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<blockquote data-quote="CaseyAlbert" data-source="post: 491197" data-attributes="member: 20868"><p>Hey McSeal:</p><p></p><p>I am constantly looking up info on ultralight backpacking also. Obviously you must tailor your gear to your particular hunt. I have never used Kifaru, but know from reading that it is great gear.</p><p></p><p>I use a Badlands 2800 pack, however if I was not planing to hunt with camp on back, I think I would opt for a much lighter backpacking pack which would be nearly two pounds lighter.</p><p></p><p>Sleeping comfortably is of utmost importance. Only you and your bud know the weather there at that time. Remember if you zip all your windows shut, you will be soaked when you wake up. When I sleep in my Marmot waterproof bag and sleep with head inside, it gets damp. Many people think a mummy bag is restricting, but if you just take the bag with you, they are warmer and more weight efficient. The pad you use(R factor) is important as your bag doesn't provide much warmth when compressed on the ground.</p><p></p><p>If you plan on hunting the same place, you could make a short trip in, then when you go back, leave your camp and bring more food to stay longer. Or, take a load in and store it in plastic garbage bags.</p><p></p><p>In Idaho where I plan to archery elk for the foreseeable future, I am hunting with camp on back and carry food for 3-4 days, plus I carried a fly rod to supplement my food. As last year was the first year I carried a fishing rod, I now know I could stay out there for a month if I wanted too. I'm still searching for trout cooking ideas though.</p><p></p><p>Lastly for now, I think that all the clothes that you carry should be based on layering, as in no spares except socks and underwear. Absolutely NO COTTON.</p><p></p><p>Keep it coming!</p><p></p><p>Take care,</p><p>Casey Albert</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaseyAlbert, post: 491197, member: 20868"] Hey McSeal: I am constantly looking up info on ultralight backpacking also. Obviously you must tailor your gear to your particular hunt. I have never used Kifaru, but know from reading that it is great gear. I use a Badlands 2800 pack, however if I was not planing to hunt with camp on back, I think I would opt for a much lighter backpacking pack which would be nearly two pounds lighter. Sleeping comfortably is of utmost importance. Only you and your bud know the weather there at that time. Remember if you zip all your windows shut, you will be soaked when you wake up. When I sleep in my Marmot waterproof bag and sleep with head inside, it gets damp. Many people think a mummy bag is restricting, but if you just take the bag with you, they are warmer and more weight efficient. The pad you use(R factor) is important as your bag doesn't provide much warmth when compressed on the ground. If you plan on hunting the same place, you could make a short trip in, then when you go back, leave your camp and bring more food to stay longer. Or, take a load in and store it in plastic garbage bags. In Idaho where I plan to archery elk for the foreseeable future, I am hunting with camp on back and carry food for 3-4 days, plus I carried a fly rod to supplement my food. As last year was the first year I carried a fishing rod, I now know I could stay out there for a month if I wanted too. I'm still searching for trout cooking ideas though. Lastly for now, I think that all the clothes that you carry should be based on layering, as in no spares except socks and underwear. Absolutely NO COTTON. Keep it coming! Take care, Casey Albert [/QUOTE]
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