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<blockquote data-quote="partisan1911" data-source="post: 431024" data-attributes="member: 21115"><p>The careful examination of your equipment and physical condition is the key to success. Only on a few occasions have I been able to pack an entire animal out with my camp and everytime it was a matter of mental stamina over physical. I have done 30mile hikes to get to where the animals are and doing multiple trips really were not a good option for me. </p><p> </p><p>The proper pack is the only way that made it possible. Limiting yourself to only the key essential equipment was far more important than weight. Much of my equipment finds its way strapped to the outside of the pack which leaves the main compartment of my pack dedicated to packing out the animal itself. </p><p> </p><p>You really have to teach yourself that it is ok to be a little tired, hungry, and cold. Of course that comes with limits. The distance you hike in has to be planned according to how much "survival gear" you pack in. Never extend yourself so far that you cannot make it safely back to your vehicle that has additional supplies. </p><p> </p><p>All of the areas I hunt have no cellular reception but a detailed travel itinerary is always left with people I know can come assist if I don't return on the day I am expected. Basically don't leave anything to chance. If I say I will be back on "x" day. I ensure I at least have some communication with my buddies on that day.</p><p> </p><p>I would recommend doing buddy hunts and share equipment until you really figure out what equipment you can do without.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="partisan1911, post: 431024, member: 21115"] The careful examination of your equipment and physical condition is the key to success. Only on a few occasions have I been able to pack an entire animal out with my camp and everytime it was a matter of mental stamina over physical. I have done 30mile hikes to get to where the animals are and doing multiple trips really were not a good option for me. The proper pack is the only way that made it possible. Limiting yourself to only the key essential equipment was far more important than weight. Much of my equipment finds its way strapped to the outside of the pack which leaves the main compartment of my pack dedicated to packing out the animal itself. You really have to teach yourself that it is ok to be a little tired, hungry, and cold. Of course that comes with limits. The distance you hike in has to be planned according to how much "survival gear" you pack in. Never extend yourself so far that you cannot make it safely back to your vehicle that has additional supplies. All of the areas I hunt have no cellular reception but a detailed travel itinerary is always left with people I know can come assist if I don't return on the day I am expected. Basically don't leave anything to chance. If I say I will be back on "x" day. I ensure I at least have some communication with my buddies on that day. I would recommend doing buddy hunts and share equipment until you really figure out what equipment you can do without. [/QUOTE]
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