Gear List Review

[mburrows]

Here's my gear list for this year.  Ill continue to tweak it this summer before season gets here.

Anything new and improved out there that you cant live without that I should consider adding to my list? 

Should also add this list is for an elk hunt where big optics and tripod wont be needed.

[bracer40]

Two rain jackets?
Saw necessary for cutting fuel to fit stove?
Fuel for stove?
Stocking cap?

Otherwise, looks pretty good.

[hogslayer]

Depending on what and where you are hunting the stove may not be necessary.  Check the weather.  I use to run short on food, but i learned that i am super pissed when i am on day three and my food sucks and am not looking forward to eating.  I just bring one lighter and matches.  Med kit is just some quick clot and some wrap and some band aids.  I also bring Melatonin if hunting alone for a long time.  I would bring more batteries.  My head lamp eats them up and its no fun running low.  I lost my knife once, so i bring (2) Havalons. 

[mburrows]

Two rain jackets?
Saw necessary for cutting fuel to fit stove?
Fuel for stove?
Stocking cap?

Otherwise, looks pretty good.

Whoops duplicate entry on the rain jackets. Good catches on the other items. I literally have do write it all down and cross it off as I pack things. Ive packed in only to realize I forgot my tent stakes

[mburrows]

Depending on what and where you are hunting the stove may not be necessary.  Check the weather.  I use to run short on food, but i learned that i am super pissed when i am on day three and my food sucks and am not looking forward to eating.  I just bring one lighter and matches.  Med kit is just some quick clot and some wrap and some band aids.  I also bring Melatonin if hunting alone for a long time.  I would bring more batteries.  My head lamp eats them up and its no fun running low.  I lost my knife once, so i bring (2) Havalons.

Running low on food will sink my spirits faster than anything.

One thing i also toss in my med kit is some super glue. Serves multiple purposes and can seal up cuts too.

[Karl Blanchard]

Real talk here. I roasted in a 0° slick bag in Alaska in Feb. You sleep that cold that you need that much bag in September? And a wood stove in sept?

[trophyhunt]

Don’t forget your boots!  I also pack my crocks along so I can take my boots off after I’m done hunting for the day.

[h20hunter]

Regarding first aid...throw a few tampons in there. Most wounds in the field are puncture wounds.

[dilleytech]

That looks heavy. What’s the total weight?

[yakimanoob]

New and improved? 

Heck yeah!  https://www.bigagnes.com/Tiger-Wall-3-Carbon . 2 folks + gear and a true double-wall tent with vestibules, for 2 lbs flat. 

Who needs money anyway?

 

On a more serious note: I also question the value of a 0°F bag and the stove.  BUT I've never used a stove tent in my life, so there could be some magic I'm missing that makes it worth the weight 

Have fun out there!

[JimmyHoffa]

Can you double the tent stove as the cooking stove?

[Tbob]

If it’s a sept hunt, doubtful you’ll need the stove the heavy sleeping bag and the saw.
 But that’s just me. I usually throw a couple triple antibiotic ointment packets in  my first aide as well. They’re tiny, weigh nothing and might save your life, or a limb.

[RockChuck]

Don’t forget your boots!  I also pack my crocks along so I can take my boots off after I’m done hunting for the day.

 

I use mine for creek crossings also

[X-Force]

If rain is in the forecast I would drop the chama, but I don’t like thick wet wool. If it’s dry it’s a nice piece.

What is the second sheet of tyvek for?

4 lighters?

[Karl Blanchard]

I keep a lighter in my pocket, my bino harness, one in my top lid, one in my main bag and one in my fire kit. I won't hate on the lighters👊

[RockChuck]

I usually carry 2 lighters and some waterproof matches but now I may need more lighters!

[bracer40]

Heck! If hunting in September the odds are likely greater of encountering a burn ban than cold enough weather to need a stove...I’d say we’ve had burn bans more often than not for the past 10 years in E.WA.......though it was a little dicey pulling my utility trailer down the mountain in ‘17 after getting hit with snow at 6k.

[Jake T]

The stove might be a good idea if rain is possible. Might not be cold enough to need a stove for warmth, but rather to dry out your stuff.

[X-Force]

I keep a lighter in my pocket, my bino harness, one in my top lid, one in my main bag and one in my fire kit. I won't hate on the lighters👊

With that combination you won’t be found unprepared

[elkchaser54]

Half my bag is socks and underwear.  I like feeling fresh . Hahaha.  So two pairs of underwear isn't enough lol .

[Magnum_Willys]

Half my bag is socks and underwear.  I like feeling fresh . Hahaha.  So two pairs of underwear isn't enough lol .

Diet change ? 

[mburrows]

Real talk here. I roasted in a 0° slick bag in Alaska in Feb. You sleep that cold that you need that much bag in September? And a wood stove in sept?

Haha I agree its over kill. Ive only got the one sleeping bag for now aside from my old badlands 45 degree bag. I need to save up for a better lighter option. Should have mentioned there will be two of us to divy up the tent and stove. I love having that stove to dry things out!

[mburrows]

Appreciate all the input its much appreciated!

[mburrows]

That looks heavy. What’s the total weight?

Its not light, i dont really worry about weighing it, i just take the things i want/need. Were going into a place we've hunted before and i had a simliar gear list, plus a pistol, tripod and kifaru woobie.  Was using a lighter suckier bag back then. But its not an ultra light set up thats for sure.

[Karl Blanchard]

That looks heavy. What’s the total weight?

Its not light, i dont really worry about weighing it, i just take the things i want/need. Were going into a place we've hunted before and i had a simliar gear list, plus a pistol, tripod and kifaru woobie.  Was using a lighter suckier bag back then. But its not an ultra light set up thats for sure.

amen. I couldn't tell you what a single thing in my pack weighs without looking it up online or getting a scale out to check it. I pack what I want and need.  And yeah if that's the only sleeping bag you have then it just became the best bag for the job

[dilleytech]

That looks heavy. What’s the total weight?

Its not light, i dont really worry about weighing it, i just take the things i want/need. Were going into a place we've hunted before and i had a simliar gear list, plus a pistol, tripod and kifaru woobie.  Was using a lighter suckier bag back then. But its not an ultra light set up thats for sure.

Right on. Just curious. There was a guy posted on here about his deer hunt where his pack was around 100# GOiNG IN! To each there own.

[mburrows]

I usually carry 2 lighters and some waterproof matches but now I may need more lighters!

Im with ya, I have the ability to make lighters magically disappear

[mburrows]

Don’t forget your boots!  I also pack my crocks along so I can take my boots off after I’m done hunting for the day.

Good call!

[kselkhunter]

If packing my tipi in September hunts I keep the stove in my truck.  And if it rains a lot I hike back out and grab the stove so I can dry gear.  If November hunts, the stove goes in with me on the first trip.


I really like the cigar torch for a lighter these days.  Refillable and much easier to light stuff with than a simple Bic lighter.   I pack that, and a sealed container of waterproof matches as backup (in a separate location in my pack).  Mine is similar to this one:
https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/vertigo-excalibur-lighter-lighters/1512671/




 

[mburrows]

If packing my tipi in September hunts I keep the stove in my truck.  And if it rains a lot I hike back out and grab the stove so I can dry gear.  If November hunts, the stove goes in with me on the first trip.


I really like the cigar torch for a lighter these days.  Refillable and much easier to light stuff with than a simple Bic lighter.   I pack that, and a sealed container of waterproof matches as backup (in a separate location in my pack).  Mine is similar to this one:
https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/vertigo-excalibur-lighter-lighters/1512671/



 

Ill check that out. Thanks!

[ctwiggs1]

That looks heavy. What’s the total weight?

Its not light, i dont really worry about weighing it, i just take the things i want/need. Were going into a place we've hunted before and i had a simliar gear list, plus a pistol, tripod and kifaru woobie.  Was using a lighter suckier bag back then. But its not an ultra light set up thats for sure.

Right on. Just curious. There was a guy posted on here about his deer hunt where his pack was around 100# GOiNG IN! To each there own.

I think I used to be around 65lbs going into a 4 day hunt

Amazing what proper food planning, replacing military issued gear, and just a tad less comfort can do for ya.

[TRD1911]

Regarding first aid...throw a few tampons in there. Most wounds in the field are puncture wounds.

I like where your head's at but the urban legend of tampons for wound packing has been disproven many times over and I've seen it first hand with live tissue training. I bring a small package of rolled gauze, israeli dressing, quick clot, tape, decompression needle and CAT tourniquet. Luckily have never had to use any of it but a good med kit is often overlooked.

[archerykraze]

For the meat care section, I'll bring in an emergency "foil" blanket that comes in tiny package and weighs nothing. I'll use this to lay out when boning out meat prepping for game bags. This helps keep meat clean and doesn't eat up space and weight. Never know if you may need that blanket for other reasons too.

[RockChuck]

For the meat care section, I'll bring in an emergency "foil" blanket that comes in tiny package and weighs nothing. I'll use this to lay out when boning out meat prepping for game bags. This helps keep meat clean and doesn't eat up space and weight. Never know if you may need that blanket for other reasons too.

  good thinking! I’ve been packing  a small  lightweight tarp for this but never thought of dual purposing the space blanket

[Stein]

I do the same thing except I have a homemade sil nylon tarp with loops sewn in the corners.  I can pitch it in two minutes for a rain shelter to glass from and then use it again to keep meat off the dirt.  I haven't weighed it, but it's very light and surprisingly durable.

[mburrows]

Wanted to circle back on how this Gear list worked out for me. We had a hell of a hunt and should have came out with tags punched but we blew several opportunities and werent able to find a bull that will likely survive the shoulder hit my buddy made on him. I missed twice embarrassingly, on two shots that were both sub 40 yards. No excuses i just need to practice more.

I used just about everything i took on the list, it was 53lbs all said and done. I added food at the last minute that probably added 4lbs. I ended up picking up a kifaru 20* slick bag and used that instead of the 0* bag. We Got rained on 75% of the time so the kifaru stove was worth its weight in gold. The marmot rain gear worked great and held up nicely. 

Super glue and different tapes are quickly becoming my favorite pieces of gear as I break so many random things out hunting. I wrap different tapes around lighters so im not carrying full rolls.

Happy hunting everybody