High Country/Backcountry gear lists...

[L8NITE]

Tag...great post!!!

[dreamingbig]

I used a cabela's alaskan frame for a few years until upgrading last year to a Kifaru duplex frame.  The Cabela's frame got the job done but the Kifaru did it with such comfort that I was ready to do it 3 more times; they are unbelievable when you are in the 80 to 120 lb. range for pack weight.

I have also packed out elk with a blacks-creek canadian and an eberlestock x2.  They both work as well but are much more suited to day packs than haulers.

[supagoose]

TOILET PAPER

[supagoose]

I find something new that I need every time I go out and I bring a truck full of stuff I might need but never use.

[JackOfAllTrades]

I try not to leave a lot in my truck when I'm hiking away from it for days, but there are a few of those things that I've taken out of my pack, that I do leave in the truck. If I really need something, I'll hunt back to get that item. Two years ago I was 7 or so miles in on my third day and hunted a loop out and across ridges that brought me within a mile of the truck. I stopped in as there were 'reserves' there and hunted back to camp that afternoon.
 
-Steve

[300rum]

I always leave a piece of my wifes Apple Cake waiting in the truck or at least something extra special.  After a few days I just sit there and think about it and then on the way off the mountain I have something to look forward to.  The truck is a great sight!   

[WaltAlpine]

Great lists... I know most are not thinking of there high county hunts now but for me this will be my first so its time to get prepped. 

are you kidding, its like all i ever think about...
my wife said i have ochd, obsessive compulsive hunting disorder

That's funny, I'm in the same boat. My wife say that I have an unhealthy obsession. I'm thinking about hunting all year, and preparing as well. About 95% of all my Birthday, Christmas, Father's day, etc., gifts are hunting/hiking related.

I have disciplined myself to talk about hunting very little around my wife. It has reduced the amount of teasing in my house. Except at any gift giving time. I make it clear that I want gift cards that have to do with hunting, including Shell cards to feed the diesel. 
I will post my packing list for the high hunt at the end of August when I have lost 35 lbs and have it all laid out.
As usual, tons of good info on this site.