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| uncoolperson:
After reading BC Chasers post http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,29742.msg360206.html#msg360206 I'm thinking of a few things I might look into changing in my setup, so I figured now is a good time for a what's in your pack thread, at minimum get to show off and maybe see something that makes a better idea than what you have. Mine: mountain hardware scrambler lafuma extreme 600* thermarest pad (if I'm feeling old) eureka spitfire* hiking poles (heavy metal ones, eventually upgrade to carbon fiber) Olympus Stylus 550 camera magellan triton gps springfield micro compact (yeah, I know it's only a 45) pocket knife some super light headlamp, spare batteries Caldera Cone stove to fit titanium mug and pot alcohol (note:need to try the stove with 151) esbit fuel cubes instant potatoes/mountain house/oatmeal dehydrated fruit baggy of gatorade mix or similar baggy of coffee grounds sufficient packs of lucky strikes tobacco pipe (seriously tobacco) flask of scotch or 151 few cans of beer matches and 2 spare lighters platypus 1 liter camelpack type system 3 liters* or 1.5 liters depending advil gauze duct tape paper towels baby wipes 50 feet paracord 100% deet sunblock/oatmeal lotion (if needed) synthetic long john set (maybe the heavier set) synthetic shirt (long in the pack short sleeve on me) synthetic pants cotton shorts spare pair of socks pack towel 3 bandanna/handkerchiefs fishing eagleclaw trail master small spin reel fly reel, spool of float and sink 12 oz of lures, flies, bobbers, forcepts, etc... waders and/or sevylor trail boat (along with co2 life vest) hunting substitute in eberlestock skycrane* (with a spare spike camp duffle in the car) rifle (32 winchester special/henry ar-7) radios (if necessary) game bags* big knife shooting sticks orange vest *new and not field tested yet And what my brother's PCT pack looks like http://www.trailjournals.com/gear.cfm?trailname=8305 |
| BC CHASER:
Are you taking a roll of duct tape? If so think about this. Take your trekking poles and right below the handle wrap it around as much as you want. Then it is readily available and you are not carrying the whole role or even half. I would not get carbon poles either, they are 2X the price and are only 4 or 6 ounces lighter. |
| uncoolperson:
--- Quote from: BC CHASER on July 21, 2009, 06:20:39 PM ---Are you taking a roll of duct tape? If so think about this. Take your trekking poles and right below the handle wrap it around as much as you want. Then it is readily available and you are not carrying the whole role or even half. I would not get carbon poles either, they are 2X the price and are only 4 or 6 ounces lighter. --- End quote --- It was more mine are failing and I have my brothers spare pair that would probably be mine for a 6-pack. on the duct tape, about 10 feet wrapped around an empty TP roll (with paper towels shoved inside) |
| littlebuf:
this is in your pack for a day hunt? if so to much crap, here's my day pack 3 knives 20 feet of rope various methods of starting a fire if need be 2 sports bottles of water gloves small hatchet gps maps compass (so i have something to play with when im bored if i get lost) what ever call's for the particular game im hunting couple dozen zip ties (they come in handy) 2 plastic garbage bags (nice heavy black ones) hunting license and tags (dont forget these) some sort of dry food (jerky,trail mix, more often than not sour patch kids) optics cleaning kit two small flash lights and that's about it, and plenty for a day hunt. my guns don't go in the pack there on me and readily available as well as my binos. an over night or pack in trip is much different but how i read your post i assumed you were talking about whats in your usual hunting set up |
| Huntbear:
littlebuf, my pack is pretty much set up like yours for a day hunt/hike. The only things I carry different, is I always carry a couple of apples, an extra pair of socks, an extra t shirt and I have a 8x10 blue tarp folded down as small as I can get it and tied up. Oh, and always a camera of some kind. Like you if I am hunting, my binos, and guns are all on my person outside of the pack. |
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