pack weight?

[throttlejocky20]

I manage a pack for 7-10 days with my bow on it around 65# I mostly hike during early archery and I believe I can get that lower this year.

[fillthefreezer]

Here is a quick list of what I would bring and how much the pack would weigh (Dang I love Excel).  This would be for a 4 night trip, carrying 2 liters of water (so assuming there was accessible water).  Weather would be expected to be reasonable (not super cold, but ready for a cold snap).  It assumes I could wash some clothes and they would have time to dry.

Comes out to 54 lbs on the back (including rifle, ammo 14 rounds of ammo and shell holders), 10.5 pounds on the body, and 40ish pounds left in the truck (I guessed on the weights for some of the car items).

you have alot of duplicate items.. definately room to go lighter if you want to go that route.

[Rob]

Note the Qty (2) on the scotch...

Always room to go lighter.  Depends on what you want to trade off. 

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I figured since I finished doing a little trimming up tonight and finally got some "final weights" in I'd post my list for a 7 day Elk Hunt.  This does not include, the clothes I'm wearing in, and water, as I don't know how much water I'll need.  Everything else, including Binos and weapon which seem to be a favorite to claim you're "carrying" when in reality your trekking poles are in your hand...

[haugenna]

Silk, did I miss the pack itself on your list?

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Silk, did I miss the pack itself on your list?

First item Bikini BEMR.


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[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I screwed up though, you can subtract about 7 ounces from the list. I only bring one change of socks and boxers


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[Skyvalhunter]

That explains alot!!

[James]

For an 8 day solo trip last sept in washington I was 64lbs on the way in.  That includes everything but the clothes on my back.

Looking to be just under 60 for this year.

[autodink13]

I screwed up though, you can subtract about 7 ounces from the list. I only bring one change of socks and boxers


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Might as well take 7 more oz off and just use the one pair the whole hunt. Saves u weight and makes certain your hunting buddy won't snuggle up too close

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Ha. I like to have one fresh pair while one dries


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[haugenna]

I screwed up though, you can subtract about 7 ounces from the list. I only bring one change of socks and boxers


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Might as well take 7 more oz off and just use the one pair the whole hunt. Saves u weight and makes certain your hunting buddy won't snuggle up too close

I assume that is what the "bikini" was for.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

You guys don't carry banana hammocks into the BC?


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[Rock7]

My last back country hunt was for a six dall sheep in Alaska prior to moving here. Weight going in was 55 lbs. You can save weight is you have someone to go with. That way you can split the gear.

[Stein]

68# all in except water for 4-5 days.  The Eberlestock weighs a ton and that is the first place I could save some weight.  My tent is a bit on the posh side by ultralight standards as it has a floor, vestibule and ground cloth.  I also carry a pistol, EPIRB, bear spray and several other backup items when I go solo.  I also usually pack about double the food I should, that could shave 5-6# easily.

Next trip, I'll probably shoot for 59# as a goal for 4+ days.  At the end of the day, hunting stuff weighs a bunch and takes up tons of space.