backpacking weight (again)

[BLUEBULLS]

alright, it's getting close.

who's back packing for rifle deer season?

curious on pack weights again. mine's packed and ready to go, I'm sure I'll re-do 4 or 5 times but it's pretty set.

I'm at 30lbs not counting ammo, gun, binocs. Loaded for roughly 5 days w/ 2 liters of water.

I'm pretty happy with 30lbs, maybe I'll throw some more food in or a book or two.

(wastickslinger, before you reply, I'm talking on your back, not your mules )

[Skyvalhunter]

20 lbs.

[wastickslinger]

If you wander too far and get hungry I could probably whip you up a good home cooked deer camp meal. I might even have some candy or pepperoni sticks for ya. But if you shoot a deer within a mile of my camp you better get ahold of somone else to pack it out for you. 

[bigdave]

When I was actively backpacking 15-20 years ago, I always found that lighter was better. I had more fun and more enjoyment carrying a lighter pack......very seldom did I say to myself "man I really need ......". Plan ahead, anticipate what you will need and keep good notes about EVERY trip. Your notes,over time, will point you to what is a need and what you might need.

30 lbs by the way sounds really reasonable for that length of trip.

 

[carpsniperg2]

heck 30 lbs is great. most times my day pack is right at 35lbs. but i am part camel when i hunt and store a lot of water because i burn threw it so fast. plus my meat sacks weigh a bit, but there is no fly's going to get threw them hope you get into the deer on your quest

[coachcw]

wow thirty pounds seems real light when i go in my packs like 50 lbs

[chevysquid]

I went a few weeks ago and my pack weighed about 40 pounds.  I had more than I really needed too.  It gets lighter everytime I go.  First trip I was over 50!

[Mr Mykiss]

You know that I'm not half the man you are but I think you'll be fine with 30#. Tell you what you can practice by carrying out 3/4 of a deer here in about 5 hours...how does that sound to ya little buddy?

[boneaddict]

Way lighter than mine, but then again mine included binos, bow stuff etc. water.   Thats where most of my weight comes in.  Worse if I don't know where I am going.

[rosscrazyelk]

Good luck on your hunt. I am wondering what 30 lbs. Consits of?

[BLUEBULLS]

Here's an old list from last year, I was bowhunting in Oregon, camps were between 9 and 12 miles in.

I had 46 lbs but, the only real difference between this and what I have now is, no bowhunting accessories and a little warmer clothing.

I've put a lot of stuff to the test over the years and I feel good now about having enough but not too much.

pack
tent
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
hyd. Bladder
stove
fuel
rope
matches
lighter
fire starter
potable aqua
ibuprofen
band aids
black tape
leatherman
headlight
flashlight
spork
pan
coffe cup
garbage bags
ziploc bags
batteries
maps
camera
water bottle
cheap poncho
book or game
spare glasses
bug wipes
soap
deodorant
sm sewing kit
FOOD & DRINK
instant coffee
mountain house
top ramen
granola bars
clif bars
idahoan spuds
oatmeal
other snacks
jerky
squincher
drink powder
dry bacon
foil
butter
salt & pepper
whiskey
water
BOW HUNTING
bow
arrows
broadheads
allen wrenches
extra cable slide
game bags
nocks
field pts
extra b-heads
extra arrows
extra peep
tubing
binocs
rangefinder
batteries
rope
extra pants
extra shirt
fleece jkt
wind checker
tags
license
knife
bone saw
calls
target
sharpener
glass cleaner
game bags
garbage bag
extra whisk bisc.
extra release
wax
extra sight pin
serving
light gloves
facemask
scent away
extra sight pin
CLOTHES
pants
short sleev t-shirt
long sleev t-shirt
fleece jacket
rain coat
socks
underwear
beanie
boots

here's a pic of me and my old man with this gear plus a little buck split between the two of us.
Badlands 2800 is just barely big enough.

[wastickslinger]

That is a sweet picture!!!

[haugenna]

30lbs sounds light, especially for general season where you need heavier clothes.     If it works for you though then you are doing something right. 

[BLUEBULLS]

30lbs sounds light, especially for general season where you need heavier clothes.     If it works for you though then you are doing something right. 

that's part of the key, not heavier clothes, better clothes.

light layers.

[wilsongideon]

what area you backpacking into? 30 lbs is a awesome wieght wont even feel it....I thought 50 lbs wasnt to bad