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<blockquote data-quote="ivanjunge" data-source="post: 488261" data-attributes="member: 28706"><p>I don't have a lot of hunting experience but I do have a lot of backpacking experience. </p><p></p><p>There's a lot of sound advice here already.</p><p></p><p>As for the tent floor you may consider Tyvek. It's what they use for building houses. It's soft to the touch and lightweight. You can cut it perfectly to size to fit your tent too. You can probably pick up scraps of it for cheap at a hardware store since it usually comes on large rolls. It's not fireproof. I use a tent with a floor (2-man at 4lbs.) myself but my next one may be floorless. </p><p></p><p>The first time I got in a mummy bag I had a mild claustrophobic freak out. Each time I got in it I got more comfortable with it. I practiced at home. It's all I use now. They will pack down smaller, weigh less and keep you cozy. </p><p></p><p>Down bags typically will pack down smaller, weigh less and cost more. They are also harder to care for. You don't want to get down wet. </p><p></p><p>Also, I believe the degree ratings on sleeping bags often are not accurate. I would read reviews and make sure you know how well it will do in the temperatures you're expecting. I like to add and extra 20 degrees of padding to the numbers. </p><p></p><p>Typically, I don't use the hood of the sleeping bag. If you wear a winter hat to bed you should be fine in cold weather. </p><p></p><p>Camelpacks are great. Make sure that your hoses are pushed on tightly. I also recommend buying an elbow with a manual shut off valve if yours doesn't come with one. Shut it off when not in use and you'll reduce the chances of it leaking… not 100% but it helps. Always bring a back up canteen or similar. </p><p></p><p>I took a steri-pen with me on a 4-day solo trip once. It died on the day three giving me an indication that the water had not been purified after waiting for it to do its thing. I must have spent twenty minutes before giving up and boiling my water. I returned it when I got home. Now I'm sticking to water filters with Aquamira Water Purifier tablets or similar for backup. </p><p></p><p>Do you have a link to that stove? I've never heard of it. </p><p></p><p>I use a compressed fuel-burning stove but that's because cooking is at the heart of my outdoor experience. I value it and allow my cooking set-up to take up more room and weight in my pack than some. Check out something like the MSR PocketRocket Stove. </p><p></p><p>You're food list looks good. I think the amount is totally a personal thing. You'll know more after the first trip. I would add some nuts. I like salted cashews myself. Nuts are calorie dense, which is good for energy and it's nice to have extra calories around for a survival situation. If you're hiking you can take them with you. I bring jerky and nuts while on the move.</p><p></p><p>For the boxers, you're on the right track. You will sweat. Especially on base layers next to the skin I think it's important to stay away from cotton. I'm a big fan of the boxer brief myself for hiking around. I played around with some other brands and they were good. One day I spent more on a pair of underwear that I ever thought was possible. $25. After trying the ExOfficio Boxer Briefs I will never wear anything else. They are excellent! They are quick-drying, anti-chaffing, keep you fresh for multiple days if you want to push it, and can be washed in water, wrung out and air dried in several hours. Then you're good to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ivanjunge, post: 488261, member: 28706"] I don’t have a lot of hunting experience but I do have a lot of backpacking experience. There’s a lot of sound advice here already. As for the tent floor you may consider Tyvek. It’s what they use for building houses. It’s soft to the touch and lightweight. You can cut it perfectly to size to fit your tent too. You can probably pick up scraps of it for cheap at a hardware store since it usually comes on large rolls. It’s not fireproof. I use a tent with a floor (2-man at 4lbs.) myself but my next one may be floorless. The first time I got in a mummy bag I had a mild claustrophobic freak out. Each time I got in it I got more comfortable with it. I practiced at home. It’s all I use now. They will pack down smaller, weigh less and keep you cozy. Down bags typically will pack down smaller, weigh less and cost more. They are also harder to care for. You don’t want to get down wet. Also, I believe the degree ratings on sleeping bags often are not accurate. I would read reviews and make sure you know how well it will do in the temperatures you’re expecting. I like to add and extra 20 degrees of padding to the numbers. Typically, I don’t use the hood of the sleeping bag. If you wear a winter hat to bed you should be fine in cold weather. Camelpacks are great. Make sure that your hoses are pushed on tightly. I also recommend buying an elbow with a manual shut off valve if yours doesn’t come with one. Shut it off when not in use and you’ll reduce the chances of it leaking… not 100% but it helps. Always bring a back up canteen or similar. I took a steri-pen with me on a 4-day solo trip once. It died on the day three giving me an indication that the water had not been purified after waiting for it to do its thing. I must have spent twenty minutes before giving up and boiling my water. I returned it when I got home. Now I’m sticking to water filters with Aquamira Water Purifier tablets or similar for backup. Do you have a link to that stove? I’ve never heard of it. I use a compressed fuel-burning stove but that’s because cooking is at the heart of my outdoor experience. I value it and allow my cooking set-up to take up more room and weight in my pack than some. Check out something like the MSR PocketRocket Stove. You’re food list looks good. I think the amount is totally a personal thing. You’ll know more after the first trip. I would add some nuts. I like salted cashews myself. Nuts are calorie dense, which is good for energy and it’s nice to have extra calories around for a survival situation. If you’re hiking you can take them with you. I bring jerky and nuts while on the move. For the boxers, you’re on the right track. You will sweat. Especially on base layers next to the skin I think it’s important to stay away from cotton. I’m a big fan of the boxer brief myself for hiking around. I played around with some other brands and they were good. One day I spent more on a pair of underwear that I ever thought was possible. $25. After trying the ExOfficio Boxer Briefs I will never wear anything else. They are excellent! They are quick-drying, anti-chaffing, keep you fresh for multiple days if you want to push it, and can be washed in water, wrung out and air dried in several hours. Then you’re good to go. [/QUOTE]
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