Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 11:29:03 AM
20.3 mile loop in two days. Gorgeous country, can't wait to draw a tag!
Edit: Scott did the calculations today and my 16 mile estimate was short...looks like it was 20.3 for us!!!
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Post by: pd on May 26, 2014, 11:34:29 AM
Unsolicited advice, but next time challenge yourself to cut the pack weight in half. You would cover more ground with less effort, which should be the objective of early season scouting.
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 11:52:00 AM
Great job, lots of fun.
Unsolicited advice, but next time challenge yourself to cut the pack weight in half. You would cover more ground with less effort, which should be the objective of early season scouting.
I run a pretty lightweight setup...
Only extra was moonshine.
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Post by: darren on May 26, 2014, 04:55:50 PM
I run a pretty lightweight setup...
Only extra was moonshine.
What's your pack weight at?
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 05:23:01 PM
I run a pretty lightweight setup...
Only extra was moonshine.
What's your pack weight at?
I've got my pack list for nine days on another thread...I didn't calc my pack before I went.
I think if you search pack list it will come up.
But I believe I'm at 47 or so pounds for 7 days, that includes everything except the clothes I'm wearing and my trekking poles.
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Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2014, 05:28:53 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
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Post by: cvandervort on May 26, 2014, 07:33:00 PM
I just finished a jar of the blueberry "moonshine" from Safeway....mmm mmm
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 26, 2014, 09:07:23 PM
Unsolicited advice, but next time challenge yourself to cut the pack weight in half. You would cover more ground with less effort, which should be the objective of early season scouting.is this for real? :dunno:
Post by: pd on May 26, 2014, 09:29:40 PM
Unsolicited advice, but next time challenge yourself to cut the pack weight in half. You would cover more ground with less effort, which should be the objective of early season scouting.is this for real? :dunno:
Absolutely. (It was unsolicited advice, as I said. Take no offense, please.)
I climb during the summertime (no more winter ascents for me). I learned a great lesson this past year climbing the granite walls in the Enchantments. I usually carry in a 45-lbs. pack (including harness, 60m @ 9.5mm rope, some tools, and a 1/2 rack). Of one the climbing partners (my first time with him) came with a 25-lbs. pack. I kid you not. It was almost like a day pack in comparison. But he had the last laugh---he had everything that he needed, but came in at about 1/2 the weight. I was absolutely stunned. It can be done.
I have always been the guy willing to bring the 70 liter pack, with the extra gear. I realize now this is not absolutely necessary.
Too soon olt, too late schmart.
Post by: fair-chase on May 26, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 26, 2014, 09:45:43 PM
we sure lucked out on weather!
Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2014, 09:57:12 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 10:18:28 PM
We picked a trail. Easiest way to get a feel for new country.
Jack-
Just a scouting trip this time, but I've got 5 points for spring bear...
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 26, 2014, 10:26:33 PM
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 27, 2014, 06:31:07 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 27, 2014, 07:25:15 PM
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Post by: fillthefreezer on May 27, 2014, 08:16:32 PM
BTW, the flip flops and the snow--priceless!dont judge me shawn! :chuckle:
i actually got the truck stuck a 2nd time but that was pulling cable. no pics... :IBCOOL:
Post by: Shawn Ryan on May 27, 2014, 10:43:15 PM
How did the packs work for you guys?
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 28, 2014, 07:50:15 AM
FTF, I showed my wife the flip flops and snow photo. She smiled. I've gotten her F250 stuck too many times with her in it. Glad to see I'm not alone.glad i could get a chuckle.
How did the packs work for you guys?
i think trav and i are both in total agreement. the layout of the emr is awesome. many different ways to pack it that will give you a different shape/size depending on where and how youre hunting. i took me a few different ways/trys as well for travis.
but it snugs down a load tight, is easy to strap sheds on, gets small, gets huge, etc.
its also the fastest pack ive used to get my spotter and tripod out and setup to give something a better look. i can be glassing in maybe 30 sec. especially while theyre also very protected. my spotter is in the wing slot, behind the vertical pocket that had my puffy in it and tripod is behind that.
Post by: nw_bowhunter on June 04, 2014, 07:07:23 PM