Post by: backwoods_boy on October 16, 2009, 08:11:05 AM
i guess its better to be over prepared then under. :dunno:
Post by: uncoolperson on October 16, 2009, 08:14:20 AM
if it's an hour or two I'm set for many
if it's a day trip I'm set for overnight
if it's a single night I'm set for two
A rough time in always beats a rough unplanned trip out.
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 16, 2009, 08:26:35 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 16, 2009, 08:29:55 AM
Post by: huntnphool on October 16, 2009, 08:35:28 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2009, 08:45:21 AM
anyone interested?
Post by: bankwalker on October 16, 2009, 12:02:50 PM
this is what i carry on every hunt, even extended hikes 5+ miles. i should be smart and pack more. but im always very carefull when hunting not to do anyting that will get in stuck or hurt.
this year im gonna add a head lamp cause i had a 2 mile hike in the dark last season.
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
this year im gonna add a head lamp cause i had a 2 mile hike in the dark last season.i carry 2 headlamps and a surefire with extra battery for everything.
see what i mean?
Post by: mossback91 on October 16, 2009, 12:42:48 PM
Post by: bankwalker on October 16, 2009, 01:07:09 PM
this year im gonna add a head lamp cause i had a 2 mile hike in the dark last season.i carry 2 headlamps and a surefire with extra battery for everything.
see what i mean?
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: tonymoe on October 17, 2009, 07:53:15 AM
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Post by: shoot-em-dead on October 17, 2009, 08:54:08 AM
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on October 17, 2009, 09:33:42 AM
Gotta love it!
Post by: Jamieb on October 17, 2009, 09:37:18 PM
Post by: follow maggie on October 23, 2009, 08:04:24 PM
Post by: Jason on October 23, 2009, 08:16:32 PM
You think you guys over pack, you should see my camper after my wife stocks it for me. I could live out of that thing for half a year with all the crap she put in there, the longst I've camped out of it for a hunt has been 2 weeks.Maybe she's trying to tell you something? :dunno:
Post by: backwoods_boy on October 26, 2009, 07:48:25 AM
Going to costco tomorrow then safeway on wednesday then dad and uncle are leaving with the RV on thursday. Then my bro and i are heading to elk camp for 10 days on friday. CANT WAIT!
Post by: LittleKiller on November 28, 2009, 10:58:50 PM
My father is known for over-packing to the extreme, it kind of runs in the family... :chuckle:
Post by: MikeWalking on December 03, 2009, 04:36:28 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 03, 2009, 05:25:09 AM
Post by: MikeWalking on December 03, 2009, 06:05:44 AM
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Yea you could be stuck someday in the Brooks range where a airplane cn't get to you for days!!
Gee who could that happen too?? :dunno:
At least Alaska Airlines didn't charge a re-booking fee...
Post by: Shootmoore on December 03, 2009, 06:42:08 AM
Preperation for the hunting, fishing trip is part of the fun...reloading, tying flies etc are all an extension of this and help the time go by when you can't actually be out in the woods or on the water.
As a Search and Rescue Coordinator I wish everyone would overpack. You would be amazed at how many people don't even take what I would consider the minimum out in the woods (usually hikers, birdwatchers etc not usually hunters).
Bare minimum (light source, noise generator (whistle etc), water, proper clothing and if it works a cell phone with extra battery).
Last two day hikers we have had to go find, were wearing cotton jackets with cotton pants and tank tops under the jacket, no lights, minimal water, no food. They left there vehicle at 1430 hours for a 3 mile hike and of course got stuck in the timber after dark. This was in November on the wet side, raining of course.
Last year it was water rescues, one guy in a canoe on the skagit, shorts, T-shirt in a wooden canoe with a inflatible life vest and a boonie hat. Second pair was in feb, snow gear from wal-mart and a 2 man inflatible raft from big 5 for a eagle float trip down the skagit. Needless to say neither boat made it past the first rapid with big rocks. Every year I shake my head on these SAR's and when I go out in the woods I always make sure I take enough out that if something happens the SAR group that has to come find me are not thinking the same things I do.
Shootmoore
Post by: woodswalker on December 03, 2009, 07:55:06 AM
Won't be me...I'm in the overpacked to the max crew. I'm usu good for 2X the anticipated time gone...and even after that I likely won't be hungry/thirsty/cold. Inventoried the larder after the last deer camp....could have stayed up another week EASY without eating the same thing twice! Had water for another week...without resorting to the filter-pump and containers for 2+ weeks water (less if I took a sponge bath). I can and have done the backpacking trip, pack was heavier than it NEEDED to be..but not so heavy as to preclude getting back out with game. Would have taken more than one trip then. But i can get a LOT of gear on the freighter frame, ESP if I pack it up off the ground...like on a stump/log.
Of course if someone NEEDS something..I have it somewhere.
Too many camps get interupted by the sherrif/ranger/gamey asking for help FINDING someone who was less prepared.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 07, 2009, 02:16:08 PM
Post by: Schmalzfam on December 07, 2009, 02:24:45 PM
The just in case...
lol.
When my hubby and I went on our first camping/hunting trip, I packed big time!!
He was watching me pack my fancy shoes..nice clothes..he was like ummm..You aren't going to need that.
But, little did he know: We tore up the town of Conconully and I did need them! lol. Thanks to the Willipa Bay Logger/Weyerhaeuser guys that were there!
It was a blast.
So ya pack it all "JUST IN CASE"
Post by: jordano on December 07, 2009, 02:35:32 PM
definately is better to have what you didn't need than to not have what you need.