Entertainment for the deep backcountry.

[briancorneal]

Just wondering what most people bring with them to keep their brain occupied when in the backcountry.  I've got the rest of the gear, but I find that I lose focus after a few days of no luck.  I usually hunt alone, so packing around another person is out of the question.  Cell phones die after a days use or so.  What do you bring when on a solo backcountry trip to keep your mind focused and entertained?

[boneaddict]

fire and a map

THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.

[bloodhound]

small radio ipod sized. that takes a single aa battery or so and then bring a couple extra battery's. i also like to bring a light weight fly rod and and do some fishing if i can, its a great way to burn some time during the hot hours of the mid day and gives you a chance to think without over thinking.

[jager]

fire and a map

THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.

 

[NWBREW]

THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.

You are so right bone. Once you find it and embrace it, it will become a very important part of the hunt.....at least it is for me. It helps me get fresh outlook on my life. Giving more thought to things that you may not with the everyday grind when not in the wild. Thank god hunting season is almost here......I need it right now.

[PA BEN]

Hunt, eat, sleep. What else should you do? O, play w/the camp fire.

[3nails]

fire and a map

THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.

Oh how true! Spend the spare time reflecting on who you are and who you want to be. I personally hear the Lord speaking to me the loudest when all else is quiet.

[jackelope]

fire and a map

THe soul searching part is very hard for many to endure.

I've come home a better man on more than one occasion after spending the day on the side of a mountain  having conversations with myself. This could also read...
I've knocked some sense into my own head more than once after spending a day sole searching once I realized what a jerk I can be.

[norsepeak]

I use my binos and occasionally a map for entertainment.  Sometimes a book, but not very often.  Glad a had book last year in Alaska though, got stuck in the tent for 24 hours with my guide, so the book was a nice way to pass some time.

[MikeWalking]

I wont go out without a small AM/FM/SW.  I've had several pocket size radios, Grundig and others. Under $30 1-2 AA.  I put an alligator clip on 15-20 feet of speaker wire and clip it to the antennae. Up in the Cascades I have gotten stations from almost any Country you can name.  Cuba and N. Korea stand out for nuttiness.  Lotta sports from N.Z. and Australia....  I can only stand my own company for so long.

[MikeWalking]

I use my binos and occasionally a map for entertainment.  Sometimes a book, but not very often.  Glad a had book last year in Alaska though, got stuck in the tent for 24 hours with my guide, so the book was a nice way to pass some time.

First Alaska trip I woke up on my last day to find a storm had blown in.  Kept me there 3 more days waiting for my pilot.  Had a book (already read) read it again and listened to a lot of Aussie football...

[huntnnw]

phone with a extra battery for music thats downloaded on it. other than that I usually always have country to glass or take a nap

[ghosthunter]

ipod battery lasts a week. Have hunting apps on it to keep record of trip,music,photos of past hunts,all kinds of calls. And a journal to write in and keep notes.

[Recurve-Elk]

I haven't really done any solo hunting.  If I did what would I bring...  My harmonica definitely, maybe a wind up radio. some guys in camp use one, maps, a hunting mag or catalog. 

Take up the harmonica, its great kicking back by the fire and playing some good ole blues.  Of course it will take some practice, but its sure fun.  I started about a year ago. 

[Kain]

Camera.  I have tons of pictures of bugs and flowers and campfires and clouds and.....

Oh yeah bear poop.  Cant help but take pictures of it.