Need Some Advice on the Packing List- Trial Run Next Weekend

[jechicdr]

As I mentioned, Under armor boxer briefs saved my life.  I got some from REI, and some from Cabelas.  The ones from Cabelas are camo...in case you want to run around in the woods in just your skivvies.

[lewy]

I second the crocs. great for camp and to let your feet air out. Taking care of your feet is super important, figure out what socks work best for you before the hunt. I started using corn starch in my wind checker bottle, it doubles as foot/nut powder when needed to save you a little space

[bullcanyon]

Costco has some champion underwear that are similar to the underarmour.  3 for $11 though.  I tested them out yesterday with a 8+ mile excursion into the backcountry.  They work better than I expected.

[CAMPMEAT]

Tennis shoes are good for hiking around and hunting too around camp.

[Sliverslinger]

OK Guys, thanks for the advice, highly appreciated. I packed, then repacked, then took out some more, then repacked again.

Below is the updated list - I took a lot of the advice you guys had to give.

A couple notes - Keeping the small machete/ saw for deplating horns, chopping limbs to burn, etc...

Thought taking some NO Explode Powder and Whey protein powder would be a really good idea as that always helps before and after my workouts and rides and weighs less than food.

Thanks for the advice on putting MT. House meals in Ziplock bags and just saving one or two of the MT. House bags and reusing it. Will do that today.

I feel I need the day pack -  it is the Cabelas fanny pack style with Shoulder straps- small and light. My main pack is the Cabelas Jim Shockey external frame pack - absolutely love the pack but it's very large and the material is not as quiet as I like for slipping around in the woods. I want to be able to leave my sleeping back, extra food, and other stuff in it at camp for waterproofing and to keep it hidden up in a tree. Many bears where we are going. My daypack clips to it and is very light. 

I got rid of the extra filter- the water bottle with filter will be used to fill everything as it is the faster option (tried it).

All in all, thanks to you guys, thus far I've pulled about 10 lbs worth of stuff. Today I'm going to trim it up even more. Any other thoughts?



Person

License
Knife
Bow
Arrows w/ Broadheads
Binos
Rangefinder
Release
Face paint
Calls
Wind Chalk
Walkie Talkies
FNP-40 in Holster


Daypack

Map
Compass
Aerial Photo
TP
Pocket Sharpener
Headlamp
Spare Flashlight wrapped in pink ribbon
Extra batteries- AA &AAA
Fire Starter - Vaseline Cottonballs
Flint & Striker
Spare lighter wrapped in Duct tape
75' 550 cord
Camelback x1
Waterbottle w/ filter
Carmex
Copenhagen
Garbage bags x2
Spare Socks
Thermacell & Cartridges
Small Machete/ Bone saw
Goldbond
Bandana
Benadryl x5
Ibuprofin x5
Tylenol PM x5
Immodium Anti-Diarhea x5
5 Hour Energy x1
Small First Aid Kit
Quick Clot
Bandana
Fleece Beanie
Water purification tablets
Emergency space blanket

Pack

Pocket Rocket Stove
Fuel Canisters
Pot/Cup/ utensil set
Protein Bars
Instant Oatmeal x6
Mt. House Meals
Multivitamins
NO Explode Powder
Whey Protein Powder
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Bivy Cover
Baby Wipes
Toothbrush/ Toothpaste
Game Bags
1 gallon Ziplock bags
Extra TP
Small Allen Wrench set for bow repairs
5 hour energy x4
Camelback x 1

Clothing in pack

Poncho
Hat
Gloves
UA Heat Gear Top
UA Cold Gear Top
UA Cold Gear Bottom
UA Vest
Pants x1
Shirts x1
UA Underwear x1 (extra)
Socks x4 (extra)
Sandals

[high country]

looking better. I would have some aqua mira drops, needle and thread with a button, serving or dental floss, camera, pencil and paper. I take notes. I think the airel photo will screw you up as the view is flat and looks nothing like your perspective. I wrap my pencil with electrical tape and gorilla tape too.
 
I have used this knife on 3 bears, 5 deer and 7 elk. I used to carry big $$$ knives, but this thing does it all. the saw has a blade like your leatherman but longer so it is easy to get through a skull cap, the main blade locks and is typical swiss sharp, there is a gut blade that actually works very well and does not shave the crap out of the hair. I expected to try it and throw it away. I bought them for my friends I was so impressed. I save a ton of weight and lose nothing.
 
http://www.swissknifeshop.com/shop/swiss-army/sports-outdoors-swiss-army-knives/swiss-army-hunter
 
I use this sharpener. it is a simple piece of carbide on a stick. you must be mindful when using it, but it is a one pass and done sharpener. light, fast and cheap.
 
http://www.speedysharp.net/
 
 

[Karl Blanchard]

Didn't notice it before but whatever you do don't skimp on the Copenhagen.  When you think you packed enough throw in one more can!   List is lookin pretty good!  It used to always amaze me how much weight you can shave when you really start critiquing everything.  Forgot about the pencil and paper that was a good catch high country.  Little side note, I don't know if you are married with kids or not but I keep a few pics on my digital camera of the family for when I get missing em (mostly the kiddo )  it helps.

[ICEMAN]

I checked my gear first if it could handle the lithium AA batteries, then filled all my gear with them. They last way longer and are way lighter...
 
Electrolyte powder (gatorade or powerade) for mixing in your drink bottle occasionally. (Avoids leg cramps from over exertion and dehydration.)

Why the 5 hour energy (duh).... is this really needed?

[Clownbuster]

License
Map
Compass
Garmin Rhino 530hcx GPS + 2-way radio
Rangefinder (maybe)
Sunscreen and lip balm
Biodegradable buttwipe (RV store)
3) Mouth plate calls
1) Lightweight Sitka Core layer
1) Lightweight Sitka Ascent layer
1) Medium Sitka 90% Layer
1) Sitka Downpour Jacket/Pants Waterproof layer
Gloves, ballcap, lightweight beanie/Poly heavy beanie
xtra pair of sox and drawers
Lightweight, waterproof well-worn-in backpacking boots, NOT HUNTING BOOTS
Headlamp, xtra flashlight, xtra batteries
1-4 person First-aid + Survival kit w/Quikclot, suture/syringe/IV kit, Sam Splint, Morphine, Valium, Naproxen & Penicilin
Windproof Lighter
Waterproof container
Fire starter, (usually slobbered-up cotton balls)
Multitool
Knife + sharpener
Wyoming Saw
SMALL roll of Duct tape
JetBoil, 1) 100gm can of Jetboil fuel
1) days ration of MH freeze-dried food per day + one xtra meal (Dont eat much when I hunt, squirrels taste good if starving)
Spoon
1) Clif bar per day
3L Hydration bladder full of H2O & Cytomax
3 packets Cytomax recovery powder (Old muscles starting to get sore)
Water filter + tablets
1 gal colapsible water storage or xtra 3L Hydration bladder
SOL Thermal Bivy (Emergency)
Osprey Aether 85 Backpack (Ive trimmed xtra straps, clips, & misc off for weight savings)
1-person MSR Carbon Reflex 1 tent + maybe the footprint (Depending on where I'm hunting)
Marmot Plasma Sleeping bag
NeoAir Sleeping pad
LOUD Whistle
Measuring cup/Mug
3) 1 gal ZipLock bags
Parachute cord
Tiny Toothbrush
Custom-made meatsacks my wife made me out of Gore-Tex PacLite Material (cuz no one makes 'em...YET!)
Binos
Glock G29 10mm subcompact w/15round fullsize mag on a thigh rig + one xtra mag
Bow
1 'victory' Cuban Cigar
1 Small bag of hard candy (Jolly Rancher, etc...keeps mouth wet while hiking)

Thats my typical list of everything thats in my pack AND on by body at time of trailhead. Most all my gear is ultralight (pack, tent, sleeping bag/pad etc...) Weight of my pack starts in at about 35 lbs for 5 days and gets heavier from there with food, but I dont take but what I feel is the essentials. Hope my list can help but I'm sure its pretty basic compared to what most people take.

[unluckyjohn]

I skip the tp and go 100% unscented baby wipes. also if you don't already have a good pack saw, I use the Gerber pack saw, it has both wood and bone saw blades. A small handful of zip tyes is also nice to have. you just never know. I did strap a small folding chair to my pack for camp. unnecessary weight but I found it to be a great luxury while partners sat on rocks and stumps, my 44 year old ass needed it.
  We got really lucky and a couple that was packed in by horse brought by some beer, whiskey and olive oil to fry up some of the back strap from my buddies spike.

[adamR]

clownbuster, was the morphine, valium, and penicillin thing a joke?  or are you a doctor? if not where the hell can I get morphine and valium? and if you are taking those things, where is your narcan and phenegren

[sticky]

,Maybe two other things to consider. If you actually use the pink ribbon, bring along another color.  This will allow you to differentiate between where you last saw the bear you shot and the trail home.  The other is a good source of potassium to keep you from cramping up after you sweat a bunch of fluids out. Bananas, potato chips, ketchup, all can stop a bad, painful hamstring Charlie horse sometimes within a minute.  It isn't just about salt. Good luck.

[hike2hunt]

List looks great, you can buy a cheap scale at Stapes/Office depot, and invidually weigh your gear to help elimintate. I have different lists for different trips.

My number one item is a good sleeping mat.

[hike2hunt]

Where are you carrying your whistle?

[True Sportsman]

Thats a hell of a packing list. Looks like you got all your bases covered. When I first started packing in deep, I packed everything I could think of. I had too much crap. Now, when I go, I pack very light and only bring the bare minimum.

If it were me, I would leave the following items:

Pistol
Walkie talkies
Water bottle and filter (you have the camel back already, i'd use water purification tabs, small and light)
space blanket
Flint striker

I would add a GPS. I just bought a Garmin Map 60 CSX, its small light and works great. It is cheap insurance.

As stated already, a good sleeping pad is a high priority, and a good sleeping bag...

You'll find out really quick what you need and what you don't need. Good luck.