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BackCountry Gear Upgrades!
MichaelJ:
Alright guys, got some new gear on the list for next september... I'll be up around 6000' here in Idaho hunting muleys and elk and I'm really wanting to lighten my gear a little...
My main concerns deal with my clothing. I'm already pretty efficient with my setup and I think for a 5 day hunt 12 miles into the GPW I came in around 45 lbs with rifle included... maybe a little heavier but not much. It'd be sweet if I could drop that down to 40 or so.
I'm desperately looking for a solid pair of pants that dries quickly, have a few pockets, and if they had those zip off knees that'd be sweet to. Don't want them insulated, they have to breath... suggestions?
I'm also looking to replace my rivers west and rain pants with a newer raingear setup. The reason for getting rid of the RW is because it doesn't pack down for crap. It's bulky... maybe I should trie throwing it in a compression sack and seeing how that goes...? But if you were to get some LIGHT WEIGHT rain gear (pants and jacket) what would you suggest? Not looking to spend a fortune here but want quality...
I've already got UnderArmour uppers and lowers and won't give those up. Besides they are the best anyways...
I've been thinking of getting a good fleece jacket or vest. Any suggestions? Once again I want something light and that can pack down small. I think for Sept hunt, underarmour, fleece and a rain jacket will be all I'll need... along with the UnderArmour lowers with new pants and rain pants.
The final thing I believe I'm wanting to pick up is a new stove. Been using a superlight alcohol stove and it works good but I don't like carrying the pan and fuel and it's hard to keep it all organized. Would really like a stove I can just pull out the boiling pot, open it up and pull out the fuel, stove and fork and start it up... Suggestions? Also weight is a big factor here.
I'm good to go on my camp setup. Got an Eagles Nest hammock, Marmot Sawtooth 15 degree down bag, and small foam pad (to keep the draft off the bottom) and I've NEVER slept better in my life. I think it packs down to right around 5 lbs for sleeping bag/pad/hammock/rope (to hook up the hammock). I'm also going to get a siltarp to rig up a rainfly with. Shouldn't be too hard.
I'm also going to upgrade my pack. Last year I bought a gregory Palisades 80 and its a great pack but it's a backpacking pack and once it gets loaded down to >60 lbs its quite uncomfortable... I know almost all packs are going to be at that point, but I feel it can be improved upon. I loaded up 40 lbs today in a new Kelty Tioga and that is one SWEET pack! Plus it'll breath better on the back and I feel I can use the frame to my advantage.
Almost forgot! I need a tripod for my spotting scope and really would be interested in buying something used. It doesn't have to be real tall but folding down small and being lightweight is key. This I can't afford to spend much money on, I'd say less than $75...
I appreciate all the input, thanks guys and let me know what you think!
Michael
Alchase:
Here is a couple of pants suggestions.
North Face Paramount Convertible, I love these pants. These shed water very well. Tuff pants. The only draw backs are the thigh pockets are on top of the thigh not the side were I prefer and they have a very short inseam to waist so you need to try them on before you pick your size.
http://www.REI.com/product/762162
Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible, these have a better pocket location but are not quite as durable, still very good pants.
http://www.REI.com/product/755066
REI Acme Pants I also like allot, but they are very spendy
http://www.REI.com/product/770865
I like The North Face Freedom Shell Pants for slip on rain pants that are packable
http://www.rei.com/product/770670
I have had many fleece and softshell jackets, my preference is the Rei light fleece. They also have a heavy fleece. Then over that a packable rain jacket.
archery288:
As for the stove portion... The MSR Pocket Rocket has to be one of the simplest stoves to use and it is very light and compact.
http://www.msrgear.com/stoves/pocketrocket.asp
MichaelJ:
--- Quote from: Alchase on January 21, 2009, 11:48:08 AM ---Here is a couple of pants suggestions.
North Face Paramount Convertible, I love these pants. These shed water very well. Tuff pants. The only draw backs are the thigh pockets are on top of the thigh not the side were I prefer and they have a very short inseam to waist so you need to try them on before you pick your size.
http://www.REI.com/product/762162
Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible, these have a better pocket location but are not quite as durable, still very good pants.
http://www.REI.com/product/755066
REI Acme Pants I also like allot, but they are very spendy
http://www.REI.com/product/770865
I like The North Face Freedom Shell Pants for slip on rain pants that are packable
http://www.rei.com/product/770670
I have had many fleece and softshell jackets, my preference is the Rei light fleece. They also have a heavy fleece. Then over that a packable rain jacket.
--- End quote ---
Thanks Alchase! I like the look of those Mountain Hardware pants the best and reviews on them are a lot greater than the Northface pants... and the Rei Acme pants are way out of my range... lol
As for rain pants, It seems to me the ones you posted would be a little heavier than I'd like and not pack very small (their listed under ski pants)... I'd like something to pack down the size of a 20 oz. soda bottle... it'd be nice to find a jacket the same...
Michael
MichaelJ:
I really like the looks of these:
http://www.rei.com/product/718215#
But what the heck!!! I wear in jeans a 32/34 and their sizing charts look like they're for people who have a bigger waist size than inseam! Looks like the closest I can get is a 33/32 in Medium... that sucks I hate high water pants!
As for a stove I'm definitely looking at the pocket rocker. I also hear good things about the jetboil and I like their carry case/pot better... Not sure which but the pocket rocket is much cheaper and seems pretty simple...
Michael
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