Post by: high country on August 29, 2008, 09:01:20 AM
not pictured is baby wipes and wepon. other than that, this is it.
gonna guess 30ish pounds. the mystery ranch pack makes it dissapear pretty well.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz16%2Fgyonemura%2Fgearlist008Medium.jpg&hash=f1d4cebb07f8d02bbb73439808566d94aa18ed5f)
Post by: MichaelJ on August 29, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
I'll get a list up here shortly with mine... I just need to pick up a tripod...
Also, why the bug suit? I've never run into bugs after the first week of september in the highcountry....
Michael
Post by: high country on August 29, 2008, 09:16:41 AM
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Post by: Little Fish on September 01, 2008, 09:41:16 PM
Post by: huntnphool on September 01, 2008, 09:46:39 PM
Post by: high country on September 02, 2008, 08:45:40 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on September 03, 2008, 11:13:53 AM
My brother took at trip this last weekend up to a lake north of Lake Wenatchee and said they didn't see a single bug... It's been wet sure, but it's also been really cool... they woke up to a fresh frost too and I think they were only around 6500 feet.
I just went through my gear yesterday for about 2 hours packin it up and making a list of what I need to get... Without any food or water (I plan to pack in about 2 liters and filter more at camp) I'm under or right at 30 lbs and that is WITH my rifle strapped to the pack... Pretty good I'd say! I also simulated having to load a full boned out deer and rack in the pack and I can fit EVERYTHING in the accessories pouches and strapped to the bottom of the pack leaving me the full 5500 cubic inches of pack space for boned out meat... I'm super stoked!
Michael
Post by: cohoho on September 03, 2008, 12:57:06 PM
We are changing our Montana elk routine this year and packing in for a couple days at a time rather than driving out from town each morning. I'm wondering what you guys are using for shelter, we are going to have to pack a small tent or two for the 4 of us, will add a little weight to the hike thats for sure and its not a short one either. Any suggestions?
Take a look at Hillberg Tents, space is a premium and weight is very minimal, cost is high but well worth it. My bud has a couple different sized ones that we used, basically a tent within a tent. The one we us for goat was the Nalla GT, under 7 lbs for a four season four person tent.... Too big for just two, but think four would be a bit tight... I think in the range of 900 bucks... Or go with two Nalla 3 persons, huge room for two and gear... I believe about 5 lbs each... Sometimes the company has a close out sales on last years models..
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 03, 2008, 06:57:09 PM
Post by: Slider on September 03, 2008, 08:14:21 PM
http://www.rei.com/product/734065
Post by: high country on September 03, 2008, 08:24:36 PM
Youf load looks similar to what I'll be carrying. I think I'm around 35 lbs without rifle as well. What kind of shelter do you use? Also, what spotting scope is that and how do you like it?
that is an older leupold fixed 30 power gold ring. clarity is really pretty decent and the weight is killer. the waterproof thing is a big seller for me too.
Post by: HornPorn on September 03, 2008, 08:29:57 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 03, 2008, 09:23:06 PM
Post by: high country on September 03, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
I see you have walking sticks, are they nice to have? I've been thinking about getting some but did not Know if they would be more of a hassle. would one work or should I use two?
once your pack gains about 65lbs you would prolly be willing to pay $1,000,000,000 for a pair of poles. ;)
I use two as they double as my tent poles for the betamid.
only you can say if one or two is right for you. mine are padded so i can use them as a bipod and not make noise.....they are good for all kinds of stuff.
Post by: GreenHunter on September 04, 2008, 09:48:18 AM
What do you use for water purification? Filter or tablets?
Do you have a small first aid kit?
Post by: high country on September 04, 2008, 05:07:12 PM
Thanks for sharing. Couple of questions though.
What do you use for water purification? Filter or tablets?
Do you have a small first aid kit?
I have a PUR hiker (katadyn) filter that I normally use, and back it up with aquamira. this trip I am going on just aquamira and a coffee filter for the big stuff. I am going to be out for 6 days so gear needs to be trimmed a bit. I carry assorted pain relievers, anti diahreeals, suture, super glue, bandaids, neosporin, benadryl, q-tips , temparin tooth repair (needed once....priceless) and tear open fake tears. it all goes into a small plastic box just bigger than a deck of cards.
mostly I try hard to be ultra careful, afterall a sprained ankle could kill you in the wrong place.
Post by: MichaelJ on September 04, 2008, 07:35:48 PM
Pack
4 2 person MH meals
4 packets instant oatmeal
3 poptarts
Small bag of trail mix
1 liter of water in Nalgene bottle
1 big gatorade
100 oz of water in my hydration bladder (not sure where I'll find water so I'm bringing a lot)
campstove and fuel
cookpan and plastic fork
toilet paper
contact solution and case
ENO hammock
small superlight tarp (if it rains)
camera
pack bugle, and misc elk calls
rivers west jacket
underarmor upper and lowers
two pairs socks
1 pair boxers
fleece top
Marmot Sawtooth sleeping bag
50' nylon rope
knife, sharpening stone
First need water filter
two glow sticks
small first aide kit
binos
fleece cap and baseball hat
Thats it! with all the water I'm probably around 40 lbs... little heavy but the only stuff I could save more weight on would be to carry less water, get a smaller camera, a different water filter (or go with tabs), and one of those jetboil stoves that is all self contained saving me a little weight and lots of space instead of carrying a lightweight cook pan, and lighter clothing... everything else is pretty much as light as you can get. I guess I could go with a scapel and blades instead of the knife and stone.
I have no way to load pictures on my computer here at school or else I'd post a picture of my setup...
Michael
Post by: Little Fish on September 05, 2008, 11:28:38 AM
Regarding shelters I thought long and hard about what to get. Ended up getting a sweet deal on an MSR hubba hubba. This is a 2-man shelter with various setup options. I think it weighs about 4 lbs with everything...tent, rain fly, footprint, poles. There are a lot of good light shelters out there (tents, tarps, bug shelters etc). I recommend watching Craigslist until the right deal comes along or if you are buying a tarp just picking what you want and buying it since they are (relatively) inexpensive.
The biggest factors affecting my pack weight are water, rifle and pack. I've thought about buying an ultralight pack, but am not sure how it would hold up with a heavy load of meat. Regarding water...I pack 2 liters and plan on bringing an empty bladder to fill up at camp. My rifle weighs in at 9.25 lbs. When I'm rich I'm going to upgrade the rifle and shoot for something in the 6-6.5 lb range.
Post by: high country on September 06, 2008, 04:43:16 PM
as for water. a trick I came up with is to pack just enough to get you to more water. when you eat your mtn house meals they, once empty, become great water bladders. I will stash em on my route so I can grab some water on my way through. they are also sweet for putting in the bottom of your sleeping bag in the morning to warm the toes ;).........don't fall asleep though or your feet get wet...BTDT, except mine smelled like bacon and eggs.
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 06, 2008, 08:27:52 PM
1st pic, gear layed out
2nd pic, ready to be packed
3rd, done
Post by: MichaelJ on September 08, 2008, 08:58:31 AM
Michael