fillthefreezer]

also, thats a big ass knife, if the one on your multi tool is sharp id ditch that too.
if youre looking to add weight for training purposes bring beer

[NW-GSP]

I would prob leave the cat carrier, kitchen table and chairs behind

[BNAElkhntr]

 

I would prob leave the cat carrier, kitchen table and chairs behind

[ICEMAN]

Don't want to forget...

[grade-creek-rd]

tin foil (small sheet folded a few times and a small amount of Johnny's seasoning salt in a zip-loc bag to bake some of the fish you catch on coal (or if no fire...then to bake on your stove) and since you asked for opinions, I would ditch the handgun and ammo, switch out that heavy knife with a smaller, lighter one, and also leave behind the flask with the alcohol...a good drink is nice to have at the end of the day, but up in the high country you need to realize the affects it has on your body...causes dehydration since you need water to break down the alcohol in your body...just saying...for me, why lose energy over a drink...

G-C-R

[Swannytheswan]

quick question if you are packing how are you attaching your rifle to your pack if you have pics that would be appreciated!

[ICEMAN]

Crazysccrmd, been in your shoes looking at my gear and hoping I had all covered.

Try to look at every single piece of gear and either replace with a lighter version you already have, or make sure your buddy has you covered, share gear.

Other ways to shave weight. Ditch the rope carrier, the fish gear carrier, the food carrier (bear box), place all gear into sandwich bags. Pretty sure someone else mentioned to use a thin stuff sack to hang food. (I have hiked since the 70s and never hung food up to keep out of reach and never had an issue.)

Every ounce really counts on a hike like you plan and you will start looking at gear up there and consider burying it just to shave weight. Believe me, been there, done that...

Focus one item at a time,....ask self, do I really need? If so, can my buddy carry some of this, and then how can we lighten the item, IE: microsize, shave, etc...

Good luck. I know the feeling, hate to leave cool stuff at home, but on your trip, you wanna go as light as possible.

[RB]

Looks good as some have mentioned a good sleeping pad is a must and don't forget the weight will be way more on the way out. Even a small bear will weigh you down with the wet hide and boned out your pack will swell upwards of 100 pounds if it is already near 50 to start 

[Vek]

no splint
no extra fuel
no cookset
yes pot and spork
no filter
yes aqua mira drops (learn how they work)
no extra batteries
no survival blankets
no multitool
no magnesium firestarter
no flashlight
yes headlamp
no chemlights
no carabiners
no bear bin
yes UL drybag
no pistol
no big knife
yes havalon + extra blades + victorinox paring knife
no nalgenes
yes 2L bladder
yes 20-oz soda or juice bottle (juice has wider neck)
yes 3/4 ridgerest or z-rest

You gotta be ruthless.  Don't take more clothing than works when worn all at the same time, except extra drawers (1pr) and extra socks and liners (1 pr each). 

[crazysccrmd]

no splint
no extra fuel
no cookset
yes pot and spork
no filter
yes aqua mira drops (learn how they work)
no extra batteries
no survival blankets
no multitool
no magnesium firestarter
no flashlight
yes headlamp
no chemlights
no carabiners
no bear bin
yes UL drybag
no pistol
no big knife
yes havalon + extra blades + victorinox paring knife
no nalgenes
yes 2L bladder
yes 20-oz soda or juice bottle (juice has wider neck)
yes 3/4 ridgerest or z-rest

You gotta be ruthless.  Don't take more clothing than works when worn all at the same time, except extra drawers (1pr) and extra socks and liners (1 pr each).

This will be more like it next time. It wasn't bad until we started going up/down 70° loose rock slopes, then I definitely noticed the extra weight I was packing around. It was nice once we set up camp to have that stuff but I could've gotten by without it. I ended up not taking a sleeping pad and it wasn't terrible but if I lose the weight in other places I will bring one in the future. I also seriously overestimated how much fuel my stove uses. The partially used can I took is still over half full so that extra one was needless weight. Overall a great time and learning experience.

Definitely missed my lightweight Osprey pack though, used a heavy duty pack which added a couple pounds from the get go.

[hillbillyhunting]

no splint
no extra fuel
no cookset
yes pot and spork
no filter
yes aqua mira drops (learn how they work)
no extra batteries
no survival blankets
no multitool
no magnesium firestarter
no flashlight
yes headlamp
no chemlights
no carabiners
no bear bin
yes UL drybag
no pistol
no big knife
yes havalon + extra blades + victorinox paring knife
no nalgenes
yes 2L bladder
yes 20-oz soda or juice bottle (juice has wider neck)
yes 3/4 ridgerest or z-rest

You gotta be ruthless.  Don't take more clothing than works when worn all at the same time, except extra drawers (1pr) and extra socks and liners (1 pr each).

This will be more like it next time. It wasn't bad until we started going up/down 70° loose rock slopes, then I definitely noticed the extra weight I was packing around. It was nice once we set up camp to have that stuff but I could've gotten by without it. I ended up not taking a sleeping pad and it wasn't terrible but if I lose the weight in other places I will bring one in the future. I also seriously overestimated how much fuel my stove uses. The partially used can I took is still over half full so that extra one was needless weight. Overall a great time and learning experience.

Definitely missed my lightweight Osprey pack though, used a heavy duty pack which added a couple pounds from the get go.

The most important function of the sleeping pad is to keep you warm when the nights get cold or when winter approaches.  When the ground is cold it is hard to stay warm without a sleeping pad.  The cold ground sucks the heat right out of you.  The sleeping pad is a must have 

[Miles]

 
I can tell you that when my feet or legs slide off of my sleeping pad... there's a definite decrease in the temp.   It sure is a nice thing to have.  Worse case scenario you can use natural products from the forest (pine boughs, leaves, dry moss, etc...), but the pad is pretty easy to pack and carry around and most likely has a better R-value than the alternative.

[madcow41]

in the olympics at least the coast they require you to have a Bear bin or be able to use a bear wire... I never do that and will probably learn the hardway but its in the rules(for NPS only)

[TangoU]

The most important function of the sleeping pad is to keep you warm when the nights get cold or when winter approaches.  When the ground is cold it is hard to stay warm without a sleeping pad.  The cold ground sucks the heat right out of you.  The sleeping pad is a must have 

 

[RadSav]

in the olympics at least the coast they require you to have a Bear bin or be able to use a bear wire... I never do that and will probably learn the hardway but its in the rules(for NPS only)

What friggin moron came up with that rule?  And, when did grizzly bears become a problem in the Olympics?  Keep a clean camp and there should be no issues until meat is in the bag.  Even in big bear country not that big a deal.

One more vote for a pad.  Also, when hunting up north or on the coast I never worry about treating or filtering water.  Just avoid standing water.

I also agree with Vek on leaving the Nalgenes bottles and adding a bladder, no big knife, no multitool, no mag firestarter, no chem lights, no cook set just a single pot.  Though I always carry one SOL survival blanket - no weight and 100 uses.  Go smaller than 550 cord and lose the plastic holder.  Infact - loose every single hard plastic case, carrier and organizer you can.  If you need a carrier or organizer use zipper bag or jersey bags.

I did not see any mention of lightweight rain gear

You also want to think about packing horn/skull, hide and meat out in a single load when back country hunting (a little easier with a partner).  So you need to think about pack room and where your gear will be going when main pack is full of meat.  A lot of my gear can be burned, buried and left behind  so I make sure it can breakdown so not to be left behind as litter.

I've been back country hunting for about 30 years.  I still find myself carrying too damn much gear.  I, like you, lay it out on the table first and then over the course of about five days keep taking stuff out of the pile until I think I've reduced enough.  And still once in camp I curse myself for bringing half of it.  I've yet to have the perfect pack.  I think it is all part of the fun associated with back country hunting.

Looks like you are doing a lot of things right.  Hope you are having fun! 

[highmuley]

Looks great to me....without getting too picky, only item I seen was "extra pair of socks". Consider 1 to 2 pairs per day. Dry feet are happy feet!

[madcow41]

in the olympics at least the coast they require you to have a Bear bin or be able to use a bear wire... I never do that and will probably learn the hardway but its in the rules(for NPS only)

What friggin moron came up with that rule?  And, when did grizzly bears become a problem in the Olympics?  Keep a clean camp and there should be no issues until meat is in the bag.  Even in big bear country not that big a deal.

One more vote for a pad.  Also, when hunting up north or on the coast I never worry about treating or filtering water.  Just avoid standing water.

I also agree with Vek on leaving the Nalgenes bottles and adding a bladder, no big knife, no multitool, no mag firestarter, no chem lights, no cook set just a single pot.  Though I always carry one SOL survival blanket - no weight and 100 uses.  Go smaller than 550 cord and lose the plastic holder.  Infact - loose every single hard plastic case, carrier and organizer you can.  If you need a carrier or organizer use zipper bag or jersey bags.

I did not see any mention of lightweight rain gear

You also want to think about packing horn/skull, hide and meat out in a single load when back country hunting (a little easier with a partner).  So you need to think about pack room and where your gear will be going when main pack is full of meat.  A lot of my gear can be burned, buried and left behind  so I make sure it can breakdown so not to be left behind as litter.

I've been back country hunting for about 30 years.  I still find myself carrying too damn much gear.  I, like you, lay it out on the table first and then over the course of about five days keep taking stuff out of the pile until I think I've reduced enough.  And still once in camp I curse myself for bringing half of it.  I've yet to have the perfect pack.  I think it is all part of the fun associated with back country hunting.

Looks like you are doing a lot of things right.  Hope you are having fun! 

I agree and when I'm in the Olympic national park I don't use one but there are a ton a bear there and back a while ago someone did sonethin dumb and ruined it for everyone. Bears love fuel for stoves, white gas and escpecially jp8