Post by: Bmcox86 on August 06, 2014, 04:21:08 PM
2014 Bear Packlist
Total weight(oz) 587.85 Total weight(lbs) 36.740625
Without water
Item Weight(oz)
EXO Pack 3500 76
Z Rest Pad 14
EE 20* Quilt 21
Compression Sack 3
Ptarmigan Bivy 6
Mountain Lt Shelter 32
Trekking poles 16
Stove 3.75
Fuel 4
Ti Pot 3
Plastic Spork 1
Zebralight 3.6
Vortex Nomad SS 36
Vortex Summit SS 30
Vortex Diamondback (10x42) 26
Leupold Rangefinder 8
Garmin 62s 10
Iphone 5c 5
Tikka T3 lite w Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 123
Ammo(10rds) 10
Kill Kit 16
Havalon w 4 blades 2
Pack Towel 0.5
First Aid Kit 6
Kuiu Wool Tshirt 4
Shorts 8
Core4 Rain Jacket 16
Darn tough socks 4
Uw 3
Orange Vest 4
3 AAs 3
Tp 4
Tags/Id/cash 4
Matches 1.5
Map 1
Spare Glasses 3
Kifaru pullouts 3
Water filter 2
32oz water bladder 2
17 oz water blader 1.5
70oz bladder 6
Food for day 1 10
Food for day 2 20
Food for day 3 20
Food for day 4 12
Water 119
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 06, 2014, 04:45:31 PM
if youre looking for input a couple easy things. if not, disregard. :chuckle: :tup:
AA lithium, more expensive but last much longer. 3 lith AA's is only 1.5oz but honestly you dont even need spares for a short trip.
august, i like shorts and rain pants, i think it gives you more options. also consider gaiters, even if theyre short ones. i dont know many people that start hunting in gaiters, that go away from it.
with your EE quilt, you can get away with just an e-vent drysack, no compression needed and save about an oz.
some pretty dang good gps apps for the iphone, i bet silk will chime in, really no need for the garmin with them..
i found .4oz of TP sufficient per day. heavy duty stuff too. a whole roll of charmin quilted is only like 2.6oz with roll removed...
thats about 1.5lb saved.
pretty tight list!
do you have gloves or more importantly a stocking hat?
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 05:57:09 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 06, 2014, 09:46:58 PM
FTF are you rocking shorts and gaiters?i do pretty often. i had some AWESOME sitka ascent shorts but tatered 'em after 2 years. this year ive got some quick dry DC shorts. i am running flextex II gaiters this year. last year was OR endurance. but im also running kryptek valhalla's which are really growing on me.
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 06, 2014, 10:17:53 PM
I've tried a couple of the apps for the iphone but I just can't seem to put away the garmin. I love it. Taking the phone to turn on for pictures mostly.
I might have to test my shorts and gaiters this weekend, I only have or crocs so I don't know if their be too loud of chaff my legs up.
Thanks for the advice, did a lot of research to try and get the right gear first. The quilt has changed my life in terms of backcountry camping.
Post by: 7mag. on August 06, 2014, 10:20:20 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 06, 2014, 10:30:52 PM
The orange vest it to wrap around the pack when I'm packing out. I simply just don't trust someone not to mistake me fore a bear. I've meant some weirdos hunting last year that just made me nervous. One guy thought I was a deer walking down the road in full orange :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2014, 10:47:12 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 07, 2014, 06:55:40 AM
crocs may or may not work for you. for me i like short gaiters til around oct.
i run 10k degrees according to those that have spent time in the backcountry with me though. :chuckle: silk wheres tall gaiters year round with no complaints..
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 07, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
I also an a huge KUIU fan but got sold big time on the valhallas from Kryptek...
I also run KUIU gaiters with them and don't whine about the heat like some people...
I can't hunt with gloves, I hate them, but to each there own!
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Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2014, 08:39:20 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 07, 2014, 09:01:28 PM
Are the topos in the App Store?
Yup just search "topo maps" and it should be the first one that pulls up.
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Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2014, 09:44:17 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on August 07, 2014, 10:01:56 PM
What about a camera other than iPhone?
Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2014, 10:07:06 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 07, 2014, 10:08:56 PM
That topo app is sweet.
Is it for all of WA? Do they have other states?
Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 07, 2014, 10:15:54 PM
Like I said very accurate. Could tell I was fifty feet off trail...
You can set way points and things too.
As for a camera I use the iPhone for that, but FTF uses a nice camera and handles the photography on our trips.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 07, 2014, 10:16:40 PM
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Post by: Bmcox86 on August 08, 2014, 01:02:48 PM
Added the beanie and adjusted some weights I had wrong. Looking to adjust alittle more but can't find much to mess with.
Drilled some holes in the handle of my spork though I don't think I saved much :chuckle:
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 08, 2014, 06:17:08 PM
How do you keep your phone charged? Solar panel or back up battery thing.
Added the beanie and adjusted some weights I had wrong. Looking to adjust alittle more but can't find much to mess with.
Drilled some holes in the handle of my spork though I don't think I saved much :chuckle:
I keep it in airplane mode and only turn it on when I need it. Lasts for DAYS.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 08, 2014, 06:24:02 PM
How do you keep your phone charged? Solar panel or back up battery thing.
Added the beanie and adjusted some weights I had wrong. Looking to adjust alittle more but can't find much to mess with.
Drilled some holes in the handle of my spork though I don't think I saved much :chuckle:
I keep it in airplane mode and only turn it on when I need it. Lasts for DAYS.
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Post by: jackelope on August 08, 2014, 09:20:46 PM
How do you keep your phone charged? Solar panel or back up battery thing.
Added the beanie and adjusted some weights I had wrong. Looking to adjust alittle more but can't find much to mess with.
Drilled some holes in the handle of my spork though I don't think I saved much :chuckle:
Drilled holes. Wow. I'm not sure you're going to approve of my gear list. I'll just keep it to myself and unpack in my tent so you don't see all the crap I'll have.
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 08, 2014, 09:37:19 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 09, 2014, 11:41:20 AM
you made some savings on part of your big 3 this year right?
Drilled holes. Wow. I'm not sure you're going to approve of my gear list. I'll just keep it to myself and unpack in my tent so you don't see all the crap I'll have.
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2014, 03:49:54 PM
you made some savings on part of your big 3 this year right?
Drilled holes. Wow. I'm not sure you're going to approve of my gear list. I'll just keep it to myself and unpack in my tent so you don't see all the crap I'll have.
I got a much lighter pack. I went to a golite sl3 from my sierra designs vapor light tent. I didn't save much weight there but some ...a half pound or so. My problem is weeding out all the little piddly things that are not heavy by themselves but added up, they are. For example...I'm having a huge mental debate because I've always carried Havalon, fixed blade and gerber multitool. I know I don't need all those, I just have to convince myself to leave one if them here. I should leave the fixed blade knife but I probably won't.
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on August 09, 2014, 06:51:05 PM
you made some savings on part of your big 3 this year right?
Drilled holes. Wow. I'm not sure you're going to approve of my gear list. I'll just keep it to myself and unpack in my tent so you don't see all the crap I'll have.
I got a much lighter pack. I went to a golite sl3 from my sierra designs vapor light tent. I didn't save much weight there but some ...a half pound or so. My problem is weeding out all the little piddly things that are not heavy by themselves but added up, they are. For example...I'm having a huge mental debate because I've always carried Havalon, fixed blade and gerber multitool. I know I don't need all those, I just have to convince myself to leave one if them here. I should leave the fixed blade knife but I probably won't.
Id leave the multi tool.
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Post by: Bmcox86 on August 14, 2014, 09:33:15 PM
Hoping to come out heavy.
Post by: 7mag. on August 14, 2014, 09:41:35 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 14, 2014, 10:33:05 PM
Post by: RadSav on August 14, 2014, 11:04:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 15, 2014, 06:07:31 AM
Post by: Bmcox86 on August 23, 2014, 04:46:23 PM
Nothing beats a good pillow, the sea to summit areos ul is awesome,e and worth the 2oz.
A xtherm is my next upgrade, zlite pad isn't very comfortable.
Can cut weight on a shorter trip by taking a half full fuel bottle since you are only using it two or three times