What's in your pack?

[J.Brower]

Alright guys, it's about that time for me to start getting my pack filled up for the year. What are the things that you don't leave camp or your rig without in your pack? Other than the obvious, knives, rope, water, snacks, first aid, etc


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[Timberstalker]

Are we day hunting or backpack hunting?

[J.Brower]

Are we day hunting or backpack hunting?

Just day pack wise


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[Timberstalker]

Electrical tape
Baby powder

[Alchase]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

[ghosthunter]

Fire starter
Spot located
Whistle
Therma cell
Rhino

[Oh Mah]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

where do you get the quick clot?what is the name brand or whatever,i never thought about that one before.

[j_h_nimrod]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

Throw in a sleeping bag, tent, and pad and this is what I take for a week. 

[hunter399]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

Throw in a sleeping bag, tent, and pad and this is what I take for a week. 

I have a bag with similar,but sometimes I just don't feel like taking it.sometimes on day hunts its gun,ammo and knife ,water ,peanut butter bars that's it.

[TommyGun496]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

My pack is very similar to yours...I am always ready for something bad.

[jay.sharkbait]

Det cord and beer

[buglebrush]

Selkirk Mountain Gear 9'x6' Solo Tarp.  Weighs about 8 oz and packs up like a Mountain Dew can.   Absolutely never leave without it.  Shade / Shelter when glassing etc...  Plus works great for covering meat, emergency bivy, boning onto, etc...

[Oh Mah]

Det cord and beer

for the times you need a tree down now 

[Alchase]

Det cord and beer

You are welcome in my deer camp anytime. Det cord makes for quick firewood, LOL.

[Alchase]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

where do you get the quick clot?what is the name brand or whatever,i never thought about that one before.

I got my last pack from REI, Amazon has them as well.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=quick-clot&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=177849904075&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14116876453720050698&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026183&hvtargid=kwd-44315989050&ref=pd_sl_9rbl8o4sfz_e

[millerwheeler]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

I'm with you always prepared just in case and I seem to have luck of finding someone in need of help and thanks for the link added the quick clot to my pack cause that's a must have I never thought of

[hunter399]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

I will pack my pack if I bring my kids or wife just for some comfort,but I will say I have packed out bear and deer with my belt ,pants falling down the whole way,taken my boot lace off for rope,and wipe my butt with a sock ,some people can make do ,others gotta pack 25 pounds of stuff nothing wrong with that.

[Magnum_Willys]

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I will pack my pack if I bring my kids or wife just for some comfort,but I will say I have packed out bear and deer with my belt ,pants falling down the whole way,taken my boot lace off for rope,and wipe my butt with a sock ,some people can make do ,others gotta pack 25 pounds of stuff nothing wrong with that.

Wow you better leave your boots out on the porch. 

[j_h_nimrod]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

I will pack my pack if I bring my kids or wife just for some comfort,but I will say I have packed out bear and deer with my belt ,pants falling down the whole way,taken my boot lace off for rope,and wipe my butt with a sock ,some people can make do ,others gotta pack 25 pounds of stuff nothing wrong with that.

That is what sleeves and shirt hems are for 

[hunter399]

My day pack (X2) is packed for the worse case scenario, 72 oz camel back, drag line.
On outside of pack, Leatherman Wave, fix blade Browning knife attached by zip ties, with a Blackhawk Serpa holster with my XD 40 on the belt, and GPS on shoulder strap.
Inside, first aid kit, emergency blanket, various survival gear (glow sticks, whistle, quick clot, small roll duct tape, Black Talon 5 mil nitrile gloves etc....) Shooting sticks in side packet, batteries, two or more lighters in ziplock baggies in different pockets, flash light w/red filter and headlamp.
Small roll of day glow pink tape. One of my Motorola radios (the other is in the truck).
Gloves, emergency food (breakfast  bars, trail mix, Fritos, they make great fire starter), lunch (jerky, beef sticks, sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Extra Dry-fit tee shirt, sox.
When elk hunting I add grunt calls and bone saw.
I leave my pack full, and refill anything I use every day. I store my hunting pack in our tornado shelter as a SHTF pack as well.
Total weight packed 21-25 lbs. including handgun, give or take depending on how much food I pack. 

I will pack my pack if I bring my kids or wife just for some comfort,but I will say I have packed out bear and deer with my belt ,pants falling down the whole way,taken my boot lace off for rope,and wipe my butt with a sock ,some people can make do ,others gotta pack 25 pounds of stuff nothing wrong with that.

That is what sleeves and shirt hems are for 

I've cut off a few shirt pockets too,but I don't put the sock back on ,sock stays in the woods after that ,bare foot in the boot,sometimes I two pairs of socks on just for this reason ,one shirt pocket just doesn't leave me clean.

[J.Brower]

Good lists so far guys! Definitely some more things to add to mine for the year as well.

[DOUBLELUNG]

In addition to some already listed:
Headlamp
spare batteries for GPS and headlamp
disposable painter's tarp
game bags
flagging tape
wet wipes
rattail rasp and shoe polish for making true spikes 

[Miles]

In addition to some already listed:
Headlamp
spare batteries for GPS and headlamp
disposable painter's tarp
game bags
flagging tape
wet wipes
rattail rasp and shoe polish for making true spikes 

Lol

While deer hunting, don't forget the extra 1" antler points and epoxy.

[Alchase]

In addition to some already listed:
Headlamp
spare batteries for GPS and headlamp
disposable painter's tarp
game bags
flagging tape
wet wipes
rattail rasp and shoe polish for making true spikes 

Lol

While deer hunting, don't forget the extra 1" antler points and epoxy.

+ a lawyer on retainer

[J.Brower]

Figured I’d resurrect this one and see if anyone has added anything new this year, always good to learn about new gear!

[millerwheeler]

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

[Stein]

I have a new USB rechargeable headlamp this year.  For under $20, I can turn the night into day - pretty crazy what is available these days.  I have an old Petzl in the garage with the 4 AA battery pack in the back that is about 3.2 candlepower and I remember thinking how sweet that thing was.  There was even a hidden spot for an extra bulb.

[7mm Bob]

Three sharp knives (all gifts and I don't want anyone offended that I wouldn't carry a knife they bought me besides I love to switch when one gets even a little dull), hacksaw (I prefer this to split brisket and pelvis), binos, chunk of twine (makes gutting solo much easier when you can tie a leg down), water & lunch.

[slowhand]

Added a pack rain cover to my load out. It rained so hard one of the days in the field
Everything in my pack was literally floating in water. Not doing that again.

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

Can you give us any additional information on the ultra light tarp. I carry a small old school blue tarp but would consider an upgrade.

[millerwheeler]

Added a pack rain cover to my load out. It rained so hard one of the days in the field
Everything in my pack was literally floating in water. Not doing that again.

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

Can you give us any additional information on the ultra light tarp. I carry a small old school blue tarp but would consider an upgrade.

Something like this I have had for 5 seasons or so
Terra Hiker Camping Tarp, Water Proof Picnic Mat, Mutifunctional Tent Footprint with Drawstring Carrying Bag for Picnic, Hiking (Dark Green 94" x 86") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ0BLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0z7TDbPB468RP

[slowhand]

Added a pack rain cover to my load out. It rained so hard one of the days in the field
Everything in my pack was literally floating in water. Not doing that again.

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

Can you give us any additional information on the ultra light tarp. I carry a small old school blue tarp but would consider an upgrade.

Something like this I have had for 5 seasons or so
Terra Hiker Camping Tarp, Water Proof Picnic Mat, Mutifunctional Tent Footprint with Drawstring Carrying Bag for Picnic, Hiking (Dark Green 94" x 86") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ0BLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0z7TDbPB468RP

Just ordered one. Thank You

[millerwheeler]

Added a pack rain cover to my load out. It rained so hard one of the days in the field
Everything in my pack was literally floating in water. Not doing that again.

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

Can you give us any additional information on the ultra light tarp. I carry a small old school blue tarp but would consider an upgrade.

Something like this I have had for 5 seasons or so
Terra Hiker Camping Tarp, Water Proof Picnic Mat, Mutifunctional Tent Footprint with Drawstring Carrying Bag for Picnic, Hiking (Dark Green 94" x 86") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ0BLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0z7TDbPB468RP

Just ordered one. Thank You

You won't regret it  super helpful piece of gear

[RockChuck]

Added a pack rain cover to my load out. It rained so hard one of the days in the field
Everything in my pack was literally floating in water. Not doing that again.

Ultra lite tarp , good for glassing in  the rain or snow , when you butcher an animal nice place to throw clean meat , also on a none bad weather day works as a butt pad glassing . Mine weighs next to nothing never leaves pack , if it's bloody I wash it

Can you give us any additional information on the ultra light tarp. I carry a small old school blue tarp but would consider an upgrade.

Something like this I have had for 5 seasons or so
Terra Hiker Camping Tarp, Water Proof Picnic Mat, Mutifunctional Tent Footprint with Drawstring Carrying Bag for Picnic, Hiking (Dark Green 94" x 86") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ0BLPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0z7TDbPB468RP

Just ordered one. Thank You

Walmart carry’s something similar to the one linked, 9 or 10 dollars and it’s pretty light. 5x7 i think

[NOCK NOCK]

Hopefully a deer heart on Friday. 

[Magnum_Willys]

Counter impulse item at Sportsmans Warehouse was "Pyro Putty" firestarter and USB Lighter for $10.  Works well, maybe better than tube of  firestarter.   

[powderbounder]

Survival drinking straw. PB