Post by: WapitiTalk1 on February 27, 2018, 01:48:51 PM
Post by: quadrafire on February 27, 2018, 02:00:00 PM
I just put mine on a scale. Who knew there was an easier way? :dunno:
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on February 27, 2018, 02:12:36 PM
Wow. That is way better than how I do it......
I just put mine on a scale. Who knew there was an easier way? :dunno:
Ha, you're smarter than I am. It's also my overall checklist so I don't leave this or that behind (which I'm prone to do). Edit: And at my age, my eyeballs are bigger than my appetite sometimes so it helps me to list my items/weights so I don't charge in thar with 60lbs on my back :chuckle:
Post by: quadrafire on February 27, 2018, 02:17:04 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 27, 2018, 02:23:06 PM
If you know your sleeping bag weighs 5 pounds, you know where you can shave some weight.
Post by: quadrafire on February 27, 2018, 02:35:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 27, 2018, 02:41:19 PM
I was just being a smart ass Jackelope :tup:
Oh yeah I get that.
Post by: lord grizzly on February 27, 2018, 02:42:53 PM
Post by: jstone on February 27, 2018, 03:20:45 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 27, 2018, 03:21:52 PM
What is a good weight for a back country pack
Prepare for 5 different answers from 5 different people.
Your weight will vary some based on season, how many days, where you're going, etc. Personally with my gear that ranges in quality from mediocre to good and my packing and organization skills ranging from mediocre to mediocre, if I can stay around 40 pounds not counting my rifle I'm pretty excited. I was really heavy on my mountain goat trips last fall because of the weather. Was up around 50. Some guys have the really lightweight gear and the OCD working for them and will be a lot lighter than that. I tend to bring stuff that maybe I don't "need" but want. I'm also far from an expert and don't have a lot of knowledge on this.
Post by: cougforester on February 27, 2018, 03:24:26 PM
What is a good weight for a back country pack
Whatever weight is necessary for you to feel comfortable being in the backcountry for the amount of time you plan on being out plus a day or so in case of weather/injury.
Post by: jstone on February 27, 2018, 06:42:00 PM
Post by: Miles on February 27, 2018, 06:59:37 PM
Every once in a while I'll toss a couple snacks or sodas in dad's pack. It helps keep my pack light. I still remember the time I asked him to pass me the pepsi out of his pack at about 6 miles in with 2000' elevation gain. LOL Warning: we joke a lot, so this may not work for everyone... There have been more then a few "mustard only" sandwiches discovered on mountain top day trips. :chuckle:
Post by: dreamunelk on February 27, 2018, 07:24:56 PM
Post by: jstone on February 27, 2018, 07:31:25 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 27, 2018, 08:27:06 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on February 27, 2018, 08:35:11 PM
Post by: Rob on February 27, 2018, 09:22:36 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 27, 2018, 09:56:44 PM
Post by: Miles on February 28, 2018, 03:14:34 AM
Ounces add up.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2018, 04:58:34 AM
What is a good weight for a back country pack10 lbs not counting toilet paper.
Post by: lord grizzly on February 28, 2018, 05:26:48 AM
Used to geek out on this pretty good but anymore it's just automatic. Like lord griz said, you figure out what you need and what you dont. Food is my killer. I'm close to 2lb a day. If you're hauling in water it's even worse.
Foods the killer. My rule is I don’t carry any food that’s less then 100 calories an once. My foods around 24 oz a day. Ive gone a long time on the philosophy that I’m not back there to be comfortable and everything else in the world hunts hungry, so will I
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2018, 05:48:20 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 28, 2018, 06:40:07 AM
What is a good weight for a back country pack38# plus rifle max. “Good weight” would be less but tradeoff for comfort at camp vs comfort on packin. Drop that extra 10# around the belly and then its only 28# 8)
Post by: 7mmfan on February 28, 2018, 08:23:18 AM
What is a good weight for a back country pack10 lbs not counting toilet paper.
So including toilet paper, you're what, 25-30#?
Post by: Doublelunger on February 28, 2018, 08:50:33 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on February 28, 2018, 08:54:07 AM
I cant afford ultralight gear, and I like to eat decent and have a whisky night cap. My pack by most peoples standards would probably be considered heavy. When I get old and have money ill probably make a light pack more of a priority.
I've seen the deer you kill. My vote is that you're doing just fine. :tup:
Post by: Doublelunger on February 28, 2018, 09:02:18 AM
I cant afford ultralight gear, and I like to eat decent and have a whisky night cap. My pack by most peoples standards would probably be considered heavy. When I get old and have money ill probably make a light pack more of a priority.
I've seen the deer you kill. My vote is that you're doing just fine. :tup:
Thanks but I gotta admit all my good critters have pretty much been killed on day hunts. I have a pretty lousy back country record...probably because I have too much good food and whisky to leave camp!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on February 28, 2018, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: quadrafire on February 28, 2018, 10:17:48 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on February 28, 2018, 10:46:23 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 28, 2018, 11:04:13 AM
Before I start cutting off the handle of my toothbrush an other ounce saving measures. I'm gonna focus on my own weight. I could lighten my load by 20 lbs without touching my pack.:chuckle:
When we are dividing up meat for the pack out my buddy always puts more on my pack. He says "you are 20 pounds lighter then me, if I put 20 more on your back then we are truly going out even." Man I wish he would lose that 20.
Post by: Matth on March 01, 2018, 08:48:04 AM
I suffer from the same problem, although most of the time i welcome the challenge.Before I start cutting off the handle of my toothbrush an other ounce saving measures. I'm gonna focus on my own weight. I could lighten my load by 20 lbs without touching my pack.:chuckle:
When we are dividing up meat for the pack out my buddy always puts more on my pack. He says "you are 20 pounds lighter then me, if I put 20 more on your back then we are truly going out even." Man I wish he would lose that 20.
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 01, 2018, 09:00:27 AM
Don't underestimate the discipline factor - too easy to throw in something "just in case".
Like most things, this can be solved with experience. Just get out there and if you're 10# heavy, you'll still have a good time.
Post by: 7mmfan on March 01, 2018, 09:09:21 AM
Sleeping bag/pad, food/water system, shelter, extra clothes. Those are (in order IMO) the easier and cheaper ways to cut weight. Cutting weight on the weapon is expensive, cutting weight on optics is generally ill advised.
Don't underestimate the discipline factor - too easy to throw in something "just in case".
Like most things, this can be solved with experience. Just get out there and if you're 10# heavy, you'll still have a good time.
No one cares about common sense ways to cut weight Jon. They want to be hardcore and drill holes in stuff and only bring 2 squares of toilet paper per day (one for a just in case square). Where do you stand on tooth brushes?
Post by: Matth on March 01, 2018, 09:50:05 AM
Sleeping bag/pad, food/water system, shelter, extra clothes. Those are (in order IMO) the easier and cheaper ways to cut weight. Cutting weight on the weapon is expensive, cutting weight on optics is generally ill advised.
Don't underestimate the discipline factor - too easy to throw in something "just in case".
Like most things, this can be solved with experience. Just get out there and if you're 10# heavy, you'll still have a good time.
No one cares about common sense ways to cut weight Jon. They want to be hardcore and drill holes in stuff and only bring 2 squares of toilet paper per day (one for a just in case square). Where do you stand on tooth brushes?
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 01, 2018, 12:30:36 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 01, 2018, 12:47:51 PM
:chuckle: toothbrush is the first thing to go! If I'm wearing the same underwear for four days, I'm not exactly worried about my teeth looking a little less yellow :chuckle:
I'm hoping the aforementioned toxic snugs get thrown into the trash (or incinerated) upon return from the hunt :chuckle: Wearing the same snugs for four days while humping the elk woods will surely result in baboon butt.....
Post by: 7mmfan on March 01, 2018, 01:01:43 PM
:chuckle: toothbrush is the first thing to go! If I'm wearing the same underwear for four days, I'm not exactly worried about my teeth looking a little less yellow :chuckle:
I'm hoping the aforementioned toxic snugs get thrown into the trash (or incinerated) upon return from the hunt :chuckle: Wearing the same snugs for four days while humping the elk woods will surely result in baboon butt.....
:chuckle: You just have to rotate them.
Day 1: Normal wear.
Day 2: Backwards.
Day 3: Inside out and forward.
Day 4: Inside out and backwards.
If you're wearing wool, this can be doubled.
Post by: theleo on March 01, 2018, 01:08:56 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 01, 2018, 01:13:07 PM
:chuckle: toothbrush is the first thing to go! If I'm wearing the same underwear for four days, I'm not exactly worried about my teeth looking a little less yellow :chuckle:only 4!?!?! I'll go 9 and not even bat an eye :chuckle:
Post by: 92xj on March 01, 2018, 01:15:02 PM
I save the 9 ounces.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 01, 2018, 01:28:15 PM
:chuckle: toothbrush is the first thing to go! If I'm wearing the same underwear for four days, I'm not exactly worried about my teeth looking a little less yellow :chuckle:
I'm hoping the aforementioned toxic snugs get thrown into the trash (or incinerated) upon return from the hunt :chuckle: Wearing the same snugs for four days while humping the elk woods will surely result in baboon butt.....
:chuckle: You just have to rotate them.
Day 1: Normal wear.
Day 2: Backwards.
Day 3: Inside out and forward.
Day 4: Inside out and backwards.
If you're wearing wool, this can be doubled.
Good tech tip :tup:
Post by: jstone on March 01, 2018, 02:08:46 PM
Post by: Crunchy on March 01, 2018, 03:23:51 PM
Post by: hunter399 on March 01, 2018, 03:57:29 PM
Underwear unless there brown or yellow still good,i wear camo underwear so you never know what's going on in there.
Just pack one of these for a daily change and never stop glassing.
Post by: Special T on March 01, 2018, 04:04:12 PM
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Post by: theleo on March 02, 2018, 09:14:57 AM
I didn't really weigh anything... the pack was pretty light after we put the tent, food stove sleeping bag and change of close on the pack horse!Some just don't understand how to travel in style and comfort.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/0bc0d83a0be646aebf53dffb7d3086b1.jpg)
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 02, 2018, 01:19:43 PM
Post by: Doublelunger on March 07, 2018, 11:08:55 AM
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/59694/
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 07, 2018, 11:30:11 AM
These guys take the lightweight toothbrush to the next level, some of you guys could learn a thing or two!!!
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/59694/
Mind. Blown.
I wish I had time to care that much :chuckle:
Post by: 7mmfan on March 07, 2018, 01:05:23 PM
These guys take the lightweight toothbrush to the next level, some of you guys could learn a thing or two!!!
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/59694/
Mind. Blown.
I wish I had time to care that much :chuckle:
This.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 07, 2018, 01:19:27 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on March 07, 2018, 01:24:25 PM
If I cared that much I would just carry one less lapua 300 grain round...... :tung:
You only need one to begin with. The shockwave created by that bullet passing within 10 feet should do the job.
Post by: Matth on March 08, 2018, 07:16:59 AM
:yeah:If I cared that much I would just carry one less lapua 300 grain round...... :tung:
You only need one to begin with. The shockwave created by that bullet passing within 10 feet should do the job.
too funny
Post by: Rob on March 13, 2018, 09:03:13 AM
These guys take the lightweight toothbrush to the next level, some of you guys could learn a thing or two!!!
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/59694/
Mind. Blown.
I wish I had time to care that much :chuckle:
This.
These guys are amateurs. Who weighs the light stuff only down the the 10th of an ounce. They need to be using a powder scale and weighing in grains if they are serious.